Last updated August 24, 2026
Average Rent in Texas (2026)
Average rent across Texas is $1,722/mo as of August 2026, based on 35,653 units tracked daily across 99 cities and 1767 apartment communities. Rents are down $116 (6.6%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $602 to $15,000.
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Texas Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | $1,662 | -$39 | 9,096 | $649 |
| Austin | $1,976 | +$52 | 4,225 | $661 |
| Dallas | $1,858 | -$171 | 4,143 | $707 |
| Houston | $2,192 | -$9 | 2,075 | $602 |
| Lewisville | $1,600 | -$30 | 1,264 | $849 |
| Arlington | $1,451 | +$4 | 1,046 | $669 |
| San Antonio | $2,115 | +$56 | 985 | $859 |
| Denton | $1,705 | -$4 | 729 | $741 |
| Richardson | $1,729 | +$6 | 646 | $1,000 |
| Carrollton | $1,529 | +$53 | 607 | $920 |
| Kyle | $1,481 | -$124 | 493 | $927 |
| Mckinney | $1,587 | -$145 | 439 | $952 |
| Rowlett | $1,687 | +$22 | 434 | $785 |
| Frisco | $1,657 | -$52 | 418 | $1,070 |
| Allen | $1,792 | -$514 | 373 | $1,049 |
| New Braunfels | $1,445 | +$61 | 368 | $925 |
| Mansfield | $1,940 | -$247 | 331 | $1,113 |
| Conroe | $1,422 | +$54 | 312 | $770 |
| Irving | $1,817 | +$329 | 279 | $833 |
| The Colony | $1,682 | +$44 | 278 | $997 |
Show 79 smaller Texas cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri City | $1,747 | +$125 | 276 | $663 |
| Amarillo | $911 | +$65 | 271 | $614 |
| Beaumont | $1,216 | +$45 | 266 | $759 |
| Garland | $1,736 | +$57 | 254 | $895 |
| Corpus Christi | $1,129 | -$16 | 242 | $625 |
| Richmond | $1,551 | +$39 | 227 | $958 |
| Victoria | $1,054 | -$87 | 217 | $650 |
| Corinth | $1,946 | +$106 | 215 | $1,025 |
| Georgetown | $1,665 | -$11,022 | 215 | $850 |
| Flower Mound | $1,984 | +$2 | 210 | $1,017 |
| Round Rock | $1,615 | -$155 | 210 | $943 |
| College Station | $1,620 | +$59 | 205 | $755 |
| North Richland Hills | $1,735 | -$249 | 199 | $948 |
| Burleson | $1,567 | +$26 | 183 | $1,014 |
| Prosper | $1,849 | +$20 | 183 | $1,172 |
| Katy | $1,575 | -$193 | 182 | $1,073 |
| Grapevine | $1,999 | -- | 179 | $1,264 |
| Mission | $1,016 | -$3 | 169 | $750 |
| Aubrey | $1,401 | +$20 | 165 | $907 |
| Abilene | $1,659 | +$133 | 160 | $785 |
| Laredo | $1,186 | +$124 | 155 | $700 |
| Farmers Branch | $1,764 | -$76 | 153 | $1,193 |
| Temple | $1,205 | -$5 | 148 | $737 |
| Baytown | $1,287 | -- | 141 | $681 |
| San Marcos | $1,259 | -$227 | 134 | $760 |
| Odessa | $1,333 | +$126 | 130 | $860 |
| League City | $1,550 | +$46 | 126 | $1,050 |
| Crowley | $1,461 | -$141 | 116 | $1,125 |
| Pasadena | $1,202 | -$167 | 110 | $725 |
| Buda | $1,779 | +$114 | 97 | $986 |
| Midland | $1,694 | +$26 | 96 | $899 |
| Wylie | $1,565 | -$82 | 94 | $1,073 |
| Killeen | $1,547 | +$147 | 90 | $725 |
| Mcallen | $1,413 | -$446 | 89 | $784 |
| Texas City | $1,178 | +$104 | 88 | $744 |
| Sachse | $1,629 | -$248 | 76 | $1,150 |
| Plano | $1,649 | +$18 | 73 | $1,123 |
| San Angelo | $1,098 | +$29 | 72 | $609 |
| Little Elm | $1,656 | -$47 | 66 | $1,075 |
| Desoto | $1,548 | -$11 | 59 | $1,099 |
| Mesquite | $1,390 | +$103 | 52 | $1,020 |
| Pearland | $1,390 | +$93 | 52 | $905 |
| Port Arthur | $1,575 | -$163 | 50 | $1,154 |
| Longview | $1,224 | +$25 | 48 | $835 |
| Brownsville | $1,237 | +$192 | 43 | $850 |
| Hickory Creek | $1,911 | +$55 | 39 | $1,521 |
| Bryan | $1,038 | +$155 | 36 | $630 |
| Dickinson | $1,605 | +$132 | 36 | $1,342 |
| Fairview | $1,743 | +$24 | 32 | $1,270 |
| Webster | $1,985 | +$15 | 30 | $1,682 |
| Red Oak | $1,587 | -$127 | 28 | $1,301 |
| Lacy Lakeview | $1,517 | -$11 | 24 | $1,400 |
| Lake Dallas | $1,473 | +$60 | 24 | $956 |
| Celina | $1,933 | -$12 | 23 | $1,396 |
| Waco | $1,537 | +$392 | 23 | $697 |
| Cedar Hill | $1,505 | +$18 | 19 | $1,249 |
| Lubbock | $1,094 | -$164 | 19 | $855 |
| Harlingen | $1,191 | -$56 | 17 | $922 |
| Wichita Falls | $932 | +$100 | 17 | $764 |
| Euless | $1,507 | +$100 | 16 | $1,291 |
| El Paso | $1,303 | -$10 | 14 | $845 |
| Fort Worth | $1,705 | +$35 | 13 | $1,373 |
| Highland Village | $2,146 | +$95 | 13 | $1,529 |
| Tyler | $1,543 | -$122 | 13 | $995 |
| Grand Prairie | $2,112 | +$31 | 11 | $1,797 |
| Edinburg | $1,252 | -$125 | 10 | $819 |
| Cedar Park | $1,427 | +$144 | 9 | $1,000 |
| Lancaster | $1,369 | -$72 | 9 | $1,025 |
| Leander | $1,518 | +$18 | 9 | $1,148 |
| Pflugerville | $1,498 | +$57 | 8 | $1,150 |
| Kingwood | $1,338 | +$20 | 7 | $1,141 |
| Spring | $1,325 | -$69 | 6 | $1,058 |
| Sugar Land | $1,387 | -$49 | 6 | $1,200 |
| Rockwall | $1,473 | +$12 | 4 | $987 |
| Alton | $976 | -- | 3 | $824 |
| Huntsville | $715 | +$17 | 3 | $615 |
| Nederland | $1,513 | +$56 | 2 | $1,425 |
| Pharr | $1,499 | +$50 | 2 | $1,499 |
| Friendswood | $1,503 | -$179 | 1 | $1,503 |
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.
The Highest-Earning Apartment Buildings in Texas
Across the 446 Texas buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $179M per month ($2.1B a year). Estimates come from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity; click a building for the full methodology.
| Building | City | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.415 Colorado | Austin, TX | $1.7M/mo | 97% | 328 |
| 2.Gallery at Domain | Austin, TX | $1.4M/mo | 96% | 903 |
| 3.AMLI Fountain Place | Dallas, TX | $1.4M/mo | 92% | 366 |
| 4.MAA Frisco Bridges | Addison, TX | $1.2M/mo | 92% | 868 |
| 5.The Victor | Dallas, TX | $1.2M/mo | 95% | 344 |
| 6.The Grand at Legacy West | Addison, TX | $1.2M/mo | 94% | 620 |
| 7.Residences at Saltillo | Austin, TX | $1.2M/mo | 93% | 692 |
| 8.MAA Market Center | Addison, TX | $1.2M/mo | 92% | 772 |
| 9.Atelier | Dallas, TX | $1.2M/mo | 91% | 417 |
| 10.NOVEL River Oaks by Crescent Communities | Houston, TX | $1.1M/mo | 91% | 326 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials.
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 | $1,982 | $615 | $12,960 | 2,687 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,502 | $602 | $5,912 | 17,877 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,891 | $640 | $12,100 | 12,642 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,176 | $609 | $15,000 | 2,200 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,152 | $635 | $13,189 | 239 |
1 bedroom bucket hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
Texas Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Texas apartments.
Explore Texas apartments on the map
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What is the average rent in Texas?
The average rent in Texas is $1,722 per month as of August 2026, based on 35,653 units tracked across 99 cities.
Which Texas city has the cheapest rent?
Amarillo has the lowest average rent in Texas at $911 per month, with units starting from $614.
Are rents going up or down in Texas?
Rents in Texas have decreased by $116 (6.6%) 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 $1,502 per month, with 17,877 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Texas?
Houston is the most expensive city in Texas with an average rent of $2,192 per month.
How many apartments are available in Texas?
We track 35,653 individual units across 1767 apartment communities in 99 Texas cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Texas?
The average studio apartment rent in Texas is $1,982 per month.
How often are Texas rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All Texas rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.