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Seguin

Pop. 33,754·184th most expensive in Texas·Seguin rents are up 15.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,520/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
-$445
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Seguin · $1,520
More affordable than 74% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,520/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$61,000/yr
Local median income
$64,861/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Seguin's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$2,020
Research median
$1,350/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
$18,240/yr
At $1,520/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 15.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.7% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Seguin, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,754
Median income
$64,861
Median age
37.1
Renters
34.8%
Age distribution
21.8%
25.3%
24.4%
16.9%
Under 1821.8%
18–3425.3%
35–5424.4%
55–6411.6%
65+16.9%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
41.3%
58.5%
White41.3%
Black6.9%
Hispanic58.5%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
17.8%
38.2%
24.7%
19.2%
No HS diploma17.8%
HS diploma38.2%
Some college24.7%
Bachelor's+19.2%
Housing tenure
65.2%
34.8%
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Seguin, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,503 → $1,520
up 1.1%
Income
$52,041 → $64,861
up 24.6%
Population
29,293 → 33,754
up 15.2%
Renter share
35.3% → 34.8%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
16.2% → 19.2%
+3.0 pts
Median age
36.4 → 37.1
+0.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Seguin, TX has shifted from $1,503 to $1,520, up 1.1% since 2023. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $52,041 in 2021 to $64,861 more recently. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Seguin, TX adding about 4,461 residents over the five-year window, up 15.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.2% to 19.2% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Seguin, TX market of 2023.

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Seguin rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Seguin, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Seguin is $1,520/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,350/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,110/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($64,861/yr), Seguin ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Seguin an affordable city for renters?

Seguin is considered affordable for renters. At $1,520/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($64,861/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Seguin falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Seguin?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,520/mo in Seguin. The local median household income is $64,861/yr, meaning the typical Seguin household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Seguin?

Rent in Seguin has increased 15.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Seguin rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Seguin is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #184 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,520/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Seguin?

San Marcos is nearby and more affordable at $1,408/mo, which is $112 less than Seguin.

What percentage of Seguin residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.8% of Seguin households are renters, while 65.2% are owner-occupied. Seguin leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Seguin rent compare to the national average?

Seguin's median rent of $1,520/mo is $445 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #184 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,520/mo, rent takes ~28% of Seguin's median household income ($64,861/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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