How much does it cost to rent in Melissa, TX?

As of May 2026, the median monthly rent in Melissa, TX is $1,995. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Melissa cheaper than other Texas cities?

Melissa is one of the pricier cities in Texas, ranking #45 out of 264 cities tracked at $1,995/mo.

When was Melissa rent data last updated?

Melissa rent data reflects May 2026 and was last refreshed on May 30, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Melissa

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Pop. 20,136·45th most expensive in Texas·Melissa rents are up 17.4% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,995/mo

Year-over-Year

+17.4%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$65

Stable (Monthly)

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Melissa · $1,995

More expensive than 60% of US cities · National median $1,930/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,506

1 BR

$1,578

2 BR

$1,854

3 BR

$2,325

4 BR+

$2,987

Research median

$1,854/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: May 30, 2026

Annual cost

$23,940/yr

At $1,995/mo median

Market timing

Rents stable

Prices holding steady month-over-month.

Demographics

Who lives here

Melissa, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

20,136

Median income

$138,763

Median age

36.3

Renters

11.3%

Age distribution

30.7%

17.3%

37.7%

Under 1830.7%

18–3417.3%

35–5437.7%

55–647.6%

65+6.7%

Gender

50.8%

49.2%

Male50.8%

Female49.2%

Race & ethnicity

62.3%

16.4%

14.9%

White62.3%

Black16.4%

Hispanic14.9%

Asian8.9%

Education (25+)

18.4%

22.4%

52.6%

No HS diploma6.6%

HS diploma18.4%

Some college22.4%

Bachelor's+52.6%

Housing tenure

88.7%

Owner88.7%

Renter11.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Melissa, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$127,391 → $138,763

up 8.9%

Population

13,671 → 20,136

up 47.3%

Renter share

11.6% → 11.3%

-0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

45.5% → 52.6%

+7.1 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $127,391 in 2021 to $138,763 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 13,671 to 20,136 between 2021 and 2024, a 47.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.5% to 52.6%.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Melissa on your salary?

At $1,995/mo, how Melissa rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 25.6% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 36% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 31.3% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 17.5% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 13.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 38.5% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 42.6% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 34.6% income

stretched

By apartment size

Melissa rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Melissa

About renting in Melissa, TX

Last updated: May 30, 2026

The median rent in Melissa is $1,995/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,506/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,854/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,578/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,325/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($138,763/yr), Melissa ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Melissa an affordable city for renters?

Melissa is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,995/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($138,763/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Melissa falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Melissa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,995/mo in Melissa. The local median household income is $138,763/yr, meaning the typical Melissa household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Melissa?

Rent in Melissa has increased 17.4% over the past year as of May 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Melissa rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Melissa is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #45 out of 264 tracked cities at $1,995/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Melissa?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Melissa ($1,995/mo): McKinney ($1,772/mo), Fairview ($1,784/mo), Princeton ($1,917/mo).

What percentage of Melissa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 11.3% of Melissa households are renters, while 88.7% are owner-occupied. Melissa leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.