Texas Rental Market Trends
Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Texas is $1,451, a 1.14% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,468.
Studio Apartments at $1,091 offer the most budget-friendly option with 498 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 720 square feet for $1,267, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,587 offer 1,043 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,344 sq ft) for $1,975, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Texas
Last updated: November 18, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,451 | 890 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $1,091 | 498 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $1,267 | 720 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,587 | 1,043 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $1,975 | 1,344 sq. ft. |
Texas rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Texas?
The largest share of rentals in Texas (47%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Texas?
4,023,511 or 37% of the households in Texas are renter-occupied while 6,723,729 or 63% are owner-occupied.
How Texas Compares to Other States
| State | Average Rent | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,315 | 992 sq. ft. |
| Arizona | $1,573 | 862 sq. ft. |
| Arkansas | $1,133 | 895 sq. ft. |
| California | $2,638 | 854 sq. ft. |
| Colorado | $1,841 | 876 sq. ft. |
| Connecticut | $2,119 | 895 sq. ft. |
| Delaware | $1,687 | 919 sq. ft. |
| District of Columbia | $2,498 | 747 sq. ft. |
| Florida | $1,970 | 982 sq. ft. |
| Georgia | $1,642 | 1,025 sq. ft. |
| Idaho | $1,657 | 928 sq. ft. |
| Illinois | $2,021 | 838 sq. ft. |
| Indiana | $1,313 | 907 sq. ft. |
| Iowa | $1,236 | 898 sq. ft. |
| Kansas | $1,306 | 909 sq. ft. |
| Kentucky | $1,321 | 936 sq. ft. |
| Louisiana | $1,267 | 923 sq. ft. |
| Maryland | $1,885 | 906 sq. ft. |
| Massachusetts | $2,849 | 881 sq. ft. |
| Michigan | $1,396 | 920 sq. ft. |
| Minnesota | $1,625 | 892 sq. ft. |
| Mississippi | $1,305 | 1,005 sq. ft. |
| Missouri | $1,330 | 901 sq. ft. |
| Montana | $1,714 | 889 sq. ft. |
| Nebraska | $1,340 | 933 sq. ft. |
| Nevada | $1,536 | 908 sq. ft. |
| New Hampshire | $2,181 | 879 sq. ft. |
| New Jersey | $2,419 | 868 sq. ft. |
| New Mexico | $1,406 | 831 sq. ft. |
| New York | $2,250 | 898 sq. ft. |
| North Carolina | $1,550 | 976 sq. ft. |
| North Dakota | $1,159 | 966 sq. ft. |
| Ohio | $1,326 | 901 sq. ft. |
| Oklahoma | $1,063 | 858 sq. ft. |
| Oregon | $1,753 | 844 sq. ft. |
| Pennsylvania | $1,778 | 890 sq. ft. |
| Rhode Island | $2,211 | 923 sq. ft. |
| South Carolina | $1,613 | 1,015 sq. ft. |
| South Dakota | $1,182 | 913 sq. ft. |
| Tennessee | $1,529 | 949 sq. ft. |
| Texas | $1,451 | 890 sq. ft. |
| Utah | $1,622 | 927 sq. ft. |
| Virginia | $1,972 | 923 sq. ft. |
| Washington | $2,043 | 830 sq. ft. |
| Wisconsin | $1,582 | 917 sq. ft. |
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Popular Cities in Texas
- Apartments in Amarillo $984
- Apartments in Arlington $1,348
- Apartments in Austin $1,654
- Apartments in Beaumont $1,104
- Apartments in Bryan $1,293
- Apartments in Carrollton $1,569
- Apartments in Cleveland $1,049
- Apartments in College Station $1,753
- Apartments in Conroe $1,360
- Apartments in Copperas Cove $916
- Apartments in Corpus Christi $1,157
- Apartments in Dallas $1,584
- Apartments in Denton $1,541
- Apartments in El Paso $1,099
- Apartments in Euless $1,488
- Apartments in Fort Worth $1,440
- Apartments in Frisco $1,747
- Apartments in Garland $1,427
- Apartments in Georgetown $1,544
- Apartments in Grand Prairie $1,514
- Apartments in Houston $1,355
- Apartments in Humble $1,394
- Apartments in Irving $1,495
- Apartments in Katy $1,609
- Apartments in Killeen $1,088
- Apartments in Kingwood $1,382
- Apartments in Lewisville $1,507
- Apartments in Lubbock $1,126
- Apartments in Mansfield $1,637
- Apartments in McKinney $1,671
- Apartments in New Braunfels $1,443
- Apartments in North Richland Hills $1,491
- Apartments in Odessa $1,330
- Apartments in Pflugerville $1,507
- Apartments in Plano $1,686
- Apartments in Princeton $1,859
- Apartments in Richardson $1,682
- Apartments in Richmond $1,567
- Apartments in Round Rock $1,412
- Apartments in Rowlett $1,596
- Apartments in San Antonio $1,274
- Apartments in San Marcos $1,655
- Apartments in Spring $1,447
- Apartments in Temple $1,151
- Apartments in Waco $1,351
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Texas apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.