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San Angelo

Pop. 99,674·235th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,302/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$663
Rising (Monthly)
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San Angelo · $1,302
More affordable than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
44/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what San Angelo's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,302/mo
Expected by trend
$1,265/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$923
1 BR
$1,067
2 BR
$1,347
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$2,223
Research median
$1,347/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
$15,624/yr
At $1,302/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

San Angelo, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
99,674
Median income
$65,864
Median age
35.5
Renters
38.8%
Age distribution
23.2%
26.1%
23.2%
16.8%
Under 1823.2%
18–3426.1%
35–5423.2%
55–6410.6%
65+16.8%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
60.3%
42.9%
White60.3%
Black4.5%
Hispanic42.9%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
13.2%
28.1%
34%
24.7%
No HS diploma13.2%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+24.7%
Housing tenure
61.2%
38.8%
Owner61.2%
Renter38.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How San Angelo, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,047 → $1,302
up 24.4%
Income
$59,148 → $65,864
up 11.4%
Population
99,401 → 99,674
up 0.3%
Renter share
37.2% → 38.8%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
24.9% → 24.7%
-0.2 pts
Median age
34.2 → 35.5
+1.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in San Angelo, TX has increased from $1,047 to $1,302, a 24.4% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,148 in 2021 to $65,864 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 38.8% of households, compared with 37.2% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the San Angelo, TX market of 2021.

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At $1,302/mo, how San Angelo rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

San Angelo rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in San Angelo, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in San Angelo is $1,302/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $923/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,347/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,067/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,810/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($65,864/yr), San Angelo ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is San Angelo an affordable city for renters?

San Angelo is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,302/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($65,864/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. San Angelo falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in San Angelo?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,302/mo in San Angelo. The local median household income is $65,864/yr, meaning the typical San Angelo household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in San Angelo?

Rent in San Angelo has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which San Angelo neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in San Angelo are 76904 ($1,213/mo), 76903 ($1,388/mo), and 76905 ($1,431/mo). Citywide, the median rent in San Angelo is $1,302/mo.

How does San Angelo rent compare to other cities in Texas?

San Angelo is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #235 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,302/mo.

What percentage of San Angelo residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.8% of San Angelo households are renters, while 61.2% are owner-occupied. San Angelo leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does San Angelo rent compare to the national average?

San Angelo's median rent of $1,302/mo is $663 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #235 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,302/mo, rent takes ~24% of San Angelo's median household income ($65,864/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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