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Rental Market Trends in Mercedes, TX
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Mercedes, TX is $666/month.
Rent in Mercedes is 60% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$666/month
Average Rent
627 Sq Ft
Average Size
-1.6%
Change / Year
297
Available Apartments
Mercedes rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Mercedes average $501 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Mercedes average $666 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Mercedes average $764 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Mercedes average $725 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Mercedes, TX?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $10 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Mercedes, TX
July 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
67%
Below $700/month
33%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mercedes, TX?
Because the average rent in Mercedes is $666, you’ll want to make about $2,220 per month or $26,640 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.
How does Mercedes, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Mercedes, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Mercedes?
The average rent in Mercedes is $666 per month, which is 60.0% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Mercedes?
The average rent for a house in Mercedes, TX is $1,481 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Mercedes?
Rents in Mercedes, TX are decreasing, with prices down 1.6% year-over-year and $10 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Mercedes?
In Mercedes, TX, 67% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.