Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Alvarado, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Alvarado

$1,978/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Alvarado is $1,978 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $78 more per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Alvarado

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Alvarado rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Alvarado, TX

Average rent prices in Alvarado have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Alvarado, TX

Rent prices in Alvarado vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alvarado is $1,520, whereas a house costs $2,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Alvarado run $1,297 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$850

7%

-

1 bedroom

$1,296

4%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$1,900

11%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,296

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Alvarado, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Alvarado, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Alvarado and Cleburne by all bedroom counts and property types.

Alvarado

Median rent price$1,978
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Alvarado, TX is 20% higher than the median rent in Cleburne, TX.

Discover rentals in Alvarado, TX

811 N Spears St #103 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Alvarado

ResidentialLease, Alvarado, TX

811 N Spears St #103, Alvarado, TX 76009

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
604 W Cotter Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alvarado

3 beds

1 bath

$1,525

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
721 N Cummings Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alvarado

ResidentialLease, Alvarado, TX

721 N Cummings Dr, Alvarado, TX 76009

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
101 Donna St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alvarado

ResidentialLease, Alvarado, TX

101 Donna St, Alvarado, TX 76009

4 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Alvarado, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Alvarado rental market.

How much is rent in Alvarado?

The average rent in Alvarado is $1,978 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Alvarado?

Average rent prices in Alvarado have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Alvarado rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Alvarado is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $78 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Alvarado?

To comfortably afford rent in Alvarado, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Alvarado?

Historically, January offers the best rental pricing in Alvarado, running about 11% lower than August levels. However, the current market shows no available inventory, so considering alternative nearby markets may be necessary.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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