What is the average apartment size in Temple?

The average size for a Temple, TX apartment is 865 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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in Temple is $1,161 per month, a 0.52% decrease from last years average of $1,167.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Temple?

In Temple, studios rent for $801 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,044 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,193 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,572 per month

What is the average apartment size in Temple?

The typical apartment in Temple offers about 865 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 684 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 980 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,268 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 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Temple?

In Temple, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

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

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Temple is $1,161, a 0.52% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,167.

Studio Apartments at $801 offer the most budget-friendly option with 469 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 684 square feet for $1,044, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,193 offer 980 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,268 sq ft) for $1,572, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Temple, TX

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,161	865 sq. ft.
Studio	$801	469 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,044	684 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,193	980 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,572	1,268 sq. ft.

Temple, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Temple, TX have decreased by 0.52% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,167 to $1,161.

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

The largest share of rentals in Temple, TX (50%) 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?

16,458 or 48% of the households in Temple, TX are renter-occupied while 18,056 or 52% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Temple?

Killeen $1,078/month

Harker Heights $1,244/month

Belton $1,348/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	$1,348
Harker Heights	$1,244
Killeen	$1,078

Temple | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Belton is 8% higher than in Harker Heights

$1,348

Belton rent is 16% higher than Temple average

Average Rent $1,348

$1,244

Harker Heights rent is 7% higher than Temple average

Average Rent $1,244

How Temple Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Temple	$1,161
Houston	$1,345
San Antonio	$1,264
Dallas	$1,592
Austin	$1,638
Fort Worth	$1,453
Killeen	$1,078
El Paso	$1,131
Irving	$1,501
Plano	$1,689
Denton	$1,531
Georgetown, TX	$1,565
Pflugerville, TX	$1,493
Waco, TX	$1,368
Round Rock, TX	$1,417
Copperas Cove, TX	$932
Belton, TX	$1,348
Hutto, TX	$1,627
Harker Heights, TX	$1,244
Woodway, TX	$1,315
Hewitt, TX	$1,377

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.