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Ennis

Pop. 22,588·124th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Ennis, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,684/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.2%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$281
Stable (Monthly)
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Ennis · $1,684
More affordable than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
57/100
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Rents are 4% below what Ennis's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,684/mo
Expected by trend
$1,747/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$1,900
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,520/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,208/yr
At $1,684/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.2% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ennis, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,588
Median income
$75,074
Median age
34.4
Renters
36.9%
Age distribution
25.7%
25.4%
24.9%
12.7%
Under 1825.7%
18–3425.4%
35–5424.9%
55–6411.3%
65+12.7%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
52.3%
45.6%
White52.3%
Black9.3%
Hispanic45.6%
Education (25+)
21.8%
26.1%
31.4%
20.7%
No HS diploma21.8%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college31.4%
Bachelor's+20.7%
Housing tenure
63.1%
36.9%
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Ennis, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,514 → $1,684
up 11.2%
Income
$61,471 → $75,074
up 22.1%
Population
19,942 → 22,588
up 13.3%
Renter share
39.5% → 36.9%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
19.2% → 20.7%
+1.5 pts
Median age
33.9 → 34.4
+0.5 yrs

Rent in Ennis, TX has climbed 11.2% since 2023, going from about $1,514 per month to roughly $1,684 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,471 in 2021 to $75,074 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 10.9 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,942 to 22,588 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.3% change. About 36.9% of households rent today, against 39.5% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Ennis, TX market of 2023.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ennis is $1,684/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,230/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,520/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,290/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,900/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($75,074/yr), Ennis ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ennis an affordable city for renters?

Ennis is considered affordable for renters. At $1,684/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($75,074/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ennis falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ennis?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,684/mo in Ennis. The local median household income is $75,074/yr, meaning the typical Ennis household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ennis?

Rent in Ennis has decreased 1.2% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Ennis rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Ennis is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #124 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,684/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ennis?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ennis ($1,684/mo): Corsicana ($1,205/mo), Waxahachie ($1,673/mo).

What percentage of Ennis residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.9% of Ennis households are renters, while 63.1% are owner-occupied. Ennis leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ennis rent compare to the national average?

Ennis's median rent of $1,684/mo is $281 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #124 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,684/mo, rent takes ~27% of Ennis's median household income ($75,074/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ennis 27%Benchmark 30%
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