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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Keller, TX is $2,058. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Keller cheaper than other Texas cities?

Keller is one of the pricier cities in Texas, ranking #37 out of 267 cities tracked at $2,058/mo.

When was Keller rent data last updated?

Keller 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 Keller, TX?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Keller, TX at $2,400 per month, which is 17% above the $2,058 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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Keller

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Pop. 45,976·37th most expensive in Texas·Keller rents are up 9.5% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,058/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.5%

Month-over-Month

+8.1%

vs US Median

+$96

Rising (Monthly)

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Keller · $2,058

More expensive than 62% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

40/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent

$2,058/mo

Expected by trend

$1,963/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,930

1 BR

$2,060

2 BR

$2,400

3 BR

$3,180

4 BR+

$3,870

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,400/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,058 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

$24,696/yr

At $2,058/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.5% YoY, +8.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Keller, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 60.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

45,976

Median income

$174,950

Median age

45.1

Renters

16.5%

Age distribution

25.6%

13.3%

29.3%

15%

16.8%

Under 1825.6%

18–3413.3%

35–5429.3%

55–6415%

65+16.8%

Gender

49.6%

50.4%

Male49.6%

Female50.4%

Race & ethnicity

79.6%

White79.6%

Black3.2%

Hispanic10.2%

Asian6.3%

Other0.7%

Education (25+)

24.9%

60.6%

No HS diploma2.6%

HS diploma12%

Some college24.9%

Bachelor's+60.6%

Housing tenure

83.5%

16.5%

Owner83.5%

Renter16.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Keller, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,474 → $2,058

up 39.6%

Income

$149,822 → $174,950

up 16.8%

Population

45,190 → 45,976

up 1.7%

Renter share

17.2% → 16.5%

-0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

58.3% → 60.6%

+2.3 pts

Median age

42.9 → 45.1

+2.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Keller, TX has shifted from $1,474 to $2,058, up 39.6% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in Keller, TX now reports about $174,950, up from $149,822 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Keller, TX adding about 786 residents over the five-year window, up 1.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 58.3% to 60.6% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Keller, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Keller on your salary?

At $2,058/mo, how Keller rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 26.4% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 37.2% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 32.3% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 18.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 14.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 39.7% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 44% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 35.7% income

stretched

By apartment size

Keller rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Keller, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Keller is $2,058/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,400/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,060/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,180/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($174,950/yr), Keller ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Keller an affordable city for renters?

Keller is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,058/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($174,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Keller falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Keller?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,058/mo in Keller. The local median household income is $174,950/yr, meaning the typical Keller household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Keller?

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

How does Keller rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Keller is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #37 out of 267 tracked cities at $2,058/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Keller?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Keller ($2,058/mo): North Richland Hills ($1,545/mo), Roanoke ($1,582/mo), Fort Worth ($1,625/mo).

What percentage of Keller residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.5% of Keller households are renters, while 83.5% are owner-occupied. Keller leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.