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Webster

Pop. 12,366·224th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,355/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$610
Stable (Monthly)
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Webster · $1,355
More affordable than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
63/100
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Rents are 6% below what Webster's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,355/mo
Expected by trend
$1,448/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,277
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,576
3 BR
$1,565
Research median
$1,576/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
$16,260/yr
At $1,355/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.8% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Webster, TX is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,366
Median income
$61,264
Median age
33.3
Renters
77.6%
Age distribution
19.6%
32.6%
24%
14.7%
Under 1819.6%
18–3432.6%
35–5424%
55–649.1%
65+14.7%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
51.2%
17.3%
27.4%
White51.2%
Black17.3%
Hispanic27.4%
Asian7.1%
Education (25+)
19.2%
36.3%
37.9%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma19.2%
Some college36.3%
Bachelor's+37.9%
Housing tenure
22.4%
77.6%
Owner22.4%
Renter77.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Webster, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,344 → $1,355
up 0.8%
Income
$56,586 → $61,264
up 8.3%
Population
12,280 → 12,366
up 0.7%
Renter share
83% → 77.6%
-5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
32.7% → 37.9%
+5.2 pts
Median age
31.6 → 33.3
+1.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Webster, TX paid around $1,344 a month. That figure now sits near $1,355, up 0.8% from the 2022 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in Webster, TX now reports about $61,264, up from $56,586 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. The renter share has eased from 83% to 77.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.7% to 37.9% across the same window. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Webster, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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About renting in Webster, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Webster is $1,355/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,277/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,576/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,270/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,565/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($61,264/yr), Webster ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Webster an affordable city for renters?

Webster is considered affordable for renters. At $1,355/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($61,264/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Webster falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Webster?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,355/mo in Webster. The local median household income is $61,264/yr, meaning the typical Webster household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Webster?

Rent in Webster has decreased 3.8% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Webster rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Webster is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #224 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,355/mo.

What percentage of Webster residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 77.6% of Webster households are renters, while 22.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Webster has a strong rental market.

How does Webster rent compare to the national average?

Webster's median rent of $1,355/mo is $610 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #224 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,355/mo, rent takes ~27% of Webster's median household income ($61,264/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Webster 27%Benchmark 30%
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