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Lockhart

Pop. 15,326·111th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Lockhart, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,729/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$233
Rising (Monthly)
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Lockhart · $1,729
More affordable than 59% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,729/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$69,000/yr
Local median income
$68,400/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lockhart'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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,740/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,729 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,748/yr
At $1,729/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lockhart, TX is majority owner-occupied, 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,326
Median income
$68,400
Median age
39
Renters
33%
Age distribution
19.4%
25.3%
25.7%
12.8%
16.8%
Under 1819.4%
18–3425.3%
35–5425.7%
55–6412.8%
65+16.8%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
56.5%
52.6%
White56.5%
Black5.7%
Hispanic52.6%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
13%
41.6%
24.2%
21.2%
No HS diploma13%
HS diploma41.6%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+21.2%
Housing tenure
67%
33%
Owner67%
Renter33%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lockhart, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,633 → $68,400
up 5.8%
Population
14,480 → 15,326
up 5.8%
Renter share
36.3% → 33%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
17.5% → 21.2%
+3.7 pts

Census figures show median household income at $68,400 today, compared with $64,633 five years earlier. Census counts show Lockhart, TX adding about 846 residents over the five-year window, up 5.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 36.3% to 33%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 17.5% to 21.2% across the same window.

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About renting in Lockhart, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lockhart is $1,729/mo as of August 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 30% of local median household income ($68,400/yr), Lockhart ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lockhart an affordable city for renters?

Lockhart is considered moderate for renters. At $1,729/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($68,400/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lockhart slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Lockhart?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,729/mo in Lockhart. The local median household income is $68,400/yr, meaning the typical Lockhart household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lockhart?

Rent in Lockhart has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Lockhart rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Lockhart is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #111 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,729/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lockhart?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lockhart ($1,729/mo): San Marcos ($1,404/mo), Kyle ($1,566/mo), Buda ($1,683/mo).

What percentage of Lockhart residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33% of Lockhart households are renters, while 67% are owner-occupied. Lockhart leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lockhart rent compare to the national average?

Lockhart's median rent of $1,729/mo is $233 (12%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #111 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,729/mo, rent takes ~30% of Lockhart's median household income ($68,400/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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