The Texas rental market
Texas tracks median rent across 264 cities, ranging from Clute at $837/mo to University Park at $4,669/mo. The state average of $1,695/mo runs about 12% below the national median of $1,930/mo.
Across Texas cities, rents are rising, changing an average of +1.6% over the past year. 56 of 280 tracked cities are priced above the national median, while 224 fall below it. The largest rental markets are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas.
Texas rent questions
What is the average rent in Texas?
The average median rent across 264 tracked cities in Texas is $1,695/mo, about 12% below the national median of $1,930/mo.
Which Texas city has the highest rent?
University Park has the highest median rent in Texas at $4,669/mo.
Which Texas city has the most affordable rent?
Clute is the most affordable tracked city in Texas, with a median rent of $837/mo.
Are rents rising or falling in Texas?
Across Texas cities, median rents are rising, changing an average of +1.6% over the past year.
How does Texas rent compare to the rest of the country?
56 of 280 tracked Texas cities have a median rent above the national median of $1,930/mo, and 224 fall below it.
What are the largest rental markets in Texas?
By population, the largest rental markets in Texas are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas. Each has its own rent data, trends, and ZIP-level breakdowns on RentDataNow.