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

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Salado, TX is $1,756. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Salado cheaper than other Texas cities?

Salado falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #101 out of 269 cities at $1,756/mo.

When was Salado rent data last updated?

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

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Salado

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Pop. 2,225·101st most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Salado, TX

Median rent (all units)

$1,756/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-9.9%

vs US Median

-$209

Falling (Monthly)

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Salado · $1,756

More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

20% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,756/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$70,000/yr

Local median income

$107,679/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Salado's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$21,072/yr

At $1,756/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, -9.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Salado, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 60.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

2,225

Median income

$107,679

Median age

49.8

Renters

12.6%

Age distribution

22.2%

13.4%

24.2%

29.8%

Under 1822.2%

18–3413.4%

35–5424.2%

55–6410.3%

65+29.8%

Gender

48.3%

51.7%

Male48.3%

Female51.7%

Race & ethnicity

84%

14%

White84%

Hispanic14%

Asian0.8%

Other0.9%

Education (25+)

29.5%

60.2%

No HS diploma1.3%

HS diploma9.1%

Some college29.5%

Bachelor's+60.2%

Housing tenure

87.4%

12.6%

Owner87.4%

Renter12.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Salado, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$80,107 → $107,679

up 34.4%

Population

2,635 → 2,225

down 15.6%

Renter share

20.3% → 12.6%

-7.7 pts

Bachelor's+

55.4% → 60.2%

+4.8 pts

Census figures show median household income at $107,679 today, compared with $80,107 five years earlier. Census counts show Salado, TX losing about 410 residents over the five-year window, down 15.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 20.3% to 12.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 55.4% to 60.2% across the same window.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Salado on your salary?

At $1,756/mo, how Salado rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 22.5% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 31.7% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 27.5% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 15.4% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 12.1% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 33.9% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 37.5% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 30.5% income

stretched

By apartment size

Salado rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Salado, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Salado is $1,756/mo as of July 2026.

At 20% of local median household income ($107,679/yr), Salado ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Salado an affordable city for renters?

Salado is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,756/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($107,679/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Salado falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Salado?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,756/mo in Salado. The local median household income is $107,679/yr, meaning the typical Salado household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Salado?

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

How does Salado rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Salado is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #101 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,756/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Salado?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Salado ($1,756/mo): Killeen ($1,254/mo), Nolanville ($1,361/mo), Harker Heights ($1,612/mo).

What percentage of Salado residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.6% of Salado households are renters, while 87.4% are owner-occupied. Salado leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.