City Report · TX

Spring

Pop. 68,580·103rd most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Spring, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,750/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$215
Rising (Monthly)
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Spring · $1,750
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
56/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% below what Spring's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,750/mo
Expected by trend
$1,808/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,641
1 BR
$1,713
2 BR
$2,045
3 BR
$2,726
4 BR+
$3,434
Research median
$2,045/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
$21,000/yr
At $1,750/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Spring, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
68,580
Median income
$88,997
Median age
32.7
Renters
25.6%
Age distribution
27.8%
25%
26.7%
Under 1827.8%
18–3425%
35–5426.7%
55–6410.2%
65+10.2%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
40.7%
24.7%
38.5%
White40.7%
Black24.7%
Hispanic38.5%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
12.1%
28.8%
33.5%
25.6%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma28.8%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+25.6%
Housing tenure
74.4%
25.6%
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Spring, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,392 → $1,750
up 25.7%
Income
$78,122 → $88,997
up 13.9%
Population
62,569 → 68,580
up 9.6%
Renter share
27.6% → 25.6%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
23.2% → 25.6%
+2.4 pts
Median age
33.6 → 32.7
-0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Spring, TX has shifted from $1,392 to $1,750, up 25.7% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in Spring, TX now reports about $88,997, up from $78,122 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Spring, TX adding about 6,011 residents over the five-year window, up 9.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 27.6% to 25.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 23.2% to 25.6% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Spring, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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About renting in Spring, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Spring is $1,750/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,641/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,045/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,713/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,726/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($88,997/yr), Spring ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Spring an affordable city for renters?

Spring is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,750/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($88,997/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Spring falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Spring?

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 $1,750/mo in Spring. The local median household income is $88,997/yr, meaning the typical Spring household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Spring?

Rent in Spring has increased 3.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Spring neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Spring are 77379 ($1,406/mo), 77380 ($1,604/mo), and 77388 ($1,741/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Spring is $1,750/mo.

How does Spring rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Spring is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #103 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,750/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Spring?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Spring ($1,750/mo): Conroe ($1,569/mo), Humble ($1,626/mo), Shenandoah ($1,696/mo).

What percentage of Spring residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.6% of Spring households are renters, while 74.4% are owner-occupied. Spring leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Spring rent compare to the national average?

Spring's median rent of $1,750/mo is $215 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #103 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,750/mo, rent takes ~24% of Spring's median household income ($88,997/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Spring 24%Benchmark 30%
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