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Rental Market Trends in Texas

$1,242/month

Average Rent

-1.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

-$21

Average Price Decrease

Ranked 19th

Least Expensive Rent by State

333,852

Available Rentals

Killeen, TX

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Texas?

As of November 2025, the average rent in Texas is $1,242/month. When you rent an apartment in Texas, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,124 per month for a studio, $1,242 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,547 for a two-bedroom apartment in Texas. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,946 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,124/month
504 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,242/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,547/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,946/month
1,331 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Texas?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Texas to live are Killeen, Lubbock and Amarillo.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Killeen
$838/month
605 Sq Ft
Lubbock
$851/month
656 Sq Ft
Amarillo
$852/month
661 Sq Ft
Brownsville
$876/month
663 Sq Ft
Pasadena
$923/month
674 Sq Ft
El Paso
$965/month
648 Sq Ft
Laredo
$992/month
656 Sq Ft
Corpus Christi
$1,016/month
690 Sq Ft
Mesquite
$1,070/month
687 Sq Ft
San Antonio
$1,080/month
694 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Texas?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Texas to live are Frisco, Plano and Austin.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Frisco
$1,484/month
771 Sq Ft
Plano
$1,439/month
758 Sq Ft
Austin
$1,411/month
712 Sq Ft
Dallas
$1,400/month
713 Sq Ft
McKinney
$1,384/month
759 Sq Ft
Grand Prairie
$1,321/month
718 Sq Ft
Irving
$1,315/month
714 Sq Ft
Fort Worth
$1,274/month
716 Sq Ft
Garland
$1,244/month
714 Sq Ft
Houston
$1,190/month
722 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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