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Average Rent in Texas

Rental market overview for Texas, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$1,097

Median Income

$70,256

Rent Burden

29.9%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

29.9%of income to rent

Texas: 29.9% rent burden, near the 30% affordability threshold.

<25% 25 to 30%>30%

Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Texas

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in Texas by median income and median rent
CityMedian incomeMedian rentRent burden
Houston$60,440$1,23531.2%
San Antonio$59,593$1,18931.3%
Dallas$63,985$1,30529.8%
Austin$86,556$1,54928.9%
Fort Worth$72,726$1,31331.9%
El Paso$55,710$97630.7%
Arlington$71,736$1,29732.9%
Corpus Christi$64,449$1,17830.5%
Plano$105,679$1,69926.6%
Lubbock$58,734$1,09332.1%
Laredo$60,928$96830.2%
Irving$76,686$1,42326.4%
Garland$71,044$1,42132.1%
Frisco$144,567$1,80327.0%
Amarillo$60,628$99727.8%
Grand Prairie$76,626$1,38130.8%
McKinney$113,286$1,74029.8%
Brownsville$46,735$87230.0%
Killeen$57,086$1,08429.3%
Pasadena$64,698$1,15928.5%
McAllen$56,326$95531.1%
Denton$71,921$1,26433.8%
Waco$47,421$1,03834.0%
Midland$90,448$1,40029.4%
Carrollton$95,380$1,55528.0%
Abilene$59,254$1,06029.7%
Lewisville$82,006$1,45529.3%
Pearland$111,123$1,62231.8%
Round Rock$91,888$1,58629.8%
College Station$52,397$1,12938.1%
The Woodlands$142,384$1,72323.9%
Richardson$94,362$1,72529.1%
Beaumont$53,745$99230.3%
League City$117,316$1,59827.1%
Odessa$71,293$1,28229.6%
Sugar Land$132,247$1,86827.7%
Tyler$63,056$1,11327.8%
Allen$121,259$1,74727.9%
Wichita Falls$55,584$94927.9%
Edinburg$54,139$92030.7%
San Angelo$65,040$1,03729.1%
New Braunfels$85,827$1,42627.9%
Conroe$71,630$1,25531.9%
Atascocita$115,687$1,70624.0%
Mission$56,421$87627.7%
Bryan$55,234$1,10933.7%
Baytown$61,158$1,20729.4%
Temple$61,003$1,08830.6%
Longview$61,003$1,00029.0%
Pharr$45,016$92629.9%
Flower Mound$154,471$2,03926.9%
Cedar Park$118,903$1,67730.0%
Missouri City$97,211$1,78133.3%
Mansfield$112,465$1,67030.5%
Georgetown$87,465$1,57532.1%
Harlingen$50,367$86729.9%
North Richland Hills$88,656$1,46528.4%
San Marcos$47,394$1,25139.7%
Victoria$64,832$1,09430.1%
Pflugerville$111,151$1,67726.9%
Spring$83,754$1,63126.9%
Rowlett$110,954$1,80727.2%
Leander$129,684$1,80226.7%
Euless$77,403$1,49727.7%
Wylie$109,465$1,84431.0%
Port Arthur$45,357$93832.3%
DeSoto$81,736$1,41436.9%
Galveston$57,453$1,20032.7%
Texas City$61,359$1,13730.8%
Grapevine$107,165$1,75027.1%
Bedford$80,924$1,33227.9%
Burleson$87,312$1,57126.8%
Cedar Hill$84,132$1,67637.7%
Kyle$85,199$1,57232.6%
Little Elm$110,218$1,91629.2%
Rockwall$114,799$1,72828.7%
Huntsville$37,419$97040.8%
Haltom City$57,649$1,23930.4%
Keller$162,094$1,85031.3%
The Colony$106,518$1,73924.5%
Sherman$58,020$1,10930.2%
Channelview$64,011$1,11828.9%
Schertz$94,173$1,51328.7%
Coppell$143,817$1,74324.5%
Waxahachie$80,044$1,38729.7%
Lancaster$65,323$1,48838.0%
Friendswood$121,301$1,63627.6%
Weslaco$53,517$88431.1%
Duncanville$66,601$1,45838.7%
Hurst$71,275$1,24629.5%
Rosenberg$66,046$1,29428.7%
Mission Bend$66,422$1,49636.9%
Copperas Cove$64,798$96226.1%
Texarkana$48,054$91333.0%
Farmers Branch$88,282$1,70124.7%
La Porte$79,193$1,26331.9%
Midlothian$119,323$1,50629.5%
Socorro$47,649$95628.4%
Del Rio$57,072$86124.5%
Timberwood Park$135,709$1,73228.6%
Lufkin$57,938$96228.9%
Deer Park$89,219$1,25532.1%
Harker Heights$72,258$1,06328.3%
Cibolo$116,510$1,87225.0%
Weatherford$78,765$1,35031.6%
Nacogdoches$37,612$87336.6%
Canyon Lake$90,758$1,24336.1%
Cleburne$60,929$1,19831.9%
Prosper$178,224$1,89225.3%
West Odessa$63,207$99714.1%
Southlake$250,001$2,51828.8%
Seguin$58,165$1,06225.9%
Hutto$105,743$2,10329.4%
Greenville$60,510$1,17330.6%
Eagle Pass$52,254$73030.2%
Converse$77,237$1,40333.2%
Lake Jackson$89,215$1,40124.2%
Sachse$127,888$1,67025.3%
Alvin$68,266$1,16531.8%
Balch Springs$58,680$1,16631.6%
Big Spring$65,418$99527.1%
Colleyville$196,298$2,78527.3%
Fort Hood$54,404$1,29029.0%
Forney$102,107$1,46629.7%
Kingsville$50,963$97333.2%
University Park$250,001$2,68632.5%
Corsicana$49,353$96630.5%
Denison$58,930$1,05828.5%
San Benito$38,100$86636.0%
Cloverleaf$53,762$1,06332.3%
Paris$44,022$85129.9%
Benbrook$80,971$1,38932.2%
Kerrville$58,797$1,02730.2%
Saginaw$99,752$1,66829.6%
Fresno$88,448$2,04230.1%
Marshall$49,162$86634.0%
Watauga$88,775$1,74430.6%
Sienna$163,241$2,56522.7%
Belton$57,025$1,15933.9%
Katy$114,917$1,44434.7%
Pecan Grove$135,420$1,66632.8%
Horizon City$61,194$1,06735.7%
Corinth$116,083$1,67633.0%
Brushy Creek$133,060$1,97525.9%
Fulshear$170,602$1,74519.4%
Celina$142,643$1,85342.0%
Dickinson$81,739$1,16331.1%
Stephenville$48,088$1,06434.4%
Murphy$152,847$2,35451.0%
Ennis$73,176$1,17628.2%
Portland$83,493$1,73129.8%
Plainview$46,274$76325.7%
Alamo$47,398$65531.5%
Universal City$71,287$1,17128.2%
Angleton$77,235$1,09023.0%
Orange$58,756$98729.7%
Fate$121,935$2,28232.7%
Cinco Ranch$152,074$1,75019.2%
Lakeway$154,118$2,56331.9%
Brownwood$45,412$83533.3%
Palestine$43,759$98134.0%
Seagoville$65,300$1,19335.1%
Anna$93,785$1,88824.3%
Nederland$73,706$1,26526.5%
Alton$44,317$89129.6%
Boerne$82,982$1,45333.2%
La Marque$61,403$1,12539.5%
Princeton$93,586$1,73431.6%
Crowley$88,333$1,59929.1%
White Settlement$52,999$1,18531.9%
Terrell$61,513$1,14032.6%
Alice$43,017$86033.5%
Steiner Ranch$188,405$1,63446.3%
Bay City$50,212$99338.3%
Brenham$52,664$1,00332.4%
Gainesville$49,170$1,03729.3%
Stafford$87,245$1,36822.8%
Bellaire$215,636$2,42329.7%
Groves$64,737$1,21028.8%
Addison$78,153$1,62027.0%
Pampa$52,966$84432.4%
Donna$34,049$69434.3%
Humble$58,581$1,12334.6%
Taylor$66,626$1,04132.2%
Glenn Heights$87,686$1,30436.8%
Mercedes$43,243$62534.8%
South Houston$51,006$1,13135.2%
Mount Pleasant$51,689$76823.3%
Hewitt$75,898$1,30831.5%
Sulphur Springs$54,950$95523.5%
Highland Village$162,879$2,25330.2%
Gatesville$46,536$93729.4%
Live Oak$74,326$1,36223.7%
Rendon$98,062$1,16523.8%
Aldine$38,239$1,11142.4%
Uvalde$47,289$1,06129.9%
Manor$96,657$1,61128.2%
Rio Grande City$44,307$70935.6%
Palmview$41,483$70329.4%
Melissa$138,465$2,26934.3%
Canyon$67,631$91930.1%
Royse City$114,917$1,74029.2%
Mineral Wells$58,529$96127.4%
Buda$105,378$1,64824.6%
West University Place$250,001$3,50117.0%
Hereford$51,164$84521.5%
Red Oak$105,309$1,42743.0%
Lockhart$68,270$1,12231.0%
Dumas$65,379$1,00019.9%
Jacksonville$49,750$83530.3%
Hidalgo$45,919$83245.8%
Wells Branch$59,992$1,38432.1%
Forest Hill$58,713$1,49137.0%
Beeville$47,815$98631.0%
Port Neches$85,086$1,03825.0%
Lumberton$99,066$99019.7%
Seabrook$96,223$1,48228.0%
Azle$83,081$1,24226.3%
Kilgore$58,439$96227.6%
Andrews$86,806$1,41524.2%
Henderson$55,263$98828.3%
Trophy Club$183,125$1,90824.8%
Athens$54,828$1,06338.2%
Santa Fe$91,209$94719.8%
Tomball$70,829$1,18836.9%
Levelland$50,707$71330.0%
Fort Bliss$57,283$1,49429.2%
Borger$54,159$86825.6%
Robinson$93,148$1,38530.8%
Webster$58,555$1,24929.3%
El Campo$62,667$97424.2%
Richmond$51,832$1,17541.7%
Town of Pecos$56,058$95025.9%
Lantana$205,412$3,41719.0%
Port Lavaca$58,871$90322.3%
Roma$26,951$46833.3%
Four Corners$68,378$1,68051.0%
Leon Valley$58,784$1,10931.5%
Snyder$54,915$1,04424.3%
Manvel$105,188$1,63135.9%
Granbury$65,015$1,21838.3%
Selma$95,692$1,73925.0%
Hornsby Bend$81,775$1,99437.2%
Fredericksburg$56,858$1,29631.5%
Burkburnett$62,143$87523.4%
Freeport$50,704$1,04333.8%
Pleasanton$70,685$1,04724.5%
Clute$68,306$1,18930.2%
La Homa$38,365$69634.4%
Galena Park$45,614$1,16338.9%
Sweetwater$44,306$80127.0%
Bonham$53,899$1,02735.1%
Bellmead$51,474$93932.6%
Fairview$103,219$1,70326.7%
Bacliff$52,246$1,17429.1%
Raymondville$42,109$81625.7%
Rockport$62,394$1,28036.0%
Robstown$35,417$95226.1%
San Elizario$46,486$85324.1%
Scenic Oaks$182,063$1,49551.0%
Elgin$85,014$1,12822.4%
Vernon$47,528$80824.0%
Bastrop$59,087$1,17928.2%
Fair Oaks Ranch$150,237$2,31628.4%
Vidor$56,866$79133.2%
Heath$211,522$1,88615.0%
Ingleside$73,191$1,27536.5%
Eidson Road$39,621$77036.0%
Jacinto City$58,333$1,11633.3%
Roanoke$113,171$1,69823.5%
Iowa Colony$110,000$2,13321.4%
Bridge City$95,688$1,04519.8%
Woodway$111,014$1,72027.2%
Helotes$124,367$2,46232.4%
Commerce$41,382$91331.7%
Sanger$86,083$1,24728.7%
Travis Ranch$73,804$2,26849.8%
Brownfield$41,228$75937.3%
Pearsall$41,761$82436.7%
Highland Park$249,923$2,67324.4%
Dayton$59,848$98630.7%
Bee Cave$104,949$1,78726.1%
Murillo$68,739$71527.3%
Graham$63,361$89827.5%
Aransas Pass$59,403$1,14224.0%
Wharton$37,722$78431.1%
Heartland$85,449$2,13051.0%
Perryton$61,067$82921.5%
Kennedale$112,646$1,14124.6%
Lamesa$39,434$81733.8%
Paloma Creek South$133,019$2,24430.1%
Richland Hills$73,601$1,26927.2%
Whitehouse$72,900$1,58531.4%
Hondo$57,819$1,12730.0%
Fort Stockton$65,657$87224.1%
Liberty$57,962$97238.2%
Hillsboro$53,021$91130.2%
Cuero$53,386$94034.6%
Kirby$58,880$1,06124.6%
Sonterra$83,952$1,65631.2%
Prairie View$19,238$93734.1%
Dalhart$75,000$1,13324.4%
Joshua$66,183$1,13334.2%
Sunnyvale$152,632$99933.6%
Mont Belvieu$132,010$1,56323.3%
Homestead Meadows South$58,940$74920.6%
Navasota$47,793$77138.5%
Jersey Village$88,101$1,33526.5%
Cleveland$46,875$83527.8%
Lucas$205,288$1,75732.2%
Providence Village$101,654$2,29033.0%
Lake Dallas$72,386$1,31929.8%
Monahans$75,425$1,11833.4%
River Oaks$66,754$1,17622.5%
West Livingston$62,500$1,09123.0%
Mila Doce$39,247$59518.1%
Kaufman$55,349$1,16626.8%
Floresville$60,556$1,03128.9%
Alamo Heights$149,332$1,39019.7%
Hitchcock$75,741$1,22640.2%
Lampasas$57,270$83229.2%
Highlands$64,343$1,36028.4%
Lacy-Lakeview$46,311$81125.6%
Gonzales$58,542$91625.8%
Jasper$38,796$82042.1%
Lackland AFB$98,828$1,96727.5%
Kingsland$54,366$91724.1%
Marble Falls$53,789$1,28330.3%
Seminole$73,074$87827.8%
Camp Swift$61,586$96324.3%
Mexia$33,239$75335.7%
Silsbee$58,641$94029.5%
Olivarez$61,740$78914.1%
La Feria$38,656$86233.3%
Sealy$60,313$1,11734.1%
Canutillo$40,655$89845.3%
Decatur$70,579$88927.7%
Savannah$119,000$2,01928.6%
Homestead Meadows North$52,031$84027.6%
Belterra$201,419$2,77520.1%
Pecan Plantation$97,100$1,83625.5%
Willis$55,876$1,30730.6%
Carthage$42,788$68031.3%
Iowa Park$61,667$94927.3%
Burnet$77,376$99729.8%
Keene$53,701$96123.8%
Crockett$37,500$74231.7%
Crystal City$49,211$80618.2%
Penitas$50,110$61139.6%
Gun Barrel City$63,938$90727.5%
Briar$80,486$84631.9%
White Oak$94,273$1,10727.3%
Northlake$105,962$1,52327.5%
Lindale$79,557$1,01928.0%
Salida del Sol Estates$20,613$72651.0%
Gladewater$47,749$80828.4%
Nolanville$66,295$1,03332.2%
Everman$56,420$1,18531.6%
Bridgeport$96,231$1,13618.4%
Doolittle$33,326$90733.5%
Alpine$46,619$78036.8%
Edna$60,361$94225.7%
Kermit$84,931$91917.8%
Lakehills$77,356$89723.4%
Littlefield$48,962$81336.9%
Aubrey$93,071$1,27529.5%
Wake Village$65,595$91635.1%
Slaton$54,278$1,02317.5%
Yoakum$44,627$84930.8%
Cameron Park$34,248$77233.6%
Bulverde$107,315$1,37422.9%
Windcrest$85,984$1,33451.0%
Childress$55,500$85825.7%
Wolfforth$100,703$1,38827.0%
Elsa$44,505$69132.3%
San Leon$74,818$1,17142.8%
Hempstead$54,066$1,06928.6%
Livingston$47,952$1,02331.6%
Hutchins$39,929$1,44044.5%
Krum$105,366$1,43226.4%
Muleshoe$76,618$68723.5%
Sinton$46,411$53731.6%
Dripping Springs$104,141$2,01529.2%
Bowie$60,659$1,16124.3%
McGregor$69,677$1,05425.9%
Marlin$31,240$52038.5%
Luling$59,773$1,01526.5%
Atlanta$62,215$90926.7%
Rockdale$39,911$94232.3%
Sansom Park$54,909$1,15032.8%
Wilmer$63,003$1,19923.9%
Cameron$57,076$83027.4%
Rusk$68,611$94613.4%
Fabens$35,785$63523.2%
Shady Hollow$159,904$2,18438.9%
Liberty Hill$93,198$1,46421.3%
Breckenridge$38,500$66529.8%
Center$57,875$94224.4%
Primera$61,108$90625.8%
Nassau Bay$74,542$1,23727.5%
Sparks$30,848$95951.0%
Venus$94,612$1,44231.8%
Doffing$24,404$91231.5%
Brookshire$58,712$1,21622.1%
Granite Shoals$65,101$1,15525.8%
Port Isabel$42,601$66122.7%
North Alamo$50,935$70024.0%
Brady$50,197$80826.0%
Zapata$34,818$43827.0%
Alvarado$86,083$99222.3%
Sandy Oaks$51,949$1,12531.3%
Willow Park$104,931$2,30323.3%
Aledo$123,045$2,32626.4%
Terrell Hills$199,643$1,10030.9%
Giddings$63,529$1,13921.7%
Hudson$50,149$1,07933.6%
Oak Point$104,120$2,19622.6%
Lavon$122,889$1,78126.5%
Progreso$38,686$58435.0%
Hickory Creek$138,584$2,15719.4%
Gilmer$43,894$84827.4%
Carrizo Springs$26,033$52119.6%
Mineola$42,147$91235.0%
Van Alstyne$75,882$1,17839.9%
Meadows Place$78,396$1,25340.9%
Richwood$75,500$1,23826.0%
Potosi$112,598$1,51219.2%
Lake Worth$82,114$1,26927.1%
Morgan's Point Resort$77,000$96851.0%
Argyle$205,246$2,52046.2%
Post$44,701$1,05519.7%
New Boston$59,030$81222.3%
Horseshoe Bay$85,197$1,62129.1%
Diboll$55,399$52518.6%
Hearne$32,402$61044.5%
La Joya$51,412$63818.7%
Pilot Point$68,676$1,20227.4%
Madisonville$62,135$79519.5%
Rio Bravo$36,560$76041.4%
Medina$24,566$56651.0%
Tulia$29,408$73937.7%
Denver City$81,449$1,04226.8%
La Grange$53,191$69633.4%
Palacios$59,469$91328.6%
Grape Creek$49,191$95541.6%
Pittsburg$46,885$75032.4%
Devine$45,616$66244.8%
Wyldwood$67,422$1,26651.0%
Hallsville$86,757$1,13525.5%
Hebbronville$40,994$75427.2%
Mathis$37,620$48928.3%
Falfurrias$31,275$37722.5%
Canton$52,500$96830.7%
Spring Valley Village$229,702$3,50115.8%
Jacksboro$38,774$77530.6%
Comanche$47,628$81429.2%
Bellville$61,500$87127.4%
Dimmitt$64,848$84030.6%
Jourdanton$74,185$96935.8%
Whitesboro$72,092$1,04620.7%
Friona$67,837$78621.5%
Caldwell$57,222$96522.7%
San Carlos$38,348$53244.7%
Midway North$51,648$78151.0%
Crandall$101,829$1,15225.6%
Castle Hills$102,768$1,46935.6%
Smithville$56,627$76220.8%
Coleman$49,588$73125.3%
Colorado City$46,961$76823.3%
Sullivan City$39,067$63831.7%
Cisco$59,698$84825.1%
Mabank$51,938$89931.7%
Nash$36,804$88930.1%
Clyde$60,799$1,01030.7%
Anthony$48,934$98329.8%
San Diego$46,620$1,09322.8%
Cockrell Hill$49,810$1,00925.0%
Wills Point$55,100$84837.4%
Rosita$54,432$3289.0%
Edgecliff Village$84,045$1,69018.5%
Cotulla$68,431$84815.0%
Columbus$56,250$85626.2%
Hudson Bend$90,179$1,66131.1%
Scissors$28,522$54840.9%
Groesbeck$47,500$77119.8%
Santa Rita Ranch$160,181$2,71014.7%
West Columbia$70,086$97224.0%
Eastland$55,802$76126.4%
Central Gardens$98,750$1,02516.0%
Sweeny$63,125$1,08823.4%
Ballinger$54,583$96619.7%
Bullard$104,141$1,50028.4%
Elm Creek$64,853$66047.8%
Howe$59,375$1,02236.2%
Josephine$80,648$1,34726.0%
Huntington$46,809$82623.6%
Barrett$66,883$1,04125.9%
Clifton$56,500$96426.2%
Westway$31,279$1,01751.0%
Crane$73,977$91320.0%
Reno city (Lamar County)$62,284$1,07437.2%
West Orange$63,409$1,26838.5%
Eagle Lake$50,526$1,02418.2%
South Alamo$35,742$62922.9%
Winnsboro$53,983$96424.3%
Redwood$69,132$1,07518.3%
Teague$63,640$63137.2%
Dublin$52,153$97337.2%
Llano$46,404$99533.5%
West Lake Hills$210,000$1,56616.8%
Dilley$59,044$66929.2%
Lake Cherokee$87,361$93751.0%
La Blanca$47,563$97019.7%
Val Verde Park$58,815$87021.3%
Chandler$53,814$90235.7%
Presidio$22,917$39123.8%
Abernathy$80,114$70924.3%
Waller$36,160$1,00330.5%
Barton Creek$230,556$1,98418.1%
Springtown$69,500$1,33927.5%
Oak Trail Shores$31,768$95020.0%
Paloma Creek$89,279$2,33138.8%
Indian Hills$26,557$1,11223.6%
Bishop$45,750$90221.0%
Combes$39,555$85924.0%
Grand Saline$37,823$82848.2%
Beach City$169,570$1,20513.2%
Hollywood Park$137,411$2,68333.9%
San Saba$43,224$93229.8%
Early$60,313$1,07627.3%
Henrietta$61,317$72523.7%
Karnes City$57,311$83636.8%
Woodville$42,778$94129.5%
Needville$67,875$1,18625.9%
Port Aransas$69,063$2,09836.9%
Cactus$49,605$69922.8%
Onalaska$56,168$99951.0%
El Lago$99,375$1,36226.9%
Reno city (Parker and Tarrant Counties)$76,027$98922.9%
Oak Ridge North$106,944$2,05051.0%
Nocona$42,104$66825.4%
Olney$39,770$58727.9%
Castroville$72,805$1,20329.1%
Liberty City$64,153$1,17819.9%
Spearman$62,601$83025.7%
The Homesteads$59,127$1,29228.2%
Big Lake$70,160$1,02222.4%
Haskell$59,333$78822.4%
Shallowater$71,572$1,02823.7%
Citrus City$26,971$1,06951.0%
Hamilton$46,538$83927.2%
Nixon$64,957$88922.8%
Stamford$43,750$1,06851.0%
Poteet$58,214$74421.0%
Brazoria$38,889$92644.3%
Clarksville$33,935$60340.2%
Fairfield$48,512$90028.2%
Hackberry$112,981$2,13524.0%
Wimberley$92,868$69722.7%
George West$46,705$82324.1%
Sonora$53,400$65918.7%
Taft$54,286$1,07929.9%
Shady Shores$149,333$1,12034.4%
Premont$46,245$73718.3%
La Paloma$56,893$81117.8%
Seymour$53,077$49829.6%
Ferris$62,036$1,23124.3%
Talty$128,864$3,22726.9%
Lyford$39,300$65829.7%
Pottsboro$75,938$1,23023.3%
Mauriceville$68,190$88321.6%
Pantego$84,125$1,37336.0%
Mount Vernon$63,750$94926.2%
Ranger$30,344$63124.5%
Holly Lake Ranch$65,962$1,18813.2%
Panorama Village$74,107$1,44937.3%
The Hills$152,250$3,50151.0%
Daingerfield$40,573$71827.7%
Junction$55,110$70024.0%
Trinity$35,905$75333.9%
Elmendorf$55,313$1,29251.0%
Fritch$74,130$1,15029.4%
Leonard$52,346$1,00418.7%
Tahoka$41,282$1,04342.8%
Troy$64,694$1,13519.8%
Dalworthington Gardens$108,750$1,73729.0%
Inez$83,438$6759.0%
Ben Bolt$71,190$88840.5%
Ponder$98,227$2,04529.0%
Anahuac$69,742$1,29523.3%
Winnie$65,750$98726.6%
Sheldon$70,285$1,40023.0%
Hooks$52,031$89934.0%
Hudson Oaks$125,795$1,07836.3%
Jonestown$112,841$1,18842.5%
Woodcreek$80,227$1,74551.0%
South Padre Island$62,557$1,36133.0%
Winters$44,426$65836.1%
Little River-Academy$73,125$1,12820.8%
McQueeney$93,750$1,18445.1%
Malakoff$50,244$82928.8%
Tool$65,417$1,12128.2%
Kirbyville$30,152$59731.2%
Whitney$39,215$82134.0%
Haslet$160,481$1,75013.5%
Canadian$54,013$1,02526.3%
Italy$55,650$1,24137.4%
Wild Peach Village$53,182$1,31323.9%
Hedwig Village$202,500$1,35928.9%
Ganado$55,938$84023.4%
Shepherd$47,094$66724.3%
Shadybrook$64,798$85326.9%
Ozona$60,288$58313.9%
Quitman$58,924$1,02736.1%
Rio Hondo$58,487$92141.1%
Olmos Park$179,500$1,07135.6%
Gunter$106,700$1,37523.3%
Briarcliff$123,000$2,39619.8%
Lytle$51,875$86923.4%
Newton$41,413$86137.8%
Pinehurst$49,125$95524.5%
East Bernard$72,500$1,13018.6%
Idalou$62,200$76428.2%
Wellington$46,439$53428.0%
Yorktown$66,125$83615.0%
Preston$57,801$1,52721.3%
Mart$50,652$93634.1%
Pelican Bay$49,657$1,16032.3%
Las Lomas$26,964$60334.4%
Mason$61,797$82232.5%
Somerset$73,217$1,02520.6%
Troup$49,063$96435.2%
Blanco$59,601$85124.4%
Meadowlakes$71,316$1,41427.5%
Electra$44,922$70528.5%
Jarrell$103,017$1,66114.7%
Memphis$43,901$54426.8%
Copper Canyon$135,938$1,94643.7%
De Leon$40,720$53628.8%
Shiner$90,119$1,17226.0%
Willow Grove$77,750$1,22020.6%
Sour Lake$65,515$1,15232.5%
Gregory$34,916$80332.8%
Jefferson$47,524$82825.2%
Roman Forest$117,652$1,75730.6%
Van Horn$37,391$91812.6%
Bells$75,625$84833.6%
Hamlin$53,750$86516.9%
Llano Grande$36,615$52229.9%
Crosby$38,750$98051.0%
Caddo Mills$73,056$97231.4%
Splendora$64,361$1,11925.2%
Kountze$52,226$81224.5%
Manchaca$124,491$2,15218.8%
Odem$47,059$92136.3%
Itasca$58,098$78323.9%
Krugerville$122,500$1,65022.5%
Quanah$51,050$54421.9%
Corrigan$42,212$69123.7%
Garfield$54,938$1,29347.6%
Bayou Vista$115,694$2,19024.5%
Ingram$46,051$97139.3%
Pleak$67,594$1,04920.4%
Shamrock$39,333$87239.9%
Anson$43,576$91727.2%
Grandview$75,724$1,11828.0%
Bartonville$143,333$1,55027.8%
Honey Grove$43,810$55528.8%
Kemah$93,021$1,71324.4%
Uhland$76,011$1,24036.2%
Eldorado$47,870$60714.3%
Little Cypress$75,000$1,05819.5%
Kerens$44,444$64929.6%
Seth Ward$53,000$83019.8%
Cooper$44,028$87332.0%
Buna$36,250$73021.9%
Beverly Hills$49,597$95330.2%
Lakeside town (Tarrant County)$94,375$1,61032.0%
Lowry Crossing$108,000$1,25013.5%
Palm Valley$69,773$1,12325.0%
Hale Center$47,130$67323.9%
Laughlin AFB$62,333$1,30526.6%
Grapeland$44,205$86327.0%
San Augustine$24,628$74748.5%
Lopezville$36,049$78614.0%
Old River-Winfree$77,813$1,29421.6%
West Tawakoni$54,154$1,14437.5%
Rhome$85,625$1,25024.5%
Buffalo$57,813$93414.5%
Bertram$61,688$1,36620.3%
Eden$45,000$65642.3%
Goldthwaite$57,022$60819.6%
Goliad$39,138$70336.5%
Flatonia$66,477$64017.8%
Godley$56,792$1,17131.4%
Collinsville$59,525$1,10822.7%
Johnson City$45,160$1,01051.0%
Olton$57,250$81526.3%
Hawkins$66,310$92630.0%
Carter$96,029$92536.4%
Baird$49,402$49818.6%
Clarendon$47,457$71827.6%
Edgewood$70,197$95924.5%
Lockney$52,500$90227.9%
West Sharyland$41,984$76536.3%
Cross Roads$127,054$1,90629.1%
Poth$69,917$1,13722.6%
Linden$42,750$63737.2%
Lake Brownwood$74,737$94619.6%
Bangs$47,409$76228.1%
Serenada$84,792$1,86748.6%
McCamey$44,492$1,35851.0%
Meridian$56,495$69830.3%
Waskom$47,313$1,16721.6%
Fannett$80,238$721N/A
Monte Alto$41,115$68934.7%
Crosbyton$47,083$51326.3%
Lone Star$41,806$85027.9%
Cienegas Terrace$39,418$87923.9%
Lorena$90,982$1,35019.9%
Runaway Bay$91,719$1,29216.8%
Albany$48,182$47832.6%
Bruceville-Eddy$68,438$1,11820.5%
New Fairview$91,250$1,74125.4%
Ralls$51,767$72030.8%
Hico$44,191$90031.8%
Hughes Springs$53,551$81717.8%
Montgomery$80,265$1,30937.9%
Siesta Shores$34,733$59417.9%
Woodbranch$79,375$1,42021.6%
Plum Grove$61,982$1,10140.5%
De Kalb$38,920$81427.3%
Whitewright$47,370$71430.6%
LaCoste$69,583$93346.5%
Comfort$63,079$90423.1%
Red Lick$135,750$1,64414.1%
Iraan$54,453$1,17925.9%
Seadrift$46,701$1,35540.4%
Gruver$60,179$79321.5%
Morton$37,604$65822.3%
Aurora$85,000$1,33823.8%
Archer City$40,714$49929.5%
Three Rivers$41,520$90822.1%
Laguna Park$71,959$93918.2%
Southside Place$187,019$1,78626.0%
Westwood Shores$65,714$1,08051.0%
Farwell$65,625$1,10729.8%
Boyd$68,631$1,03931.8%
Point Venture$112,250$1,83132.8%
Holliday$61,190$74333.1%
Rollingwood$231,875$3,50118.8%
Bartlett$51,786$74724.8%
Sundown$62,679$61917.8%
Brownsboro$57,454$1,15827.5%
Southmayd$83,125$1,57824.8%
Lake Dunlap$101,667$1,0789.0%
Hubbard$44,063$84538.1%
Laguna Heights$29,178$48623.9%
Cottonwood Shores$60,817$92522.5%
Mustang Ridge$90,605$1,30714.4%
Quinlan$38,151$1,06341.2%
Taft Southwest$50,239$1,29021.6%
Danbury$79,018$1,06321.3%
Roscoe$44,375$88331.9%
Riesel$106,216$1,16025.1%
Big Sandy$41,250$71725.7%
Eustace$50,642$77539.3%
Wheeler$56,250$96529.6%
Rogers$69,866$89734.2%
Hemphill$36,250$77825.0%
Cresson$75,455$1,33331.5%
Kemp$55,650$1,07029.2%
Patton Village$71,691$92213.5%
Thorndale$63,581$92020.0%
Benavides$56,198$8509.0%
Seven Points$41,599$73832.2%
Brackettville$24,539$66328.8%
Natalia$58,177$92923.3%
Omaha$55,385$76824.6%
Booker$66,591$86918.8%
Moody$57,500$1,05129.9%
Naples$41,042$78726.6%
Nevada$130,625$1,63318.5%
La Grulla$38,611$78351.0%
Ivanhoe$38,500$95051.0%
Emory$38,750$91627.4%
Arp$63,472$1,12517.8%
Stockdale$56,685$96427.8%
Tolar$89,135$1,23231.3%
Brookside Village$94,766$1,19828.2%
Menard$37,601$71425.3%
Wallis$38,531$70023.4%
Franklin$49,063$77320.6%
Kempner$67,204$91322.9%
Bovina$39,783$81827.4%
Encinal$49,216$9109.0%
Muenster$91,063$1,16829.8%
Shoreacres$147,721$1,75026.9%
Munday$56,250$47515.4%
Tatum$48,125$82540.9%
Martindale$79,539$96628.7%
Queen City$40,156$74435.0%
Quail Creek$75,556$1,5689.0%
Lexington$60,227$1,09130.4%
Rio Vista$68,078$1,05031.8%
Frankston$56,957$1,02322.5%
Sebastian$23,099$38237.3%
Buchanan Dam$66,250$97641.7%
Seco Mines$43,226$92937.2%
Rotan$39,861$57240.6%
Centerville$45,813$95532.5%
Blossom$47,273$83824.0%
Valley Mills$43,000$1,13735.2%
Pine Island$49,784$65521.8%
Stratford$51,036$93320.7%
Somerville$59,394$81651.0%
Fulton$41,900$96722.8%
Gorman$24,138$44531.0%
Clear Lake Shores$118,438$1,77924.5%
Newark$51,607$99240.3%
Indian Lake$24,000$87940.5%
Sam Rayburn$71,190$98824.0%
Woodsboro$57,143$91918.4%
Chico$65,845$1,03127.6%
Markham$59,410$85037.8%
Coldspring$47,587$74926.7%
Wolfe City$46,378$96226.3%
Claude$71,167$93718.5%
New Deal$76,964$1,11318.8%
Harper$65,375$1,05327.8%
Fort Hancock$31,471$49724.6%
Elkhart$61,000$77833.9%
Stinnett$51,842$85518.9%
Oyster Creek$38,750$96730.4%
Timpson$37,500$57527.6%
Paducah$33,250$30522.6%
Miles$59,306$82619.8%
Tiki Island$112,054$1,78831.2%
Randolph AFB$127,625$2,21822.6%
Wortham$42,574$84420.5%
Pineland$29,722$51330.7%
Bloomington$24,302$73951.0%
Bevil Oaks$72,625$2,55044.6%
New London$49,688$59523.3%
Berryville$50,938$86720.0%
Skidmore$41,094$96232.0%
Robert Lee$31,219$39931.0%
Cross Plains$48,516$53127.1%
La Vernia$74,167$87043.3%
Maud$55,667$83819.0%
Sterling City$64,471$88222.3%
Alvord$68,516$97830.3%
Batesville$35,132$1,08351.0%
Rice$72,969$1,15420.0%
Rosebud$38,036$54139.0%
Jamaica Beach$86,923$1,51025.2%
New Waverly$45,799$85337.4%
Alto$37,955$56720.4%
Granger$58,917$69319.8%
Hilshire Village$225,417$3,50123.0%
Lakeport$61,607$1,12819.6%
Von Ormy$47,750$76734.2%
Anton$47,639$69228.3%
Lakeside City$99,265$2,05328.9%
Tye$50,139$97142.3%
Tenaha$24,702$48824.3%
Gholson$71,500$83520.3%
Tioga$74,091$1,56519.6%
Geronimo$65,714$1,14527.9%
Dawson$42,083$60327.4%
Hart$46,875$71614.2%
Garrett$60,625$1,01651.0%
Rankin$69,261$51919.1%
Bogata$34,375$75527.2%
Orange Grove$55,391$80527.6%
Plains$71,776$80713.2%
Waelder$59,085$85026.5%
Daisetta$56,466$96037.5%
Aspermont$78,750$75714.6%
Sudan$69,175$75813.7%
San Felipe$54,013$1,36337.3%
Vega$71,042$1,10350.0%
Marion$63,750$1,21319.8%
Avery$49,485$76330.9%
China$51,641$79119.9%
Point$45,625$74125.0%
Florence$51,875$89328.8%
Amherst$52,067$59314.0%
Los Indios$37,870$54330.6%
Clint$40,977$1,02530.0%
Clarksville City$63,571$1,03820.8%
Cut and Shoot$69,667$96125.8%
Rocksprings$41,176$67819.6%
Earth$52,386$80435.2%
Maypearl$77,727$1,53730.7%
Calvert$63,750$84619.3%
Groveton$38,333$60221.0%
Redwater$56,591$92217.2%
Bronte$44,732$84022.7%
Ames$32,750$81051.0%
Garrison$40,147$81033.9%
St. Paul$146,250$2,00015.0%
Beasley$70,519$1,15246.3%
Blue Ridge$75,167$1,26030.0%
Wink$111,417$18313.1%

How Texas Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$1,097 19.6%

Rent Burden

29.9% 1.3%

Vacancy Rate

17.9% 108.4%

Texas Rental Market Overview

Texas has approximately 1819 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 25.3% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $1,097, which is 20% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

The average Texas renter spends approximately 29.9% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 17.9%, the Texas rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Rent Burden Distribution Across Texas Cities

40% of cities in Texas have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for Texas
Burden bracketNumber of cities
Under 25%287
25 to 30%268
30 to 35%201
35% and up174

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

  • Rosita: median rent of $328, median income of $54,432, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 9.0%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Inez: median rent of $675, median income of $83,438, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 9.0%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Van Horn: median rent of $918, median income of $37,391, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 12.6%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Beach City: median rent of $1,205, median income of $169,570, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 13.2%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Holly Lake Ranch: median rent of $1,188, median income of $65,962, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 13.2%. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

  • Crosby: median rent of $980, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Woodcreek: median rent of $1,745, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Elmendorf: median rent of $1,292, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • The Hills: median rent of $3,501, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • Stamford: median rent of $1,068, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
  • HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

    HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

    Population vs Median Rent in Texas

    In Texas, larger cities tend to have similar rents regardless of size.

    Renting in Texas: What to Know

    Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Texas. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Texas may have additional local tenant protections.

    Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

    Texas Rental Market Trends

    Rent trends for Texas are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

    Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

    Cities in Texas

    1000 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

    Showing top 50 of 1000 by population

    CityPopulationMedian RentRent BurdenFMR (2BR)
    Houston2,296,253$1,23531.2%N/A
    San Antonio1,445,662$1,18931.3%N/A
    Dallas1,300,642$1,30529.8%N/A
    Austin958,202$1,54928.9%N/A
    Fort Worth924,663$1,31331.9%N/A
    El Paso677,181$97630.7%N/A
    Arlington393,469$1,29732.9%N/A
    Corpus Christi317,804$1,17830.5%N/A
    Plano284,948$1,69926.6%N/A
    Lubbock258,190$1,09332.1%N/A
    Laredo255,293$96830.2%N/A
    Irving254,962$1,42326.4%N/A
    Garland244,026$1,42132.1%N/A
    Frisco202,075$1,80327.0%N/A
    Amarillo200,360$99727.8%N/A
    Grand Prairie197,279$1,38130.8%N/A
    McKinney196,160$1,74029.8%N/A
    Brownsville186,999$87230.0%N/A
    Killeen153,708$1,08429.3%N/A
    Pasadena150,620$1,15928.5%N/A
    McAllen142,722$95531.1%N/A
    Denton142,262$1,26433.8%N/A
    Waco140,545$1,03834.0%N/A
    Midland132,490$1,40029.4%N/A
    Carrollton132,284$1,55528.0%N/A
    Abilene126,356$1,06029.7%N/A
    Lewisville125,028$1,45529.3%N/A
    Pearland124,478$1,62231.8%N/A
    Round Rock120,465$1,58629.8%N/A
    College Station120,451$1,12938.1%N/A
    The Woodlands118,402$1,72323.9%N/A
    Richardson118,063$1,72529.1%N/A
    Beaumont114,573$99230.3%N/A
    League City113,469$1,59827.1%N/A
    Odessa113,353$1,28229.6%N/A
    Sugar Land110,077$1,86827.7%N/A
    Tyler106,440$1,11327.8%N/A
    Allen105,444$1,74727.9%N/A
    Wichita Falls102,482$94927.9%N/A
    Edinburg100,964$92030.7%N/A
    San Angelo99,422$1,03729.1%N/A
    New Braunfels92,993$1,42627.9%N/A
    Conroe92,475$1,25531.9%N/A
    Atascocita89,121$1,70624.0%N/A
    Mission85,755$87627.7%N/A
    Bryan84,820$1,10933.7%N/A
    Baytown84,449$1,20729.4%N/A
    Temple83,473$1,08830.6%N/A
    Longview82,176$1,00029.0%N/A
    Pharr79,434$92629.9%N/A

    Data Sources

    **Data Sources:**

  • U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence
  • Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

    StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

    Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

    Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.