Average Rent In Texas For January 2024
Average Rent
What is the average rent in Texas?
The average rent in Texas for January 2024 is $1,288, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList - January 3, 2024. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in Texas is $1,280. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in Texas is $1,143.
Compared to the national average of $1,379, Texas rent costs -6.6% less. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Texas ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Texas Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | TX | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,288 | $1,379 | -6.6% |
| M-o-M Change | -$11 | -$11 | -0.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | -$28 | -$14 | 100.0% |
| M-o-M % Change | -0.8% | -0.8% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | -2.1% | -1.0% | - |
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Texas
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Texas increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. 1-Bedroom rent is the cheapest in Texas clocking in at $1,143, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $1,280 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $640/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Texas check out:
Month Over Month Texas Rent Statistics
M-o-M Increase
M-o-M Increase
Texas has experienced a -$11 change in rent over the past month going from $1,299 to $1,288. That change comes out to -0.8%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed -$11 in the past month or -0.8%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for Texas:
Year Over Year Texas Rent Statistics
Y-o-Y Increase
Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Texas changed -$28 from $1,316 to $1,288. A change of -$28 means that rents changed -2.1% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$14 in the past year or -1.0%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for Texas:
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About Chris Kolmar
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