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Wimberley

Pop. 2,891·64th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Wimberley, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,915/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.1%
vs US Median
-$47
Falling (Monthly)
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Wimberley · $1,915
More expensive than 53% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,915/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$80,362/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Wimberley's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,410
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,630/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,915 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,980/yr
At $1,915/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Wimberley, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 53.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,891
Median income
$80,362
Median age
57.1
Renters
33%
Age distribution
19%
17.9%
23.9%
28.4%
Under 1810.9%
18–3419%
35–5417.9%
55–6423.9%
65+28.4%
Gender
58.2%
41.8%
Male58.2%
Female41.8%
Race & ethnicity
93%
White93%
Hispanic12.3%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
18.6%
25%
53.2%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma18.6%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+53.2%
Housing tenure
67%
33%
Owner67%
Renter33%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Wimberley, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,644 → $80,362
up 13.8%
Population
2,837 → 2,891
up 1.9%
Renter share
34.6% → 33%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
43.2% → 53.2%
+10.0 pts
Median age
54.2 → 57.1
+2.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $70,644 to $80,362 across the same window, up 13.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 2,837 to 2,891 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 33% of households rent today, against 34.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.2% to 53.2%.

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At $1,915/mo, how Wimberley rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Wimberley rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Wimberley, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Wimberley is $1,915/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,290/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,630/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,380/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,080/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($80,362/yr), Wimberley ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wimberley an affordable city for renters?

Wimberley is considered affordable for renters. At $1,915/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($80,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wimberley falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Wimberley?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,915/mo in Wimberley. The local median household income is $80,362/yr, meaning the typical Wimberley household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wimberley?

Rent in Wimberley has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Wimberley rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Wimberley is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #64 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,915/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wimberley?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Wimberley ($1,915/mo): San Marcos ($1,404/mo), New Braunfels ($1,566/mo), Buda ($1,683/mo).

What percentage of Wimberley residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33% of Wimberley households are renters, while 67% are owner-occupied. Wimberley leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Wimberley rent compare to the national average?

Wimberley's median rent of $1,915/mo is $47 (2%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #64 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,915/mo, rent takes ~29% of Wimberley's median household income ($80,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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