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Jarrell

Pop. 3,295·98th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Jarrell, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,768/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$197
Falling (Monthly)
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Jarrell · $1,768
More affordable than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
43/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% above what Jarrell's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,768/mo
Expected by trend
$1,707/mo
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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
Research median
$2,000/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
$21,216/yr
At $1,768/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 (+0.8% YoY, -1.3% 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 → $1,768
down 5.3%
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 $99 per month, settling near $1,768 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 29.4 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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About renting in Jarrell, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Jarrell is $1,768/mo as of July 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 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Jarrell an affordable city for renters?

Jarrell is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,768/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 $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,768/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 0.8% over the past year as of July 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 #98 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,768/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Jarrell?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Jarrell ($1,768/mo): Nolanville ($1,361/mo), Harker Heights ($1,612/mo), Belton ($1,638/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.

How does Jarrell rent compare to the national average?

Jarrell's median rent of $1,768/mo is $197 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #98 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,768/mo, rent takes ~19% of Jarrell's median household income ($111,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Jarrell 19%Benchmark 30%
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