How much does it cost to rent in Jarrell, TX?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Jarrell, TX is $1,796. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Jarrell cheaper than other Texas cities?

Jarrell falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #90 out of 267 cities at $1,796/mo.

When was Jarrell rent data last updated?

Jarrell rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Jarrell, TX?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Jarrell, TX at $2,000 per month, which is 11% above the $1,796 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Pop. 3,295·90th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Jarrell, TX

Median rent (all units)

$1,796/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.0%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

-$166

Rising (Monthly)

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Jarrell · $1,796

More affordable than 54% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

39/100

Overpriced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% above what Jarrell's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent

$1,796/mo

Expected by trend

$1,703/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Jarrell's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,590

1 BR

$1,690

2 BR

$2,000

3 BR

$2,550

4 BR+

$2,960

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,000/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,796 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

$21,552/yr

At $1,796/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Jarrell, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

3,295

Median income

$111,333

Median age

34.9

Renters

16.3%

Age distribution

23.7%

26.7%

25.5%

13.4%

Under 1823.7%

18–3426.7%

35–5425.5%

55–6413.4%

65+10.7%

Gender

55.8%

44.2%

Male55.8%

Female44.2%

Race & ethnicity

69.1%

35.6%

White69.1%

Black4.4%

Hispanic35.6%

Asian0.9%

Education (25+)

15.1%

18%

35.3%

31.6%

No HS diploma15.1%

HS diploma18%

Some college35.3%

Bachelor's+31.6%

Housing tenure

83.7%

16.3%

Owner83.7%

Renter16.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Jarrell, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,867 → $1,796

down 3.8%

Income

$89,712 → $111,333

up 24.1%

Population

1,924 → 3,295

up 71.3%

Renter share

15.6% → 16.3%

+0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

29.3% → 31.6%

+2.3 pts

Median age

37.8 → 34.9

-2.9 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Jarrell, TX has fallen by $71 per month, settling near $1,796 after starting the period at $1,867. On the earnings side, the typical household in Jarrell, TX now reports about $111,333, up from $89,712 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 27.9 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 1,924 to 3,295 between 2021 and 2024, a 71.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29.3% to 31.6%. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Jarrell, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Jarrell on your salary?

At $1,796/mo, how Jarrell rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 23% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 32.5% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 28.2% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 15.8% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 12.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 34.7% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 38.4% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 31.1% income

stretched

By apartment size

Jarrell rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Jarrell, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Jarrell is $1,796/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,590/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,000/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,690/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,550/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($111,333/yr), Jarrell ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Jarrell an affordable city for renters?

Jarrell is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,796/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($111,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Jarrell falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Jarrell?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,796/mo in Jarrell. The local median household income is $111,333/yr, meaning the typical Jarrell household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Jarrell?

Rent in Jarrell has increased 2.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Jarrell rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Jarrell is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #90 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,796/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Jarrell?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Jarrell ($1,796/mo): Nolanville ($1,456/mo), Harker Heights ($1,590/mo), Georgetown ($1,657/mo).

What percentage of Jarrell residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.3% of Jarrell households are renters, while 83.7% are owner-occupied. Jarrell leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.