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Hurst

Pop. 39,861·196th most expensive in Texas·Hurst rents are up 9.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,458/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.5%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$504
Falling (Monthly)
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Hurst · $1,458
More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,458/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$58,000/yr
Local median income
$72,210/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Hurst's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,160
4 BR+
$2,630
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,630/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,458 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,496/yr
At $1,458/mo median
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Rents are climbing (9.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.5% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hurst, TX is majority owner-occupied, 34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,861
Median income
$72,210
Median age
37.8
Renters
42%
Age distribution
21.6%
22.9%
25.2%
12.6%
17.7%
Under 1821.6%
18–3422.9%
35–5425.2%
55–6412.6%
65+17.7%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
62.9%
25.8%
White62.9%
Black10.1%
Hispanic25.8%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
24.2%
32%
34.6%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma24.2%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+34.6%
Housing tenure
58%
42%
Owner58%
Renter42%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Hurst, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,397 → $1,458
up 4.4%
Income
$67,063 → $72,210
up 7.7%
Population
40,114 → 39,861
down 0.6%
Renter share
39.7% → 42%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
33.4% → 34.6%
+1.2 pts

Compared with 2023, rent in Hurst, TX has climbed by $61 per month, settling near $1,458 after starting the period at $1,397. Census figures show median household income at $72,210 today, compared with $67,063 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 3.3 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. About 42% of households rent today, against 39.7% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Hurst rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Hurst, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Hurst is $1,458/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,310/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,630/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,400/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,160/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($72,210/yr), Hurst ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hurst an affordable city for renters?

Hurst is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,458/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($72,210/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hurst falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hurst?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,458/mo in Hurst. The local median household income is $72,210/yr, meaning the typical Hurst household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hurst?

Rent in Hurst has increased 9.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Hurst rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Hurst is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #196 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,458/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hurst?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hurst ($1,458/mo): Haltom City ($1,378/mo), Bedford ($1,379/mo), Richland Hills ($1,400/mo).

What percentage of Hurst residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42% of Hurst households are renters, while 58% are owner-occupied. Hurst leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hurst rent compare to the national average?

Hurst's median rent of $1,458/mo is $504 (26%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #196 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,458/mo, rent takes ~24% of Hurst's median household income ($72,210/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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