How much does it cost to rent in League City, TX?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in League City, TX is $1,889. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is League City cheaper than other Texas cities?

League City is one of the pricier cities in Texas, ranking #72 out of 269 cities tracked at $1,889/mo.

When was League City rent data last updated?

League City rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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League City

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Pop. 116,215·72nd most expensive in Texas·League City rents are up 7.3% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,889/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.3%

Month-over-Month

+2.3%

vs US Median

-$76

Rising (Monthly)

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League City · $1,889

More expensive than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

49/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where League City's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$1,889/mo

Expected by trend

$1,878/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where League City's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,510

1 BR

$1,570

2 BR

$1,880

3 BR

$2,510

4 BR+

$3,160

Research median

$1,880/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

$22,668/yr

At $1,889/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

League City, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

116,215

Median income

$121,099

Median age

37.7

Renters

25.3%

Age distribution

26.4%

19%

30.6%

13%

Under 1826.4%

18–3419%

35–5430.6%

55–6411%

65+13%

Gender

49.9%

50.1%

Male49.9%

Female50.1%

Race & ethnicity

67.1%

20.3%

White67.1%

Black7.2%

Hispanic20.3%

Asian6.2%

Education (25+)

16.3%

31.2%

47.6%

No HS diploma4.8%

HS diploma16.3%

Some college31.2%

Bachelor's+47.6%

Housing tenure

74.7%

25.3%

Owner74.7%

Renter25.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How League City, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,417 → $1,889

up 33.3%

Income

$112,273 → $121,099

up 7.9%

Population

111,847 → 116,215

up 3.9%

Renter share

25.6% → 25.3%

-0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

49.3% → 47.6%

-1.7 pts

Median age

36.6 → 37.7

+1.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in League City, TX has increased by $472 per month, settling near $1,889 after starting the period at $1,417. Median household income grew from $112,273 to $121,099 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.9% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 25.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 111,847 to 116,215 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.9% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in League City, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in League City on your salary?

At $1,889/mo, how League City rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 24.2% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 34.1% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 29.6% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 16.6% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 13% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 36.5% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 40.4% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 32.8% income

stretched

By apartment size

League City rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in League City

About renting in League City, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in League City is $1,889/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,510/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,570/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,510/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($121,099/yr), League City ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is League City an affordable city for renters?

League City is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,889/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($121,099/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. League City falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in League City?

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 $1,889/mo in League City. The local median household income is $121,099/yr, meaning the typical League City household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in League City?

Rent in League City has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does League City rent compare to other cities in Texas?

League City is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #72 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,889/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than League City?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than League City ($1,889/mo): Webster ($1,355/mo), Kemah ($1,465/mo), Dickinson ($1,514/mo).

What percentage of League City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.3% of League City households are renters, while 74.7% are owner-occupied. League City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does League City rent compare to the national average?

League City's median rent of $1,889/mo is $76 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #72 out of 269 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

19%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,889/mo, rent takes ~19% of League City's median household income ($121,099/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

League City 19%Benchmark 30%

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