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Rental Market Trends in South Padre Island, TX

What is the average rent in South Padre Island, TX?

$831/month

Average Rent

324 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in South Padre Island, TX is $831 per month. This is 49% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in South Padre Island more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South Padre Island, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $831 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$831/month
324 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,287/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,680/month
1,771 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in South Padre Island, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $8 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 South Padre Island, TX
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in South Padre Island, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Padre Island, TX?

Because the average rent in South Padre Island is $831, you’ll want to make about $2,770 per month or $33,240 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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South Padre Island, TX

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130 Padre Blvd

130 Padre Blvd

130 Padre Blvd,
South Padre Island, TX 78597

2 Beds | $2,200

107 E Venus Ln

107 E Venus Ln

107 E Venus Ln,
South Padre Island, TX 78597

1 Bed | $1,250

103B E Palmetto Dr

103B E Palmetto Dr

103B E Palmetto Dr,
South Padre Island, TX 78597

3 Beds | $6,000

108 Pike St

108 Pike St

108 Pike St,
South Padre Island, TX 78597

1 Bed | $1,275

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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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