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Rental Market Trends in Elgin, TX

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Elgin, TX is $1,203/month.

Rent in Elgin is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,203/month

Average Rent

746 Sq Ft

Average Size

+8.3%

Change / Year

64

Available Apartments

Elgin rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Elgin average $833 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Elgin average $1,203 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Elgin average $1,300 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Elgin average $1,701 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$833/month
331 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,203/month
746 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,300/month
977 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,701/month
1,226 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,057/month
1,587 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,206/month
2,226 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,270/month
888 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Elgin, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 8.3%, which averages out to $100 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Elgin, TX

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Elgin, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elgin, TX?

Because the average rent in Elgin is $1,203, you’ll want to make about $4,010 per month or $48,120 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Elgin, TX

64 Available Apartments for Rent

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Parkview Apartments

Parkview Apartments

405 N Hwy 95,
Elgin, TX 78621

Studio - 2 Beds | $850 - $1,150

113 Hays Forest Cv

113 Hays Forest Cv

113 Hays Forest Cv,
Elgin, TX 78621

3 Beds | $1,950

23408 Tiny Moons Wy

23408 Tiny Moons Wy

23408 Tiny Moons Wy,
Elgin, TX 78621

4 Beds | $1,910

1778 Farm to Market Rd 1704

1778 Farm to Market Rd 1704

1778 Farm to Market Rd 1704,
Elgin, TX 78621

3 Beds | $1,860

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Elgin?

The average rent in Elgin is $1,203 per month, which is 27.6% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Elgin?

The average rent for a house in Elgin, TX is $2,057 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Elgin?

The average rent for a townhome in Elgin, TX is $1,270 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Elgin?

Rents in Elgin, TX are increasing, with prices up 8.3% year-over-year and $100 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Elgin?

In Elgin, TX, 50% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Texas Elgin Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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