Laredo

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Laredo, TX

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You can’t get much more South Texas than Laredo!

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Laredo, Texas combines rich heritage with modern living along the banks of the Rio Grande. This historic gateway city celebrates its Mexican-American culture while offering diverse housing options for renters. The rental market remains steady, with average rents ranging from $763 for studios to $1,386 for three-bedroom units, and a 1.4% year-over-year increase for one-bedroom apartments.

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park provides 1,680 acres of recreational opportunities, from fishing to hiking trails. The San Agustin Historic District preserves Spanish colonial architecture and hosts the annual Washington's Birthday Celebration, one of the largest heritage festivals in the United States. Housing choices span from apartments near Texas A&M International University to residences in the historic downtown area. The Del Mar area offers easy access to Mall del Norte, while The Heights neighborhood features tree-lined streets and parks.

As North America's largest inland port, Laredo's economy benefits from international trade and commerce through multiple border crossings. The city's unique history includes its role as the capital of the Republic of the Rio Grande in 1840, making it one of the few Texas cities to have flown seven flags rather than six.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Laredo, TX is $976 for one bedroom, $1,107 for two bedrooms, and $1,349 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Laredo has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$976/month
658 Sq Ft
House
$2,036/month
1,788 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,466/month
1,261 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Laredo, TX

Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

38

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

Ryan Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

809 Students

Farias Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

563 Students

Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

534 Students

J C Martin Jr Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

483 Students

Macdonell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

470 Students

Elias Herrera Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,097 Students

United Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,092 Students

Trautmann Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

683 Students

George Washington Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,112 Students

United South Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,009 Students

Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

399 Students

United High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,644 Students

John B Alexander High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,070 Students

United South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,243 Students

Lyndon B Johnson

Public

Grades 9-12

3,252 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Imaginarium of South Texas
  • Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

Airports

  • Laredo 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.