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Kyle

Pop. 56,823·160th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Kyle, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,607/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.7%
Month-over-Month
-3.4%
vs US Median
-$358
Falling (Monthly)
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Kyle · $1,607
More affordable than 69% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
84/100
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Rents are 17% below what Kyle's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,607/mo
Expected by trend
$1,934/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,650
2 BR
$1,950
3 BR
$2,480
4 BR+
$2,880
Research median
$1,950/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
$19,284/yr
At $1,607/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 1.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, -3.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Kyle, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 31% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,823
Median income
$90,323
Median age
34.1
Renters
32.9%
Age distribution
25.4%
26.4%
30.3%
Under 1825.4%
18–3426.4%
35–5430.3%
55–649.8%
65+8%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
48.9%
51.8%
White48.9%
Black5.1%
Hispanic51.8%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
25.5%
34.7%
31%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+31%
Housing tenure
67.1%
32.9%
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Kyle, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,508 → $1,607
up 6.6%
Income
$80,622 → $90,323
up 12.0%
Population
45,147 → 56,823
up 25.9%
Renter share
32.2% → 32.9%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
31.1% → 31%
-0.1 pts
Median age
33 → 34.1
+1.1 yrs

The median rent in Kyle, TX stood at $1,508 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,607, reflecting a 6.6% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $80,622 in 2021 to $90,323 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 25.9% since 2021, moving from about 45,147 residents to roughly 56,823. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Kyle, TX market of 2021.

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

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About renting in Kyle, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Kyle is $1,607/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,550/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,950/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,650/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,480/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($90,323/yr), Kyle ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kyle an affordable city for renters?

Kyle is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,607/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($90,323/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kyle falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Kyle?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,607/mo in Kyle. The local median household income is $90,323/yr, meaning the typical Kyle household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kyle?

Rent in Kyle has increased 1.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Kyle rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Kyle is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #160 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,607/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kyle?

San Marcos is nearby and more affordable at $1,408/mo, which is $199 less than Kyle.

What percentage of Kyle residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.9% of Kyle households are renters, while 67.1% are owner-occupied. Kyle leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Kyle rent compare to the national average?

Kyle's median rent of $1,607/mo is $358 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #160 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,607/mo, rent takes ~21% of Kyle's median household income ($90,323/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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