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Kingsville

Pop. 24,994·208th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Kingsville, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,426/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.3%
Month-over-Month
+13.4%
vs US Median
-$539
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Kingsville · $1,426
More affordable than 80% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,426/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$57,000/yr
Local median income
$58,148/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Kingsville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$880
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,170/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
$17,112/yr
At $1,426/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.3% YoY, +13.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Kingsville, TX is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,994
Median income
$58,148
Median age
26.3
Renters
55.8%
Age distribution
23.8%
38.1%
19.9%
Under 1823.8%
18–3438.1%
35–5419.9%
55–647.7%
65+10.5%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
41.6%
73%
White41.6%
Black4.3%
Hispanic73%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
13.6%
36.9%
28.4%
21.1%
No HS diploma13.6%
HS diploma36.9%
Some college28.4%
Bachelor's+21.1%
Housing tenure
44.2%
55.8%
Owner44.2%
Renter55.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Kingsville, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,715 → $58,148
up 19.4%
Population
25,415 → 24,994
down 1.7%
Renter share
51.8% → 55.8%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
22.8% → 21.1%
-1.7 pts
Median age
27.6 → 26.3
-1.3 yrs

Median household income climbed from $48,715 to $58,148 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.4% shift. Census counts show Kingsville, TX losing about 421 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 51.8% to 55.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,426/mo, how Kingsville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Kingsville rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Kingsville, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Kingsville is $1,426/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,170/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,410/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($58,148/yr), Kingsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsville an affordable city for renters?

Kingsville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,426/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($58,148/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kingsville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Kingsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,426/mo in Kingsville. The local median household income is $58,148/yr, meaning the typical Kingsville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kingsville?

Rent in Kingsville has decreased 1.3% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Kingsville rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Kingsville is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #208 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,426/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kingsville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kingsville ($1,426/mo): Ingleside ($1,247/mo), Corpus Christi ($1,415/mo).

What percentage of Kingsville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.8% of Kingsville households are renters, while 44.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Kingsville has a strong rental market.

How does Kingsville rent compare to the national average?

Kingsville's median rent of $1,426/mo is $539 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #208 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,426/mo, rent takes ~29% of Kingsville's median household income ($58,148/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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