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Justin

Pop. 5,447·26th most expensive in Texas·Justin rents are up 7.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,186/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
+6.6%
vs US Median
+$221
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Justin · $2,186
More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
39/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% above what Justin's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,186/mo
Expected by trend
$2,071/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,030
1 BR
$2,130
2 BR
$2,500
3 BR
$3,140
4 BR+
$4,030
Research median
$2,500/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
$26,232/yr
At $2,186/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +6.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Justin, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,447
Median income
$114,157
Median age
35.2
Renters
16.3%
Age distribution
31.1%
18.5%
35%
Under 1831.1%
18–3418.5%
35–5435%
55–646.2%
65+9.3%
Gender
53.9%
46.1%
Male53.9%
Female46.1%
Race & ethnicity
64.7%
27%
White64.7%
Black4.4%
Hispanic27%
Asian2%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
18.3%
39.9%
40.9%
No HS diploma0.9%
HS diploma18.3%
Some college39.9%
Bachelor's+40.9%
Housing tenure
83.7%
16.3%
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Justin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,901 → $2,186
up 15.0%
Income
$97,869 → $114,157
up 16.6%
Population
4,441 → 5,447
up 22.7%
Renter share
15.6% → 16.3%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
30% → 40.9%
+10.9 pts
Median age
44.7 → 35.2
-9.5 yrs

Rent in Justin, TX has climbed 15.0% since 2022, going from about $1,901 per month to roughly $2,186 today. Median household income grew from $97,869 to $114,157 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.6% shift. Headcount in the area went from 4,441 to 5,447 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 30% to 40.9%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Justin, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Justin rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Justin, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Justin is $2,186/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,030/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,500/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,130/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,140/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($114,157/yr), Justin ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Justin an affordable city for renters?

Justin is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,186/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($114,157/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Justin falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Justin?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,186/mo in Justin. The local median household income is $114,157/yr, meaning the typical Justin household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Justin?

Rent in Justin has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Justin rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Justin is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #26 out of 269 tracked cities at $2,186/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Justin?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Justin ($2,186/mo): Roanoke ($1,612/mo), Fort Worth ($1,635/mo), Northlake ($1,970/mo).

What percentage of Justin residents rent vs. own?

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

How does Justin rent compare to the national average?

Justin's median rent of $2,186/mo is $221 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #26 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,186/mo, rent takes ~23% of Justin's median household income ($114,157/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Justin 23%Benchmark 30%
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