Tyler

Tyler is home to the Smith County Courthouse
A pelican shows off his wings at the Caldwell Zoo
Rose emblem and sign at the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport

Tyler, TX Area Guide

A tight-knit community offering rich history and family-friendly entertainment

Community Restaurants University Festivals Parks Affordable

Tyler, located in East Texas, combines small-town hospitality with city conveniences. As the "Rose Capital of America," the city showcases the nation's largest rose garden, featuring 14 acres filled with over 38,000 rose bushes. Housing options throughout Tyler include apartments near the University of Texas at Tyler campus and homes in historic areas like the Brick Streets District. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,050 per month, while two-bedroom units average $1,282 monthly.

Tyler offers numerous recreational and cultural attractions. The Caldwell Zoo and Tyler State Park provide outdoor entertainment, while Broadway Square Mall serves as a central shopping destination. The city's healthcare sector includes major facilities like UT Health East Texas and CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System. The university district offers housing options near campus, and the Azalea District features historic architecture and established neighborhoods. Downtown Tyler holds historical significance as the birthplace of the Adopt-a-Highway program in 1985. With approximately 106,000 residents, Tyler serves as Northeast Texas's economic center, offering renters access to both city amenities and natural spaces.

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Tyler is home to the Smith County Courthouse

A pelican shows off his wings at the Caldwell Zoo

Rose emblem and sign at the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport

Shops in nearby Mineola

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Tyler, TX is $808 for a studio, $1,026 for one bedroom, $1,258 for two bedrooms, and $1,539 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tyler has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,026/month
681 Sq Ft
House
$1,705/month
1,206 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,659/month
900 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,649/month
1,080 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Tyler, TX is 7.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Tyler is 14.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $808 - $1,539. You can expect to pay 4.0% less for groceries, 3.7% more for utilities, and 0.7% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

37 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

34 / 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

Birdwell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

Caldwell Arts Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Woods Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Owens Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Birdwell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

Caldwell Arts Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Three Lakes Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Moore Mst Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-8

Tyler Legacy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Tyler Classical Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Chapel Hill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Discovery Science Place
  • Southside Park
  • Caldwell Zoo
  • Faulkner Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Tyler Pounds Regional

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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.