How much does it cost to rent in Liberty Hill, TX?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Liberty Hill, TX is $2,247. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Liberty Hill cheaper than other Texas cities?

Liberty Hill is one of the pricier cities in Texas, ranking #19 out of 269 cities tracked at $2,247/mo.

When was Liberty Hill rent data last updated?

Liberty Hill 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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Liberty Hill

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Pop. 8,371·19th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Liberty Hill, TX

Median rent (all units)

$2,247/mo

Year-over-Year

-1.1%

Month-over-Month

+2.8%

vs US Median

+$282

Rising (Monthly)

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Liberty Hill · $2,247

More expensive than 71% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

23% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,247/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$90,000/yr

Local median income

$115,096/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Liberty Hill's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,370

1 BR

$1,480

2 BR

$1,740

3 BR

$2,230

4 BR+

$2,560

Research median

$1,740/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

$26,964/yr

At $2,247/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (-1.1% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Liberty Hill, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

8,371

Median income

$115,096

Median age

32.1

Renters

39.3%

Age distribution

32.6%

20.9%

29.9%

Under 1832.6%

18–3420.9%

35–5429.9%

55–6411%

65+5.5%

Gender

43.9%

56.1%

Male43.9%

Female56.1%

Race & ethnicity

58.3%

49.9%

White58.3%

Black6.7%

Hispanic49.9%

Asian4.1%

Education (25+)

14.9%

29.3%

22.7%

33.1%

No HS diploma14.9%

HS diploma29.3%

Some college22.7%

Bachelor's+33.1%

Housing tenure

60.7%

39.3%

Owner60.7%

Renter39.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Liberty Hill, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,235 → $2,247

up 0.5%

Income

$86,272 → $115,096

up 33.4%

Population

4,017 → 8,371

up 108.4%

Renter share

43.4% → 39.3%

-4.1 pts

Bachelor's+

34.5% → 33.1%

-1.4 pts

Median age

27.7 → 32.1

+4.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Liberty Hill, TX paid around $2,235 a month. That figure now sits near $2,247, up 0.5% from the 2023 baseline. Median household income climbed from $86,272 to $115,096 between 2021 and 2024, a 33.4% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Liberty Hill, TX adding about 4,354 residents over the five-year window, up 108.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 43.4% to 39.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in Liberty Hill, 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 Liberty Hill on your salary?

At $2,247/mo, how Liberty Hill rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 28.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 40.6% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 35.2% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 19.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 15.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 43.4% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 48% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 39% income

stretched

By apartment size

Liberty Hill rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Liberty Hill, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Liberty Hill is $2,247/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,370/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,740/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,230/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($115,096/yr), Liberty Hill ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Liberty Hill an affordable city for renters?

Liberty Hill is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,247/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($115,096/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Liberty Hill falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Liberty Hill?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,247/mo in Liberty Hill. The local median household income is $115,096/yr, meaning the typical Liberty Hill household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Liberty Hill?

Rent in Liberty Hill has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Liberty Hill rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Liberty Hill is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #19 out of 269 tracked cities at $2,247/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Liberty Hill?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Liberty Hill ($2,247/mo): Bertram ($1,625/mo), Georgetown ($1,643/mo), Cedar Park ($1,735/mo).

What percentage of Liberty Hill residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.3% of Liberty Hill households are renters, while 60.7% are owner-occupied. Liberty Hill leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Liberty Hill rent compare to the national average?

Liberty Hill's median rent of $2,247/mo is $282 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #19 out of 269 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

23%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,247/mo, rent takes ~23% of Liberty Hill's median household income ($115,096/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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