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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Kerrville, TX is $1,918. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Kerrville cheaper than other Texas cities?

Kerrville is one of the pricier cities in Texas, ranking #62 out of 267 cities tracked at $1,918/mo.

When was Kerrville rent data last updated?

Kerrville 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 Kerrville, TX?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Kerrville, TX at $1,110 per month, which is 42% below the $1,918 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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Kerrville

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Pop. 24,755·62nd most expensive in Texas·Kerrville rents are up 6.1% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,918/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.1%

Month-over-Month

+3.5%

vs US Median

-$44

Rising (Monthly)

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Kerrville · $1,918

More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

41/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent

$1,918/mo

Expected by trend

$1,835/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$870

1 BR

$940

2 BR

$1,110

3 BR

$1,510

4 BR+

$1,540

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,110/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,918 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

$23,016/yr

At $1,918/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Kerrville, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,755

Median income

$62,102

Median age

41.7

Renters

40.9%

Age distribution

19.1%

23.4%

19.2%

28.2%

Under 1819.1%

18–3423.4%

35–5419.2%

55–6410.1%

65+28.2%

Gender

47.6%

52.4%

Male47.6%

Female52.4%

Race & ethnicity

75.6%

26.1%

White75.6%

Black2.6%

Hispanic26.1%

Asian1%

Education (25+)

31.6%

27%

34.4%

No HS diploma7%

HS diploma31.6%

Some college27%

Bachelor's+34.4%

Housing tenure

59.1%

40.9%

Owner59.1%

Renter40.9%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Kerrville, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,632 → $1,918

up 17.5%

Income

$53,644 → $62,102

up 15.8%

Population

24,071 → 24,755

up 2.8%

Renter share

43.4% → 40.9%

-2.5 pts

Bachelor's+

30.3% → 34.4%

+4.1 pts

Median age

40.4 → 41.7

+1.3 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Kerrville, TX has increased by $286 per month, settling near $1,918 after starting the period at $1,632. On the earnings side, the typical household in Kerrville, TX now reports about $62,102, up from $53,644 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 24,071 to 24,755 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.8% change. About 40.9% of households rent today, against 43.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 30.3% to 34.4%. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Kerrville, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Kerrville on your salary?

At $1,918/mo, how Kerrville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 24.6% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 34.7% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 30.1% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 16.8% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 13.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 37% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 41% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 33.3% income

stretched

By apartment size

Kerrville rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Kerrville, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Kerrville is $1,918/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $870/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,110/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $940/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,510/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($62,102/yr), Kerrville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kerrville an affordable city for renters?

Kerrville is considered moderate for renters. At $1,918/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($62,102/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kerrville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Kerrville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,918/mo in Kerrville. The local median household income is $62,102/yr, meaning the typical Kerrville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kerrville?

Rent in Kerrville has increased 6.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Kerrville rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Kerrville is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #62 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,918/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kerrville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kerrville ($1,918/mo): San Antonio ($1,390/mo), Boerne ($1,501/mo).

What percentage of Kerrville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.9% of Kerrville households are renters, while 59.1% are owner-occupied. Kerrville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.