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San Juan

Pop. 161·230th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,324/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+19.7%
vs US Median
-$641
Rising (Monthly)
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San Juan · $1,324
More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
95% of income
EXPENSIVE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,324/mo, rent takes about 95% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$53,000/yr
Local median income
$16,694/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using San Juan's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$780
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$980
3 BR
$1,270
4 BR+
$1,410
Research median
$980/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
$15,888/yr
At $1,324/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, +19.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

San Juan, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
161
Median income
$16,694
Median age
14
Age distribution
59.6%
20.5%
Under 1859.6%
18–349.3%
35–5410.6%
65+20.5%
Gender
55.3%
44.7%
Male55.3%
Female44.7%
Race & ethnicity
32.9%
100%
White32.9%
Hispanic100%
Education (25+)
73.8%
16.9%
No HS diploma73.8%
HS diploma9.2%
Bachelor's+16.9%
Housing tenure
100%
Owner100%

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

2021 vs 2026

How San Juan, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$-666,666,666 → $16,694
down 100.0%
Population
69 → 161
up 133.3%
Renter share
0% → 0%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
65% → 16.9%
-48.1 pts
Median age
20.3 → 14
-6.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $-666,666,666 in 2021 to $16,694 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 69 to 161 between 2021 and 2024, a 133.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 65% to 16.9%.

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About renting in San Juan, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in San Juan is $1,324/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $980/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $790/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,270/mo.

At 95% of local median household income ($16,694/yr), San Juan ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is San Juan an affordable city for renters?

San Juan is considered expensive for renters. At $1,324/mo, rent takes approximately 95% of the local median household income ($16,694/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. San Juan significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,324/mo in San Juan. The local median household income is $16,694/yr, meaning the typical San Juan household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in San Juan?

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

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

San Juan is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #230 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,324/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than San Juan?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than San Juan ($1,324/mo): Edinburg ($1,019/mo), Alton ($1,044/mo), Weslaco ($1,094/mo).

How does San Juan rent compare to the national average?

San Juan's median rent of $1,324/mo is $641 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #230 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
95%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,324/mo, rent takes ~95% of San Juan's median household income ($16,694/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

San Juan 95%Benchmark 30%
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