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San Leon

Pop. 6,458·138th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for San Leon, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,648/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.2%
vs US Median
-$314
Falling (Monthly)
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San Leon · $1,648
More affordable than 66% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,648/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
Local median income
$75,446/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using San Leon's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$778
2 BR
$1,287
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,287/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,648 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,776/yr
At $1,648/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, -7.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

San Leon, TX is majority owner-occupied, 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,458
Median income
$75,446
Median age
44.7
Renters
12.2%
Age distribution
17.3%
20.1%
33.9%
15%
13.7%
Under 1817.3%
18–3420.1%
35–5433.9%
55–6415%
65+13.7%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
56.3%
43.9%
White56.3%
Hispanic43.9%
Asian2.4%
Education (25+)
31.5%
26.7%
29.2%
12.6%
No HS diploma31.5%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+12.6%
Housing tenure
87.8%
12.2%
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How San Leon, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,640 → $75,446
up 6.8%
Population
5,144 → 6,458
up 25.5%
Renter share
23.8% → 12.2%
-11.6 pts
Bachelor's+
10% → 12.6%
+2.6 pts
Median age
42.5 → 44.7
+2.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in San Leon, TX now reports about $75,446, up from $70,640 in 2021. The population has grown by 25.5% since 2021, moving from about 5,144 residents to roughly 6,458. Renters now make up 12.2% of households, compared with 23.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 12.6% of adults here, versus 10% in 2021.

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By apartment size

San Leon rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in San Leon is $1,648/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $778/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,287/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($75,446/yr), San Leon ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is San Leon an affordable city for renters?

San Leon is considered affordable for renters. At $1,648/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($75,446/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. San Leon falls comfortably within that range.

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

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 $1,648/mo in San Leon. The local median household income is $75,446/yr, meaning the typical San Leon household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in San Leon?

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

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

San Leon is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #138 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,648/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than San Leon ($1,648/mo): Texas City ($1,386/mo), Kemah ($1,522/mo), Dickinson ($1,583/mo).

What percentage of San Leon residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.2% of San Leon households are renters, while 87.8% are owner-occupied. San Leon leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does San Leon rent compare to the national average?

San Leon's median rent of $1,648/mo is $314 (16%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #138 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,648/mo, rent takes ~26% of San Leon's median household income ($75,446/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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