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Average Rent in Temple, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Temple, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,230/mo
▼ 2.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$800/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
114
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Temple, TX
Compare average rent across Temple, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple 76502 | $1,298 | ▲ $44 | $1,010 | 5 | 65 |
| Temple 76504 | $1,135 | ▼ $22 | $800 | 2 | 50 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Temple, TX?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Temple, TX is $1,230 per month across 7 apartment communities and 114 available units. Rents have decreased $35 (2.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Bridge Apartments starting at $800/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,148/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,263/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,530/mo.
Prices range from $800 to $1,699 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 45 units are currently listed.
Temple, TX Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,226 | - | 9 |
| June 2026 | $1,202 | -$24 | 10 |
| July 2026 | $1,227 | +$25 | 10 |
| August 2026 | $1,189 | -$38 | 10 |
| September 2026 | $1,253 | +$64 | 10 |
| October 2026 | $1,268 | +$15 | 8 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Temple, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Temple, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Apartments | $800/mo | $1,054/mo | 32 | 3.7 |
| Hunnington Townhomes | $1,010/mo | $1,138/mo | 4 | 3.4 |
| Woodbridge Crossing Apartments | $1,020/mo | $1,278/mo | 18 | 4 |
| Encore Landing Apartment Homes | $1,113/mo | $1,303/mo | 31 | 4.4 |
| Echo Station Apartments | $1,152/mo | $1,268/mo | 10 | 3.9 |
| Portico at Friars Creek Apartments | $1,169/mo | $1,401/mo | 6 | 4.8 |
| Bell Tower Apartments | $1,240/mo | $1,345/mo | 13 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Temple, TX
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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
$49,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,230/mo.
Comfortable income
$59,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($800/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Temple, TX is $64,945 , about 10% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Temple, TX
Overall prices in Temple, TX runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.3, 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 Temple, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,230 |
| Utilities | $359 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $855 |
| Healthcare | $417 |
| Other goods and services | $667 |
| Estimated total | $4,030/mo |
Population
86,358
Median household income
$64,945
Census median rent
$1,174/mo
Census rent burden
30.6%
Median age
33.8
Mean commute
22 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.
Google Search Trends for Temple, TX Apartments
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