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Rental Market Trends in Texas

Updated July 2026

$1,245/month

Average Rent

-1.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

-$19

Average Price Decrease

Ranked 19th

Least Expensive Rent by State

316,628

Available Rentals

Killeen, TX

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Texas?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Texas is $1,245/month. When you rent an apartment in Texas, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,121 per month for a studio, $1,245 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,556 for a two-bedroom apartment in Texas. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,964 or more.

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,121/month
503 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,245/month
714 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,556/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,964/month
1,339 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Texas?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Texas to live are Killeen, Lubbock and Amarillo.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Killeen
$861/month
606 Sq Ft
Lubbock
$870/month
666 Sq Ft
Amarillo
$918/month
663 Sq Ft
Brownsville
$920/month
658 Sq Ft
Pasadena
$936/month
675 Sq Ft
El Paso
$990/month
650 Sq Ft
Corpus Christi
$1,019/month
688 Sq Ft
Laredo
$1,028/month
657 Sq Ft
Mesquite
$1,052/month
687 Sq Ft
San Antonio
$1,072/month
694 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Texas?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Texas to live are Frisco, Plano and Austin.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Frisco
$1,477/month
771 Sq Ft
Plano
$1,461/month
759 Sq Ft
Austin
$1,417/month
712 Sq Ft
Dallas
$1,413/month
714 Sq Ft
McKinney
$1,363/month
754 Sq Ft
Grand Prairie
$1,327/month
718 Sq Ft
Irving
$1,317/month
714 Sq Ft
Fort Worth
$1,271/month
717 Sq Ft
Garland
$1,237/month
716 Sq Ft
Houston
$1,182/month
723 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

State

Texas

316,628 Available Apartments for Rent

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† 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.


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