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Rental Market Trends in Odessa, TX

What is the average rent in Odessa, TX?

$1,154/month

Average Rent

669 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Odessa, TX is $1,154 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Odessa more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Odessa, you can expect to pay about $1,161 per month for a studio, $1,154 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,475 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,941 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,161/month
552 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,154/month
669 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,475/month
996 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,941/month
1,231 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,353/month
1,428 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,888/month
2,171 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Odessa, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $0 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Odessa, TX
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Odessa, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
18% $700 - $1,000/month
55% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Odessa?

Based on current rent prices, Emerald Forest Estates, University Gardens and The Fountains are the most affordable neighborhoods in Odessa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Emerald Forest Estates
$1,083/month
585 Sq Ft
University Gardens
$1,085/month
641 Sq Ft
The Fountains
$1,161/month
663 Sq Ft
Mission Estates
$1,397/month
722 Sq Ft
Tuscany at Faudree
$1,610/month
810 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Odessa?

Based on current rent prices, Tuscany at Faudree, Mission Estates and The Fountains are the most expensive neighborhoods in Odessa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tuscany at Faudree
$1,610/month
810 Sq Ft
Mission Estates
$1,397/month
722 Sq Ft
The Fountains
$1,161/month
663 Sq Ft
University Gardens
$1,085/month
641 Sq Ft
Emerald Forest Estates
$1,083/month
585 Sq Ft

Which Odessa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Odessa with the most apartments available are University Gardens, The Fountains and Tuscany at Faudree .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
University Gardens
$1,085/month
641 Sq Ft
The Fountains
$1,161/month
663 Sq Ft
Tuscany at Faudree
$1,610/month
810 Sq Ft
Mission Estates
$1,397/month
722 Sq Ft
Emerald Forest Estates
$1,083/month
585 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Odessa is $1,154, you’ll want to make about $3,846 per month or $46,152 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Odessa, TX is 7.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Odessa is 21.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,154 - $1,941. You can expect to pay 5.4% less for groceries, 2.2% less for utilities, and 12.4% less for transportation.

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Odessa, TX

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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.

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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