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City Report · TX

Victoria

Pop. 65,625·250th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,212/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$753
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Victoria · $1,212
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
46/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Victoria's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,212/mo
Expected by trend
$1,189/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Victoria's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,115
2 BR
$1,415
3 BR
$1,705
4 BR+
$1,875
Research median
$1,415/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
$14,544/yr
At $1,212/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Victoria, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
65,625
Median income
$67,226
Median age
35.1
Renters
42.1%
Age distribution
25.8%
24%
23%
15.7%
Under 1825.8%
18–3424%
35–5423%
55–6411.5%
65+15.7%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
52.7%
53.7%
White52.7%
Black6.5%
Hispanic53.7%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
16.9%
29.9%
32.9%
20.3%
No HS diploma16.9%
HS diploma29.9%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+20.3%
Housing tenure
57.9%
42.1%
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Victoria, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,045 → $1,212
up 16.0%
Income
$59,010 → $67,226
up 13.9%
Population
65,643 → 65,625
up 0.0%
Renter share
39.9% → 42.1%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
20% → 20.3%
+0.3 pts
Median age
34 → 35.1
+1.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Victoria, TX has shifted from $1,045 to $1,212, up 16.0% since 2022. Census figures show median household income at $67,226 today, compared with $59,010 five years earlier. The renter share has risen from 39.9% to 42.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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At $1,212/mo, how Victoria rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Victoria rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Victoria, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Victoria is $1,212/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,110/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,415/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,115/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,705/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($67,226/yr), Victoria ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Victoria an affordable city for renters?

Victoria is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,212/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($67,226/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Victoria falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Victoria?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,212/mo in Victoria. The local median household income is $67,226/yr, meaning the typical Victoria household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Victoria?

Rent in Victoria has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Victoria neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Victoria are 77901 ($1,129/mo), and 77904 ($1,281/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Victoria is $1,212/mo.

How does Victoria rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Victoria is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #250 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,212/mo.

What percentage of Victoria residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.1% of Victoria households are renters, while 57.9% are owner-occupied. Victoria leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Victoria rent compare to the national average?

Victoria's median rent of $1,212/mo is $753 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #250 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,212/mo, rent takes ~22% of Victoria's median household income ($67,226/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Victoria 22%Benchmark 30%
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