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Kerrville

Pop. 24,755·79th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Kerrville, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,853/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$112
Stable (Monthly)
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Kerrville · $1,853
More expensive than 50% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
46/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% above what Kerrville's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,853/mo
Expected by trend
$1,818/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
Research median
$1,110/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
$22,236/yr
At $1,853/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, -0.4% 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 → $1,853
up 13.5%
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 $221 per month, settling near $1,853 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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About renting in Kerrville, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Kerrville is $1,853/mo as of July 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 36% of local median household income ($62,102/yr), Kerrville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kerrville an affordable city for renters?

Kerrville is considered moderate for renters. At $1,853/mo, rent takes approximately 36% 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 $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,853/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 2.8% over the past year as of July 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 #79 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,853/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kerrville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kerrville ($1,853/mo): San Antonio ($1,382/mo), Boerne ($1,485/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.

How does Kerrville rent compare to the national average?

Kerrville's median rent of $1,853/mo is $112 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #79 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,853/mo, rent takes ~36% of Kerrville's median household income ($62,102/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Kerrville 36%Benchmark 30%
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