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Rental Market Trends in Temple, TX

What is the average rent in Temple, TX?

$1,020/month

Average Rent

693 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Temple, TX is $1,020 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Temple more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Temple, you can expect to pay about $772 per month for a studio, $1,020 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,199 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,668 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$772/month
427 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,020/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,199/month
983 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,668/month
1,368 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,361/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,857/month
1,510 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,002/month
1,870 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,344/month
1,335 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,558/month
1,554 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Temple, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.5%, which averages out to $36 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 Temple, TX
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Temple, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
33% $700 - $1,000/month
52% $1,001 - $1,500/month
4% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Temple?

Based on current rent prices, Westfield and Canyon Creek" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Temple.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westfield
$1,050/month
728 Sq Ft
Canyon Creek
$1,062/month
600 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Temple?

Based on current rent prices, Canyon Creek and Westfield" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Temple.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Canyon Creek
$1,062/month
600 Sq Ft
Westfield
$1,050/month
728 Sq Ft

Which Temple neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Temple with the most apartments available are Westfield and Canyon Creek" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westfield
$1,050/month
728 Sq Ft
Canyon Creek
$1,062/month
600 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Temple is $1,020, you’ll want to make about $3,400 per month or $40,800 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 Temple, TX is 13.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Temple is 21.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $772 - $1,668. You can expect to pay 6.8% less for groceries, 1.9% more for utilities, and 10.9% less for transportation.

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Virtu On Azalea

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$1,049 - $2,125

1-3 Beds

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6611 Abode Ave,
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$1,210 - $2,050

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623 Azalea Dr,
Temple, TX 76502

$1,299 - $1,969

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† 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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