What is the average apartment size in Odessa?

The average size for a Odessa, TX apartment is 835 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.

What is the average rent in Odessa?

As of Jul / 2026, the average rent in Odessa is $1,329 per month, a 0.55% decrease from last years average of $1,336.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Odessa?

In Odessa, studios rent for $1,193 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,147 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,491 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,816 per month

What is the average apartment size in Odessa?

The typical apartment in Odessa offers about 835 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Odessa?

Studio apartments in Odessa average 549 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 674 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 993 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,187 sq. ft.

Odessa, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Odessa?

The typical rent budget in Odessa ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Odessa?

In Odessa, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: September 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Odessa is $1,329, a 0.55% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,336.

Studio Apartments at $1,193 offer the most budget-friendly option with 549 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 674 square feet for $1,147, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,491 offer 993 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,187 sq ft) for $1,816, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Odessa, TX

Last updated: September 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,329	835 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,193	549 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,147	674 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,491	993 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,816	1,187 sq. ft.

Odessa, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Odessa, TX have decreased by 0.55% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,336 to $1,329.

What's the typical rent budget in Odessa, TX?

The largest share of rentals in Odessa, TX (49%) 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 Odessa, TX?

18,769 or 40% of the households in Odessa, TX are renter-occupied while 27,891 or 60% are owner-occupied.

How Odessa Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Odessa	$1,329
Houston	$1,344
San Antonio	$1,263
Dallas	$1,592
Austin	$1,641
Fort Worth	$1,461
Killeen	$1,078
El Paso	$1,143
Irving	$1,495
Temple	$1,159
Plano	$1,687
Big Spring, TX	$1,292

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 Odessa 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.