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Lumberton

Pop. 13,963·113th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Lumberton, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,723/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+15.2%
vs US Median
-$239
Rising (Monthly)
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Lumberton · $1,723
More affordable than 60% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,723/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$69,000/yr
Local median income
$107,623/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lumberton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$870
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,060
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,600
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,060/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,723 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
$20,676/yr
At $1,723/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +15.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lumberton, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,963
Median income
$107,623
Median age
42.8
Renters
14.5%
Age distribution
20%
18.6%
30.8%
20.9%
Under 1820%
18–3418.6%
35–5430.8%
55–649.8%
65+20.9%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
92.4%
White92.4%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
28.5%
41%
26.8%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma28.5%
Some college41%
Bachelor's+26.8%
Housing tenure
85.5%
14.5%
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lumberton, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,295 → $107,623
up 21.9%
Population
13,447 → 13,963
up 3.8%
Renter share
14% → 14.5%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25.5% → 26.8%
+1.3 pts
Median age
41.1 → 42.8
+1.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $107,623 today, compared with $88,295 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 13,447 to 13,963 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.8% change.

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By apartment size

Lumberton rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Lumberton, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lumberton is $1,723/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $870/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,060/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $880/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,390/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($107,623/yr), Lumberton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lumberton an affordable city for renters?

Lumberton is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,723/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($107,623/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lumberton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lumberton?

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 $1,723/mo in Lumberton. The local median household income is $107,623/yr, meaning the typical Lumberton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lumberton?

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

How does Lumberton rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Lumberton is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #113 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,723/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lumberton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lumberton ($1,723/mo): Orange ($1,149/mo), Port Arthur ($1,270/mo), Beaumont ($1,285/mo).

What percentage of Lumberton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.5% of Lumberton households are renters, while 85.5% are owner-occupied. Lumberton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lumberton rent compare to the national average?

Lumberton's median rent of $1,723/mo is $239 (12%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #113 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,723/mo, rent takes ~19% of Lumberton's median household income ($107,623/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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