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Maxwell

·78th most expensive in Texas·Maxwell rents are up 6.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,858/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$107
Rising (Monthly)
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Maxwell · $1,858
More expensive than 50% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,858/mo, rent takes about 31% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$74,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Maxwell'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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,296/yr
At $1,858/mo median
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Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Maxwell is $1,858/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 31% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Maxwell ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Maxwell an affordable city for renters?

Maxwell is considered moderate for renters. At $1,858/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Maxwell slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Maxwell?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,858/mo in Maxwell.

Is rent going up or down in Maxwell?

Rent in Maxwell has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Maxwell rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Maxwell is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #78 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,858/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Maxwell?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Maxwell ($1,858/mo): San Marcos ($1,408/mo), Kyle ($1,607/mo), Lockhart ($1,699/mo).

How does Maxwell rent compare to the national average?

Maxwell's median rent of $1,858/mo is $107 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #78 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,858/mo, rent takes ~31% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Maxwell 31%Benchmark 30%
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