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Rental Market Trends in Port Lavaca, TX

What is the average rent in Port Lavaca, TX?

$697/month

Average Rent

485 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Port Lavaca, TX is $697 per month. This is 57% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Port Lavaca more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Port Lavaca, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $697 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $937 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,664 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$697/month
485 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$937/month
993 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,664/month
0 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 Port Lavaca, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Port Lavaca, TX
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Port Lavaca, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
67% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $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 Port Lavaca, TX?

Because the average rent in Port Lavaca is $697, you’ll want to make about $2,323 per month or $27,876 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.

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Port Lavaca, TX

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Sea Greens Apartment Homes

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202 Seashell,
Port Lavaca, TX 77979

3 Beds | Call for Rent

Sea Breeze Village

Sea Breeze Village

233 Alcoa Dr,
Port Lavaca, TX 77979

2-3 Beds | $725

223 Seadrift St

223 Seadrift St

223 Seadrift St,
Port Lavaca, TX 77979

2 Beds | $1,000

122 Parker St

122 Parker St

122 Parker St,
Port Lavaca, TX 77979

1 Bed | $750

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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