Midland, TX Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Midland is $1,452, a 10% decrease compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Midland, TX
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,452 | -10% | 886 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Midland, TX apartment is 886 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Midland, TX Apartment Rent Ranges
- $701-$1,00010%
- $1,001-$1,50051%
- $1,501-$2,00030%
- > $2,0009%
Midland, TX Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households30%
- Owner-occupied Households69%
14,344 or 30% of the households in Midland, TX are renter-occupied while 32,208 or 69% are owner-occupied.
Midland, TX Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Feb / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $1,002 | $1,003 | $1,166 | $1,260 | $1,365 | $1,613 | $1,555 | $1,617 | $1,592 | $1,499 | $1,452 |
| National | $1,340 | $1,337 | $1,368 | $1,371 | $1,374 | $1,408 | $1,417 | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
Average Rent in Midland, TX By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Wilshire Park | $1,337 |
| Western Hills | $1,337 |
| Lilly Heights | $1,337 |
| Permian Estates-College Heights | $1,397 |
| Wydewood Estates | $1,439 |
| Wedgewood Park | $1,439 |
| Trinity-Skyline Terrace | $1,439 |
| Pecan Acres | $1,439 |
| Northgate-Fairmont Park | $1,439 |
| Green Hill Terrace | $1,439 |
| Grassland Estates | $1,439 |
| Crestgate | $1,439 |
| Briarwood-Greathouse | $1,439 |
| Mayfield Place | $1,450 |
| Solomon Estates | $1,463 |
| Skyview Development | $1,463 |
| Saddle Club | $1,463 |
| Plantation Hills | $1,463 |
| Midland Country Club Estates | $1,463 |
| Loma Linda-Ranchland Hills | $1,463 |
| Kelview Heights-Berkshire | $1,463 |
| Fannin Terrace | $1,463 |
| Fairway Park | $1,463 |
| Emerson Heights | $1,463 |
| Claydesta Plaza | $1,463 |
| Adobe Meadows-Pavilion Park | $1,463 |
| Midkiff Industrial Center | $1,465 |
| Homestead-Original Town | $1,470 |
| Country Sky | $1,481 |
| Parker Acres-Colonial Hills | $1,491 |
| Freeland | $1,491 |
| Urbandale-West End | $1,520 |
| Greenwood | $1,520 |
| Gardens-Skyline Heights | $1,520 |
| East Midland | $1,520 |
| South Park | $1,608 |
| Midland Heights | $1,608 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Midland are Lilly Heights, where the average rent goes for $1,337/month, Western Hills, where renters pay $1,337/mo on average, and Wilshire Park, where the average rent goes for $1,337/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Permian Estates-College Heights ($1,397), Briarwood-Greathouse ($1,439), and Crestgate ($1,439), where the asking prices are below the average Midland rent of $1,452/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Midland are Urbandale-West End ($1,520), Midland Heights ($1,608) and South Park ($1,608).
The most popular neighborhood in Midland is Lilly Heights, where there are 3 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $1,337. Next up is Northgate-Fairmont Park, where apartments go for $1,439/month, followed by Trinity-Skyline Terrace with $1,439 If you’re looking to rent in Midland’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Wedgewood Park, where renters pay $1,439 on average, and Wydewood Estates, where the average monthly rent is $1,439.
Midland | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Adobe Meadows-Pavilion Park is 2% higher than in Briarwood-Greathouse
Adobe Meadows-Pavilion Park rent is 1% higher than Midland average
| Average Rent | $1,463 |
|---|
Briarwood-Greathouse rent is 1% lower than Midland average
| Average Rent | $1,439 |
|---|
How Midland Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | $1,118 | 2% |
| Dallas | $1,250 | 4% |
| Austin | $1,439 | 5% |
| San Antonio | $1,049 | 3% |
| Fort Worth | $1,128 | 3% |
| Midland | $1,452 | -10% |
| Odessa | $1,284 | -7% |
| Big Spring | $1,184 | 15% |
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