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Keller

Pop. 45,976·70th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Keller, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,904/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
-$61
Rising (Monthly)
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Keller · $1,904
More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
55/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% below what Keller's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,904/mo
Expected by trend
$1,953/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,399
1 BR
$1,493
2 BR
$1,739
3 BR
$2,305
4 BR+
$2,805
Research median
$1,739/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
$22,848/yr
At $1,904/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +3.9% 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 → $1,904
up 29.2%
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 $1,904, up 29.2% 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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About renting in Keller, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Keller is $1,904/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,399/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,739/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,493/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,305/mo.

At 13% of local median household income ($174,950/yr), Keller ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Keller an affordable city for renters?

Keller is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,904/mo, rent takes approximately 13% 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 $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,904/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 2.3% over the past year as of July 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 #70 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,904/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Keller?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Keller ($1,904/mo): North Richland Hills ($1,539/mo), Roanoke ($1,612/mo), Fort Worth ($1,635/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.

How does Keller rent compare to the national average?

Keller's median rent of $1,904/mo is $61 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #70 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
13%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,904/mo, rent takes ~13% of Keller's median household income ($174,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Keller 13%Benchmark 30%
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