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Laredo, TX Area Guide

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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Laredo, TX is $990 for one bedroom, $1,146 for two bedrooms, and $1,418 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Laredo has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$990/month
634 Sq Ft
House
$2,017/month
1,905 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,472/month
1,236 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Laredo, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

37 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

38 / 100

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

Farias Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Ryan Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Kazen Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Elias Herrera Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

United Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Trautmann Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Los Obispos Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

United High School

Public

Grades 9-12

John B Alexander High School

Public

Grades 9-12

United South High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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 February 2026.