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Nederland

Pop. 18,381·227th most expensive in Texas·Nederland rents are up 9.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,331/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$634
Falling (Monthly)
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Nederland · $1,331
More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
37/100
Overpriced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% above what Nederland's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,331/mo
Expected by trend
$1,252/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$1,970
Research median
$1,310/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
$15,972/yr
At $1,331/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Nederland, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,381
Median income
$77,570
Median age
36.2
Renters
27.3%
Age distribution
25.3%
22.6%
24.7%
16.4%
Under 1825.3%
18–3422.6%
35–5424.7%
55–6411%
65+16.4%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
79.3%
13.9%
White79.3%
Black3.6%
Hispanic13.9%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
31%
37.9%
24.2%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma31%
Some college37.9%
Bachelor's+24.2%
Housing tenure
72.7%
27.3%
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Nederland, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,021 → $1,331
up 30.4%
Income
$74,745 → $77,570
up 3.8%
Population
18,502 → 18,381
down 0.7%
Renter share
28% → 27.3%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
26.6% → 24.2%
-2.4 pts

The median rent in Nederland, TX stood at $1,021 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,331, reflecting a 30.4% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $74,745 in 2021 to $77,570 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 24.2% of adults here, versus 26.6% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Nederland, TX market of 2023.

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By apartment size

Nederland rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Nederland, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Nederland is $1,331/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,080/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,310/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,720/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($77,570/yr), Nederland ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Nederland an affordable city for renters?

Nederland is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,331/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($77,570/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Nederland falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Nederland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,331/mo in Nederland. The local median household income is $77,570/yr, meaning the typical Nederland household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Nederland?

Rent in Nederland has increased 9.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Nederland rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Nederland is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #227 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,331/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Nederland?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Nederland ($1,331/mo): Orange ($1,137/mo), Beaumont ($1,259/mo), Port Arthur ($1,328/mo).

What percentage of Nederland residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.3% of Nederland households are renters, while 72.7% are owner-occupied. Nederland leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Nederland rent compare to the national average?

Nederland's median rent of $1,331/mo is $634 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #227 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,331/mo, rent takes ~21% of Nederland's median household income ($77,570/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Nederland 21%Benchmark 30%
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