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Average Rent in Laredo 78045 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Laredo 78045, Laredo, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,169/mo
▲ +6% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,109/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
14
available now
Laredo 78045 vs Laredo, TX Average
Laredo 78045 is cheaper the Laredo, TX average by $35/mo (3%). The citywide average is $1,204/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Laredo 78045?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Laredo 78045 is $1,169 per month across 2 apartment communities and 14 available units. Rents have increased $79 (6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Carmel Apartments starting at $1,109/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,169/mo.
Prices range from $1,109 to $1,310 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
Laredo 78045 Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Laredo 78045
Rent Prices by Apartment in Laredo 78045
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Apartments | $1,109/mo | $1,158/mo | 13 | 4.2 |
| La Contessa Apartments | $1,305/mo | $1,305/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Laredo 78045 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Laredo 78045
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$47,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,169/mo.
Comfortable income
$56,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,109/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Laredo 78045 is $63,264 , about 13% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Laredo 78045
Overall prices in Laredo 78045 runs below the national average by about 12% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 88.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Laredo 78045's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,169 |
| Utilities | $276 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $659 |
| Healthcare | $321 |
| Other goods and services | $514 |
| Estimated total | $3,442/mo |
Population
255,949
Median household income
$63,264
Census median rent
$1,001/mo
Rent as % of income
31.3%
Median age
29.7
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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