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Rental Market Trends in Stafford, TX

What is the average rent in Stafford, TX?

$1,328/month

Average Rent

750 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Stafford, TX is $1,328 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Stafford more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Stafford, you can expect to pay about $1,233 per month for a studio, $1,328 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,561 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,787 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,233/month
577 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,328/month
750 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,561/month
1,107 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,787/month
1,288 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,181/month
1,742 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,506/month
2,427 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,685/month
733 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,844/month
1,158 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,696/month
1,456 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Stafford, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $24 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Stafford, TX
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Stafford, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
4% $700 - $1,000/month
64% $1,001 - $1,500/month
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stafford?

Based on current rent prices, Stafford Oaks, Fountain Lake and Kirkwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Stafford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stafford Oaks
$1,284/month
742 Sq Ft
Fountain Lake
$1,329/month
748 Sq Ft
Kirkwood
$1,710/month
763 Sq Ft
Sugar Ridge
$1,711/month
762 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stafford?

Based on current rent prices, Sugar Ridge, Kirkwood and Fountain Lake are the most expensive neighborhoods in Stafford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sugar Ridge
$1,711/month
762 Sq Ft
Kirkwood
$1,710/month
763 Sq Ft
Fountain Lake
$1,329/month
748 Sq Ft
Stafford Oaks
$1,284/month
742 Sq Ft

Which Stafford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Stafford with the most apartments available are Kirkwood, Sugar Ridge and Stafford Oaks .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kirkwood
$1,710/month
763 Sq Ft
Sugar Ridge
$1,711/month
762 Sq Ft
Stafford Oaks
$1,284/month
742 Sq Ft
Fountain Lake
$1,329/month
748 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Stafford is $1,328, you’ll want to make about $4,426 per month or $53,112 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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Apartment Averages

Stafford Oaks

Stafford, TX

Sugar Ridge

Stafford, TX

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,155/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,388/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,609/month
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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