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Richland Hills

Pop. 8,493·140th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Richland Hills, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,650/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.2%
vs US Median
-$315
Falling (Monthly)
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Richland Hills · $1,650
More affordable than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,650/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
Local median income
$66,721/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Richland Hills's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,089
2 BR
$1,501
3 BR
$1,938
Research median
$1,501/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,800/yr
At $1,650/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Richland Hills, TX is majority owner-occupied, 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,493
Median income
$66,721
Median age
41.5
Renters
36.6%
Age distribution
18.9%
24.6%
22.1%
16.2%
18.2%
Under 1818.9%
18–3424.6%
35–5422.1%
55–6416.2%
65+18.2%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
75.4%
20.7%
White75.4%
Black3.5%
Hispanic20.7%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
31.4%
42.7%
16.7%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college42.7%
Bachelor's+16.7%
Housing tenure
63.4%
36.6%
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Richland Hills, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,266 → $66,721
down 0.8%
Population
8,505 → 8,493
down 0.1%
Renter share
31% → 36.6%
+5.6 pts
Bachelor's+
18.2% → 16.7%
-1.5 pts

Household income in the area moved from $67,266 to $66,721 across the same window, down 0.8% versus 2021. The renter share has risen from 31% to 36.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Richland Hills rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Richland Hills, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Richland Hills is $1,650/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,501/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,089/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,938/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($66,721/yr), Richland Hills ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Richland Hills an affordable city for renters?

Richland Hills is considered moderate for renters. At $1,650/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($66,721/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Richland Hills slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Richland Hills?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,650/mo in Richland Hills. The local median household income is $66,721/yr, meaning the typical Richland Hills household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Richland Hills?

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

How does Richland Hills rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Richland Hills is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #140 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,650/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Richland Hills?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Richland Hills ($1,650/mo): Bedford ($1,405/mo), Haltom City ($1,417/mo), Hurst ($1,505/mo).

What percentage of Richland Hills residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.6% of Richland Hills households are renters, while 63.4% are owner-occupied. Richland Hills leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Richland Hills rent compare to the national average?

Richland Hills's median rent of $1,650/mo is $315 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #140 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,650/mo, rent takes ~30% of Richland Hills's median household income ($66,721/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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