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Weatherford

Pop. 35,788·190th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Weatherford, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,509/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$456
Falling (Monthly)
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Weatherford · $1,509
More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
70/100
Good value
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Rents are 10% below what Weatherford's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,509/mo
Expected by trend
$1,676/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,237
4 BR+
$2,730
Research median
$1,690/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
$18,108/yr
At $1,509/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.6% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Weatherford, TX is majority owner-occupied, 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,788
Median income
$81,516
Median age
38
Renters
38.5%
Age distribution
22.3%
22.8%
23.9%
12.6%
18.5%
Under 1822.3%
18–3422.8%
35–5423.9%
55–6412.6%
65+18.5%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
82.4%
15.4%
White82.4%
Black2.5%
Hispanic15.4%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
27.3%
33.4%
30.5%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma27.3%
Some college33.4%
Bachelor's+30.5%
Housing tenure
61.5%
38.5%
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Weatherford, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,368 → $1,509
up 10.3%
Income
$69,953 → $81,516
up 16.5%
Population
30,385 → 35,788
up 17.8%
Renter share
33.8% → 38.5%
+4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
24.9% → 30.5%
+5.6 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in Weatherford, TX has shifted from $1,368 to $1,509, up 10.3% since 2022. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $69,953 in 2021 to $81,516 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 Weatherford, TX adding about 5,403 residents over the five-year window, up 17.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 33.8% to 38.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.9% to 30.5% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Weatherford, TX market of 2022.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Weatherford is $1,509/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,360/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,690/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,450/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,237/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($81,516/yr), Weatherford ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Weatherford an affordable city for renters?

Weatherford is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,509/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($81,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Weatherford falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Weatherford?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,509/mo in Weatherford. The local median household income is $81,516/yr, meaning the typical Weatherford household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Weatherford?

Rent in Weatherford has decreased 3.6% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Weatherford neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Weatherford are 76086 ($1,437/mo), 76087 ($1,624/mo), and 76088 ($1,674/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Weatherford is $1,509/mo.

How does Weatherford rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Weatherford is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #190 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,509/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Weatherford?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Weatherford ($1,509/mo): Mineral Wells ($1,174/mo), Hudson Oaks ($1,448/mo).

What percentage of Weatherford residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.5% of Weatherford households are renters, while 61.5% are owner-occupied. Weatherford leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Weatherford rent compare to the national average?

Weatherford's median rent of $1,509/mo is $456 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #190 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,509/mo, rent takes ~22% of Weatherford's median household income ($81,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Weatherford 22%Benchmark 30%
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