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

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Pflugerville, TX is $1,699. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Pflugerville cheaper than other Texas cities?

Pflugerville falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #118 out of 269 cities at $1,699/mo.

When was Pflugerville rent data last updated?

Pflugerville rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · TX

Pflugerville

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Pop. 65,971·118th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Pflugerville, TX

Median rent (all units)

$1,699/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.6%

Month-over-Month

-0.2%

vs US Median

-$266

Stable (Monthly)

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Pflugerville · $1,699

More affordable than 62% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

75/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 13% below what Pflugerville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,699/mo

Expected by trend

$1,947/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Pflugerville's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,650

1 BR

$1,750

2 BR

$2,070

3 BR

$2,640

4 BR+

$3,060

Research median

$2,070/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

$20,388/yr

At $1,699/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Pflugerville, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

65,971

Median income

$117,799

Median age

37.3

Renters

30.1%

Age distribution

25%

20.3%

34.8%

Under 1825%

18–3420.3%

35–5434.8%

55–6410.9%

65+9.1%

Gender

49.5%

50.5%

Male49.5%

Female50.5%

Race & ethnicity

44.3%

17.9%

33.5%

White44.3%

Black17.9%

Hispanic33.5%

Asian9.4%

Education (25+)

20.1%

30.9%

43%

No HS diploma6%

HS diploma20.1%

Some college30.9%

Bachelor's+43%

Housing tenure

69.9%

30.1%

Owner69.9%

Renter30.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Pflugerville, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,454 → $1,699

up 16.9%

Income

$98,938 → $117,799

up 19.1%

Population

64,007 → 65,971

up 3.1%

Renter share

26% → 30.1%

+4.1 pts

Bachelor's+

38.1% → 43%

+4.9 pts

Rent in Pflugerville, TX has increased 16.9% since 2021, going from about $1,454 per month to roughly $1,699 today. Median household income grew from $98,938 to $117,799 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 64,007 to 65,971 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.1% change. About 30.1% of households rent today, against 26% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 38.1% to 43%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Pflugerville, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Pflugerville on your salary?

At $1,699/mo, how Pflugerville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 21.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 30.7% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 26.7% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 14.9% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 11.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 32.8% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 36.3% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 29.5% income

affordable

By apartment size

Pflugerville rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Pflugerville, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pflugerville is $1,699/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,650/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,070/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,640/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($117,799/yr), Pflugerville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pflugerville an affordable city for renters?

Pflugerville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,699/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($117,799/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pflugerville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pflugerville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,699/mo in Pflugerville. The local median household income is $117,799/yr, meaning the typical Pflugerville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pflugerville?

Rent in Pflugerville has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Pflugerville rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Pflugerville is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #118 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,699/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pflugerville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pflugerville ($1,699/mo): Austin ($1,615/mo), Manor ($1,645/mo).

What percentage of Pflugerville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.1% of Pflugerville households are renters, while 69.9% are owner-occupied. Pflugerville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pflugerville rent compare to the national average?

Pflugerville's median rent of $1,699/mo is $266 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #118 out of 269 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

17%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,699/mo, rent takes ~17% of Pflugerville's median household income ($117,799/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pflugerville 17%Benchmark 30%

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