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Mission

Pop. 87,038·226th most expensive in Texas·Mission rents have dropped 6.1%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,341/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
-$624
Falling (Monthly)
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Mission · $1,341
More affordable than 85% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
69/100
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Rents are 9% below what Mission's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,341/mo
Expected by trend
$1,479/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$810
1 BR
$810
2 BR
$1,010
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,460
Research median
$1,010/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
$16,092/yr
At $1,341/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.1% YoY, -3.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mission, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
87,038
Median income
$60,767
Median age
34.9
Renters
28.6%
Age distribution
28.5%
21.7%
24.7%
15.4%
Under 1828.5%
18–3421.7%
35–5424.7%
55–649.8%
65+15.4%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
25.2%
87.8%
White25.2%
Black1.3%
Hispanic87.8%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
22.6%
23.2%
24.8%
29.4%
No HS diploma22.6%
HS diploma23.2%
Some college24.8%
Bachelor's+29.4%
Housing tenure
71.4%
28.6%
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Mission, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,308 → $1,341
up 2.5%
Income
$53,067 → $60,767
up 14.5%
Population
85,311 → 87,038
up 2.0%
Renter share
29% → 28.6%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
27.4% → 29.4%
+2.0 pts
Median age
33 → 34.9
+1.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Mission, TX paid around $1,308 a month. That figure now sits near $1,341, up 2.5% from the 2022 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in Mission, TX now reports about $60,767, up from $53,067 in 2021. 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 Mission, TX adding about 1,727 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 27.4% to 29.4% across the same window. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Mission, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Mission rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Mission, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Mission is $1,341/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $810/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,010/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $810/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,310/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($60,767/yr), Mission ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mission an affordable city for renters?

Mission is considered affordable for renters. At $1,341/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($60,767/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mission falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Mission?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,341/mo in Mission. The local median household income is $60,767/yr, meaning the typical Mission household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mission?

Rent in Mission has decreased 6.1% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Mission rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Mission is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #226 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,341/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mission?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mission ($1,341/mo): Edinburg ($1,019/mo), Alton ($1,044/mo), Pharr ($1,207/mo).

What percentage of Mission residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.6% of Mission households are renters, while 71.4% are owner-occupied. Mission leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Mission rent compare to the national average?

Mission's median rent of $1,341/mo is $624 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #226 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,341/mo, rent takes ~26% of Mission's median household income ($60,767/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mission 26%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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