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Paris

Pop. 24,775·240th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,238/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+21.9%
vs US Median
-$727
Rising (Monthly)
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Paris · $1,238
More affordable than 90% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,238/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$50,000/yr
Local median income
$47,239/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Paris's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$730
1 BR
$760
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,250
4 BR+
$1,420
Research median
$930/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$14,856/yr
At $1,238/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, +21.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Paris, TX is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,775
Median income
$47,239
Median age
35.8
Renters
51.6%
Age distribution
25.6%
23.1%
20.9%
18.9%
Under 1825.6%
18–3423.1%
35–5420.9%
55–6411.4%
65+18.9%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
64.1%
22.2%
White64.1%
Black22.2%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
34.4%
34.9%
19.3%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma34.4%
Some college34.9%
Bachelor's+19.3%
Housing tenure
48.4%
51.6%
Owner48.4%
Renter51.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Paris, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,415 → $47,239
up 29.7%
Population
24,447 → 24,775
up 1.3%
Renter share
50.1% → 51.6%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
17.7% → 19.3%
+1.6 pts
Median age
38 → 35.8
-2.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Paris, TX now reports about $47,239, up from $36,415 in 2021. Census counts show Paris, TX adding about 328 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 50.1% to 51.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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By apartment size

Paris rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Paris, TX

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Paris is $1,238/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $730/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $760/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,250/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($47,239/yr), Paris ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Paris an affordable city for renters?

Paris is considered moderate for renters. At $1,238/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($47,239/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Paris slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Paris?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,238/mo in Paris. The local median household income is $47,239/yr, meaning the typical Paris household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Paris?

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

How does Paris rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Paris is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #240 out of 263 tracked cities at $1,238/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Paris?

Commerce is nearby and more affordable at $1,093/mo, which is $145 less than Paris.

What percentage of Paris residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.6% of Paris households are renters, while 48.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Paris has a strong rental market.

How does Paris rent compare to the national average?

Paris's median rent of $1,238/mo is $727 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #240 out of 263 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,238/mo, rent takes ~31% of Paris's median household income ($47,239/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Paris 31%Benchmark 30%
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