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Freeport

Pop. 10,621·243rd most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,267/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$698
Falling (Monthly)
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Freeport · $1,267
More affordable than 89% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,267/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$51,000/yr
Local median income
$61,134/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Freeport's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$870
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,210/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,204/yr
At $1,267/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Freeport, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,621
Median income
$61,134
Median age
34.5
Renters
41.2%
Age distribution
31.5%
19.9%
24.2%
12.4%
12.1%
Under 1831.5%
18–3419.9%
35–5424.2%
55–6412.4%
65+12.1%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
30.9%
16.1%
59.2%
White30.9%
Black16.1%
Hispanic59.2%
Education (25+)
17.4%
36.2%
39.2%
No HS diploma17.4%
HS diploma36.2%
Some college39.2%
Bachelor's+7.2%
Housing tenure
58.8%
41.2%
Owner58.8%
Renter41.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Freeport, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,071 → $61,134
up 32.7%
Population
10,864 → 10,621
down 2.2%
Renter share
42.6% → 41.2%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
6% → 7.2%
+1.2 pts
Median age
29.3 → 34.5
+5.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $46,071 to $61,134 across the same window, up 32.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 10,864 to 10,621 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change.

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By apartment size

Freeport rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Freeport. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Freeport, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Freeport is $1,267/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $870/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,210/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,570/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($61,134/yr), Freeport ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Freeport an affordable city for renters?

Freeport is considered affordable for renters. At $1,267/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($61,134/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Freeport falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Freeport?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,267/mo in Freeport. The local median household income is $61,134/yr, meaning the typical Freeport household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Freeport?

Rent in Freeport has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Freeport rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Freeport is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #243 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,267/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Freeport?

Clute is nearby and more affordable at $794/mo, which is $473 less than Freeport.

What percentage of Freeport residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.2% of Freeport households are renters, while 58.8% are owner-occupied. Freeport leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Freeport rent compare to the national average?

Freeport's median rent of $1,267/mo is $698 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #243 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,267/mo, rent takes ~25% of Freeport's median household income ($61,134/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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