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Navasota

Pop. 8,542·181st most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Navasota, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,525/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+22.0%
vs US Median
-$440
Rising (Monthly)
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Navasota · $1,525
More affordable than 74% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,525/mo, rent takes about 36% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$61,000/yr
Local median income
$51,276/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Navasota's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$780
1 BR
$800
2 BR
$980
3 BR
$1,230
4 BR+
$1,480
Research median
$980/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
$18,300/yr
At $1,525/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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, +22.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Navasota, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,542
Median income
$51,276
Median age
32.3
Renters
39.9%
Age distribution
31%
22.4%
24.4%
15.9%
Under 1831%
18–3422.4%
35–5424.4%
55–646.3%
65+15.9%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
39.5%
24.3%
37.1%
White39.5%
Black24.3%
Hispanic37.1%
Education (25+)
26.9%
26.6%
26.6%
19.9%
No HS diploma26.9%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+19.9%
Housing tenure
60.1%
39.9%
Owner60.1%
Renter39.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Navasota, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,409 → $51,276
up 18.1%
Population
7,614 → 8,542
up 12.2%
Renter share
42.2% → 39.9%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
13.5% → 19.9%
+6.4 pts
Median age
34.3 → 32.3
-2.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $43,409 to $51,276 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 7,614 to 8,542 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.2% change. About 39.9% of households rent today, against 42.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 13.5% to 19.9%.

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Navasota rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Navasota, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Navasota is $1,525/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $980/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $800/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,230/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($51,276/yr), Navasota ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Navasota an affordable city for renters?

Navasota is considered moderate for renters. At $1,525/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($51,276/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Navasota slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Navasota?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,525/mo in Navasota. The local median household income is $51,276/yr, meaning the typical Navasota household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Navasota?

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

How does Navasota rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Navasota is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #181 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,525/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Navasota?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Navasota ($1,525/mo): College Station ($1,446/mo), Waller ($1,463/mo).

What percentage of Navasota residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.9% of Navasota households are renters, while 60.1% are owner-occupied. Navasota leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Navasota rent compare to the national average?

Navasota's median rent of $1,525/mo is $440 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #181 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,525/mo, rent takes ~36% of Navasota's median household income ($51,276/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Navasota 36%Benchmark 30%
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