Average Rent Prices in Texas (TX)
$1,3691
Average
$9691
Studio
$1,0351
1BR
$1,2611
2BR
$1,6581
3BR
$1,9241
4BR
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Texas’ average fair market rent is $1,369/month, ranking 23rd among US states lowest rent prices and 11.75% below the $1,551 national average. This page covers Texas’ statewide rent averages by bedroom count, metro-area rent comparisons, and rent context versus neighboring states and national benchmarks.
As of 2026, the overall average fair market rent for a residential rental property in Texas is $1,369. Average rent prices in Texas sit below the national average rent of $1,551, in which Texas ranks as the 23rd highest rent among all 50 states and the 28th lowest rent among all 50 states within the United States. In Texas’ large metropolitan areas such as Dallas, TX, the average rent prices tend to be higher, while alternative areas such as Plano, TX, can provide more affordable options.
Texas (TX) National Rent Rankings
23rd
Lowest Rent Among 50 States
28th
Highest Rent Among 50 States
Below
The National Rent Average
$182
Per Month Below National Rent Average
11.75%
Per Month Below National Rent Average
Average Rent Prices in Texas (TX) Visual Chart
Studio
A one-room unit with a private bathroom.
1BR
A unit that has a separate bathroom and a separate bedroom.
2BR
A unit that has two separate and distinct bedrooms.
3BR
A unit that has 3 separate and distinct bedrooms.
4BR
A unit that has 4 separate and distinct bedrooms.
Fair Market Rent
Gross rent estimate for a standard rental unit in a given market.
Average Rent Prices in Texas (TX) by Metro Area
| wdt_ID | Metro | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abilene, TX MSA | 1010 | 1020 | 1276 | 1653 | 1987 |
| 2 | Amarillo, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 778 | 903 | 1106 | 1503 | 1742 |
| 3 | Aransas County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 1059 | 1072 | 1407 | 1910 | 2116 |
| 4 | Atascosa County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 831 | 1002 | 1098 | 1435 | 1454 |
| 5 | Austin County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 885 | 891 | 1095 | 1523 | 1837 |
| 6 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX MSA | 1474 | 1562 | 1852 | 2347 | 2760 |
| 7 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX MSA | 892 | 898 | 1103 | 1446 | 1732 |
| 8 | Bosque County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 671 | 742 | 973 | 1283 | 1288 |
| 9 | Brazoria County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 1080 | 1240 | 1359 | 1839 | 2280 |
| 10 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA | 773 | 866 | 1047 | 1414 | 1479 |
| 11 | Cochran County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 681 | 820 | 973 | 1170 | 1606 |
| 12 | College Station-Bryan, TX MSA | 1025 | 1082 | 1186 | 1649 | 1928 |
| 13 | Corpus Christi, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 1031 | 1117 | 1366 | 1796 | 2054 |
| 14 | Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 1582 | 1648 | 1931 | 2431 | 3091 |
| 15 | Eagle Pass, TX MSA | 814 | 888 | 973 | 1337 | 1499 |
| 16 | El Paso, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 821 | 1013 | 1191 | 1633 | 1998 |
| 17 | Falls County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 671 | 742 | 973 | 1353 | 1632 |
| 18 | Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 1427 | 1473 | 1723 | 2273 | 2815 |
| 19 | Garza County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 681 | 820 | 973 | 1353 | 1569 |
| 20 | Harrison County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 869 | 960 | 1260 | 1511 | 1668 |
| 21 | Hockley County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 848 | 854 | 973 | 1353 | 1632 |
| 22 | Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 1280 | 1323 | 1573 | 2116 | 2639 |
| 23 | Hudspeth County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 671 | 828 | 973 | 1167 | 1632 |
| 24 | Kendall County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 1301 | 1311 | 1650 | 2176 | 2185 |
| 25 | Killeen-Temple, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 983 | 990 | 1233 | 1711 | 2068 |
| 26 | Lampasas County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 808 | 813 | 1067 | 1475 | 1790 |
| 27 | Laredo, TX MSA | 956 | 962 | 1161 | 1499 | 1551 |
| 28 | Longview, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 1007 | 1013 | 1199 | 1606 | 1694 |
| 29 | Lubbock, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 818 | 990 | 1175 | 1634 | 1940 |
| 30 | Lynn County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 705 | 767 | 1007 | 1207 | 1465 |
| 31 | Martin County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 1422 | 1441 | 1772 | 2215 | 2722 |
| 32 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA | 842 | 847 | 1060 | 1376 | 1522 |
| 33 | Medina County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 905 | 912 | 1196 | 1578 | 1584 |
| 34 | Midland, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 1424 | 1449 | 1780 | 2286 | 2667 |
| 35 | Odessa, TX MSA | 1245 | 1269 | 1595 | 1912 | 2213 |
| 36 | Oldham County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 774 | 899 | 1101 | 1499 | 1734 |
| 37 | Rusk County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 890 | 895 | 1175 | 1451 | 1606 |
| 38 | San Angelo, TX MSA | 923 | 1049 | 1339 | 1821 | 2043 |
| 39 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 1077 | 1177 | 1426 | 1830 | 2132 |
| 40 | San Jacinto County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 935 | 1048 | 1149 | 1536 | 1928 |
| 41 | Sherman-Denison, TX MSA | 1088 | 1089 | 1351 | 1879 | 2157 |
| 42 | Texarkana, TX-Texarkana, AR HUD Metro FMR Area | 859 | 868 | 1101 | 1369 | 1657 |
| 43 | Tyler, TX MSA | 984 | 1089 | 1338 | 1793 | 1981 |
| 44 | Victoria, TX MSA | 1146 | 1153 | 1442 | 1729 | 1909 |
| 45 | Waco, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 850 | 996 | 1240 | 1599 | 1644 |
| 46 | Wichita Falls, TX MSA | 831 | 925 | 1136 | 1553 | 1759 |
| 47 | Wise County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area | 912 | 918 | 1205 | 1676 | 2021 |
| Metro | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
Based on average of Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for 0-4 bedroom residential rental units throughout United States excluding Puerto Rico for calendar year 2026.
Year-Over-Year Changes in Texas (TX) Rent Prices
2.42%
or
$34
Year-Over-Year Decrease
$1,4031
2025 Average Historical Rent Price
$1,3691
2026 Average Current Rent Price
$1,3361
2027 Projected Average Rent Price
Based on average of Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for 0-4 bedroom residential rental units throughout United States excluding Puerto Rico for calendar year 2025, 2026, and estimated 2027 projection.
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1Based on average of Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for 0-4 bedroom residential rental units throughout the United States, excluding Puerto Rico.
Methodology
Areas with insufficient inventory or populations less than 25,000 were excluded from this analysis. Averages are based on the combined average of 0-4 bedroom residential rental properties throughout the United States excluding Puerto Rico.
Data
Rent prices are based on aggregated data from one and/or several sources noted below:
Disclaimer
The information included is used for illustrative purposes only. The data contained herein does not constitute financial, legal, or any material advice. Data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals before making any material decisions.