What is the average apartment size in Temple?

The average size for a Temple, TX apartment is 869 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 Temple?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Temple is $1,161 per month, a 1.81% increase from last year’s average of $1,140.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Temple?

In Temple, studios rent for $829 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,033 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,199 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,561 per month

What is the average apartment size in Temple?

The typical apartment in Temple offers about 869 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Temple?

Studio apartments in Temple average 469 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 687 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 981 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,266 sq. ft.

Temple, TX Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Temple ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Temple?

In Temple, 47% of households rent while 53% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Temple is $1,161, a 1.81% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,140.

Studio Apartments at $829 offer the most budget-friendly option with 469 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 687 square feet for $1,033, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,199 offer 981 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,266 sq ft) for $1,561, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Temple, TX

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,161	869 sq. ft.
Studio	$829	469 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,033	687 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,199	981 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,561	1,266 sq. ft.

Temple, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Temple, TX have increased by 1.81% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,140 to $1,161.

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

The largest share of rentals in Temple, TX (56%) 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 Temple, TX?

15,289 or 47% of the households in Temple, TX are renter-occupied while 17,199 or 53% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Temple?

Killeen $1,113/month

Harker Heights $1,128/month

Belton $1,224/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,161/month.

Average Rent in Temple, TX By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Belton	$1,224
Harker Heights	$1,128
Killeen	$1,113

Temple | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Belton is 8% higher than in Harker Heights

$1,224

Belton rent is 5% higher than Temple average

Average Rent $1,224

$1,128

Harker Heights rent is 3% lower than Temple average

Average Rent $1,128

How Temple Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Temple	$1,161
Houston	$1,357
Dallas	$1,577
San Antonio	$1,289
Austin	$1,662
Fort Worth	$1,440
Irving	$1,491
Killeen	$1,113
El Paso	$1,103
Plano	$1,693
Spring	$1,467
Georgetown, TX	$1,590
Round Rock, TX	$1,438
Pflugerville, TX	$1,542
Waco, TX	$1,366
Copperas Cove, TX	$944
Belton, TX	$1,224
Harker Heights, TX	$1,128
Hutto, TX	$1,616
Woodway, TX	$1,222
Liberty Hill, TX	$1,239

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 Temple 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.