How much does it cost to rent in Venus, TX?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Venus, TX is $2,107. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Venus cheaper than other Texas cities?

Venus is one of the pricier cities in Texas, ranking #32 out of 269 cities tracked at $2,107/mo.

When was Venus rent data last updated?

Venus rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Venus

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Pop. 6,745·32nd most expensive in Texas·Venus rents are up 7.0% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,107/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

+$142

Rising (Monthly)

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Venus · $2,107

More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

24% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

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At $2,107/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$84,000/yr

Local median income

$106,023/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Venus's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,310

1 BR

$1,390

2 BR

$1,630

3 BR

$2,140

4 BR+

$2,630

Research median

$1,630/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

$25,284/yr

At $2,107/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Venus, TX is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

6,745

Median income

$106,023

Median age

30.8

Renters

15.6%

Age distribution

25.1%

34.4%

28%

Under 1825.1%

18–3434.4%

35–5428%

55–648.9%

65+3.5%

Gender

59.4%

40.6%

Male59.4%

Female40.6%

Race & ethnicity

57%

16.7%

33.6%

White57%

Black16.7%

Hispanic33.6%

Education (25+)

14%

31.3%

29.4%

25.2%

No HS diploma14%

HS diploma31.3%

Some college29.4%

Bachelor's+25.2%

Housing tenure

84.4%

15.6%

Owner84.4%

Renter15.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Venus, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$91,058 → $106,023

up 16.4%

Population

4,140 → 6,745

up 62.9%

Renter share

10.3% → 15.6%

+5.3 pts

Bachelor's+

11% → 25.2%

+14.2 pts

Median age

32.9 → 30.8

-2.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $91,058 to $106,023 across the same window, up 16.4% versus 2021. The population has grown by 62.9% since 2021, moving from about 4,140 residents to roughly 6,745. Renters now make up 15.6% of households, compared with 10.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 25.2% of adults here, versus 11% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Venus on your salary?

At $2,107/mo, how Venus rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 27% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 38.1% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 33.1% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 18.5% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 14.5% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 40.7% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 45% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 36.5% income

stretched

By apartment size

Venus rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in Venus

About renting in Venus, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Venus is $2,107/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,310/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,630/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,390/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,140/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($106,023/yr), Venus ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Venus an affordable city for renters?

Venus is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,107/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($106,023/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Venus falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Venus?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,107/mo in Venus. The local median household income is $106,023/yr, meaning the typical Venus household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Venus?

Rent in Venus has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Venus rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Venus is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #32 out of 269 tracked cities at $2,107/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Venus?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Venus ($2,107/mo): Alvarado ($1,582/mo), Mansfield ($1,732/mo), Burleson ($1,737/mo).

What percentage of Venus residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.6% of Venus households are renters, while 84.4% are owner-occupied. Venus leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.