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Amarillo, TX

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Relish the quintessential Texas experience in the Panhandle

Suburban Historic Charming Vibrant Scenic Affordable Growing Active Diverse Welcoming Family-Friendly

Amarillo welcomes residents with its distinctive Texas character and sweeping views of the Texas Panhandle. Home to over 200,000 residents, the city offers rental options from downtown lofts to suburban apartments with plenty of space. The San Jacinto neighborhood draws renters with its historic architecture and local shops. Rental costs remain moderate, with average rents around $841, and one-bedroom apartments averaging $830 monthly, representing a 1.5% year-over-year increase.

The Route 66 Historic District and Amarillo Cultural District anchor the city's arts scene, featuring performances at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts and exhibitions at the Amarillo Museum of Art. Just outside the city, Palo Duro Canyon State Park - the second-largest canyon system in the United States - offers miles of hiking and biking trails. The medical district, centered around the Harrington Regional Medical Center, serves the community's healthcare needs. Amarillo's most photographed landmark, Cadillac Ranch, showcases ten classic Cadillacs buried nose-down in a field. The annual Tri-State Fair & Rodeo, a tradition since 1921, brings together communities from Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas each September.

Explore the City

The Amarillo National Bank Neon Sign is a classic landmark.

Palo Duro Canyon stretches out below.

Restaurants in Amarillo serve up delicious Texan fare.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Amarillo, TX is $631 for a studio, $856 for one bedroom, $1,091 for two bedrooms, and $1,342 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Amarillo has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$856/month
661 Sq Ft
House
$1,675/month
1,229 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Amarillo, TX is 17.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Amarillo is 40.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $631 - $1,342. You can expect to pay 5.4% less for groceries, 12.0% less for utilities, and 9.9% less for transportation.

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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

19

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Windsor Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

442 Students

Sundown Lane Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

341 Students

Sunrise Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

266 Students

Wills Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

518 Students

Sleepy Hollow Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

517 Students

Bonham Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

867 Students

Westover Park Jr High School

Public

Grades 7-8

615 Students

Lorenzo De Zavala Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

410 Students

Crockett Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

874 Students

Bowie Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

748 Students

Highland Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

228 Students

Amarillo High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,170 Students

Randall High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,148 Students

West Plains High School

Public

Grades 9-12

910 Students

Tascosa High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,187 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Amarillo Zoo and Thompson Park
  • Amarillo Botanical Garden
  • Don Harrington Discovery Center
  • Wildcat Bluff Nature Center

Airports

  • Rick Husband Amarillo International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.