Last updated May 29, 2026
Average Rent in Texas (2026)
Average rent across Texas is $1,740/mo as of May 2026, based on 20,422 units tracked daily across 71 cities and 948 apartment communities. Rents are down $219 (11.3%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $500 to $14,888.
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Texas Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices come from our proprietary data sourcing, refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $1,756 | -$391 | 3,653 | $700 |
| Austin | $1,980 | -$16 | 3,401 | $500 |
| Addison | $1,666 | -$266 | 2,068 | $697 |
| Houston | $2,162 | -$48 | 1,194 | $600 |
| Lewisville | $1,620 | -$53 | 1,114 | $929 |
| San Antonio | $2,076 | -$72 | 770 | $861 |
| Denton | $1,583 | -$206 | 719 | $800 |
| Richardson | $1,652 | -$114 | 523 | $604 |
| Allen | $1,763 | -$382 | 521 | $1,099 |
| Carrollton | $1,521 | +$231 | 511 | $929 |
| Arlington | $1,104 | +$117 | 441 | $649 |
| New Braunfels | $1,466 | -$87 | 370 | $927 |
| Mckinney | $1,529 | +$68 | 313 | $915 |
| Conroe | $1,410 | +$101 | 265 | $750 |
| Prosper | $1,863 | -$356 | 261 | $1,100 |
| The Colony | $1,701 | +$54 | 253 | $1,151 |
| College Station | $1,686 | -$44 | 222 | $725 |
| Round Rock | $1,493 | -$137 | 218 | $923 |
| Richmond | $1,591 | +$71 | 209 | $993 |
| Irving | $1,653 | -$15 | 205 | $973 |
Show 51 smaller Texas cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katy | $1,681 | -$47 | 199 | $875 |
| Frisco | $1,693 | -$410 | 188 | $1,000 |
| Flower Mound | $2,143 | +$326 | 187 | $1,028 |
| Temple | $1,217 | -$30 | 179 | $710 |
| Corpus Christi | $1,160 | -$57 | 177 | $650 |
| Aubrey | $1,439 | -$161 | 166 | $938 |
| North Richland Hills | $1,918 | +$22 | 163 | $895 |
| Grapevine | $2,000 | +$126 | 160 | $1,264 |
| Farmers Branch | $1,946 | +$267 | 153 | $1,204 |
| Mansfield | $2,245 | +$91 | 140 | $1,233 |
| Laredo | $1,230 | +$332 | 115 | $700 |
| Killeen | $1,333 | -$148 | 108 | $650 |
| Garland | $1,722 | +$187 | 100 | $899 |
| Mission | $1,020 | -$78 | 78 | $750 |
| Beaumont | $1,236 | +$2 | 77 | $799 |
| Pasadena | $1,180 | -$32 | 71 | $749 |
| Corinth | $1,582 | +$90 | 66 | $1,049 |
| Mcallen | $997 | +$268 | 61 | $749 |
| Waco | $1,488 | -$99 | 60 | $600 |
| Midland | $1,617 | -$6 | 60 | $1,025 |
| Plano | $1,571 | +$235 | 59 | $1,055 |
| Fairview | $1,804 | -$5 | 57 | $1,505 |
| Abilene | $1,961 | -$180 | 56 | $799 |
| Hickory Creek | $1,906 | +$31 | 54 | $1,421 |
| Amarillo | $921 | +$60 | 45 | $600 |
| Little Elm | $1,713 | +$17 | 34 | $1,149 |
| Sachse | $1,991 | -$5 | 31 | $1,534 |
| Lake Dallas | $1,531 | -$9 | 31 | $956 |
| Pearland | $1,500 | +$49 | 30 | $980 |
| Mesquite | $1,286 | +$52 | 30 | $901 |
| Brownsville | $1,228 | -$183 | 27 | $897 |
| Lubbock | $1,082 | -$652 | 24 | $685 |
| Fort Worth | $1,845 | +$138 | 17 | $1,384 |
| Highland Village | $1,796 | -$77 | 16 | $1,344 |
| Tyler | $1,525 | +$19 | 15 | $1,031 |
| Grand Prairie | $2,002 | -$21 | 14 | $1,534 |
| Cedar Park | $1,087 | -$197 | 10 | $873 |
| Pharr | $1,307 | -- | 9 | $999 |
| Edinburg | $1,206 | +$591 | 9 | $819 |
| Celina | $1,959 | +$3 | 9 | $1,396 |
| Wichita Falls | $814 | +$25 | 8 | $656 |
| Pflugerville | $1,564 | +$9 | 7 | $1,040 |
| Leander | $1,391 | -$68 | 7 | $1,149 |
| Kingwood | $1,282 | -$106 | 7 | $1,016 |
| Sugar Land | $1,474 | +$9 | 6 | $1,197 |
| Spring | $1,383 | -$82 | 6 | $1,055 |
| Euless | $1,451 | +$17 | 6 | $1,300 |
| El Paso | $1,099 | -$1,316 | 6 | $868 |
| Rockwall | $1,596 | -$145 | 5 | $1,220 |
| Huntsville | $709 | -$24 | 5 | $615 |
| Bryan | $1,695 | -- | 1 | $1,695 |
Which Texas Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across Texas cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 15 biggest movers.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in Texas broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,793 | $600 | $11,926 | 1,274 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,538 | $500 | $6,635 | 10,532 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,951 | $500 | $12,100 | 6,991 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,243 | $685 | $14,888 | 1,336 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,477 | $635 | $3,795 | 247 |
Texas Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Texas apartments.
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What is the average rent in Texas?
The average rent in Texas is $1,740 per month as of May 2026, based on 20,422 units tracked across 71 cities.
Which Texas city has the cheapest rent?
Bryan has the lowest average rent in Texas at $1,695 per month, with units starting from $1,695.
Are rents going up or down in Texas?
Rents in Texas have decreased by $219 (11.3%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Texas?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Texas is $1,538 per month, with 10,532 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Texas?
Dallas is the most expensive city in Texas with an average rent of $1,756 per month.
How many apartments are available in Texas?
We track 20,422 individual units across 948 apartment communities in 71 Texas cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Texas?
The average studio apartment rent in Texas is $1,793 per month.
How often are Texas rent prices updated?
Our proprietary data sourcing refreshes real asking prices every morning. All Texas rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.