Last updated on November 11, 2026

Average rent in
Amarillo, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Amarillo rent stands today

    Amarillo, TX rent rose 17.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month matching the city's peak. Renters today are paying $200 more per month on average than last year, with a 6.0% increase month over month.

  • Amarillo sits 28.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in Texas with 208 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Amarillo rent for $725/month, 1-bedrooms $802/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,050/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,900/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,462/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Amarillo

$1,350/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Amarillo is $1,350 per month as of November 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Amarillo

208

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Amarillo rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Amarillo, TX

Average rent prices in Amarillo have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 Amarillo, TX

Rent prices in Amarillo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Amarillo is $950, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Amarillo run $802 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$725

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$802

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,050

6%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,900

7%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,462

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$802

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,462

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

Downtown Amarillo

Average rent

$952

Apartments

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

Condos

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

4%

Houses

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Amarillo, 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 Amarillo, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Amarillo and Canyon by all bedroom counts and property types.

Amarillo

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Amarillo, TX is 42% higher than the median rent in Canyon, TX.

Cost of living in Amarillo, TX

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services9% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health10% lower
Housing41% lower
Transportation9% lower
Utilities9% lower

Discover rentals in Amarillo, TX

211 S Carolina St #D - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Apartment for rent in Amarillo

211 S Carolina - D

211 S Carolina St #D, Amarillo, TX 79106

1 bed

1 bath

$400

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.

21h ago

8.5

Very good

XThe Larsson

2200 Sw 7th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106

Studio–2 beds

0–2 baths

$450–$1,015

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.
1405 SW 12th - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1405 SW 12th

1405 Sw 12th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79102

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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.
1405 Sw 12th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amarillo

1405 Sw 12th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79102

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Price dropped $60Fees 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.
7950 E Lakeview Rd - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Apartment for rent in Amarillo

7950 E Lakeview Rd, Amarillo, TX 79118

3 beds

2.5 baths

$6,500

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.
7517 Arlo Drive - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

1d ago

9

Excellent

7517 Arlo Drive

7517 Arlo Dr, Amarillo, TX 79119

4 beds

2 baths

$5,000

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.
9204 Prairieland Drive - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

3d ago

9

Excellent

9204 Prairieland Drive

9204 Prairieland Dr, Amarillo, TX 79124

4 beds

2 baths

$5,000

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.
7509 Frazier Rd - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

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4 beds

3 baths

$4,778

Price dropped $117Fees 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.
Remington Amarillo Apts - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

7h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Verified

Remington Amarillo Apts

8801 Tarter Ave, Amarillo, TX 79119

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,294–$1,699

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.

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Boulder Bay - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Verified

Boulder Bay

3101 Sw 58th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79118

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,182–$1,799

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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Park at Coulter - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Verified

Park at Coulter

5040 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79119

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,424–$1,640

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.

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The Colonies at Hillside - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Verified

The Colonies at Hillside

7550 Hillside Rd, Amarillo, TX 79119

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,360–$1,769

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.

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Remington Amarillo Apts - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

7h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Verified

Remington Amarillo Apts

8801 Tarter Ave, Amarillo, TX 79119

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,294–$1,699

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.

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3600 Ne 21st Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

4 beds

2 baths

$1,850

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.
Boulder Bay - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Boulder Bay

3101 Sw 58th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79118

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,182–$1,799

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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Park at Coulter - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Verified

Park at Coulter

5040 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79119

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,424–$1,640

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.

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Casa del Sol - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Casa del Sol

4215 S Western St, Amarillo, TX 79109

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$710–$825

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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The Lariat at Presidio Ranch - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
New construction

4d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Verified

The Lariat at Presidio Ranch

8976 Tarter Ave, Amarillo, TX 79119

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,350–$2,010

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.

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The Residences at the 27th - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

The Residences at the 27th

3110 Sw 27th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79109

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$952–$1,482

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.
3600 Ne 21st Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4 beds

2 baths

$1,850

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Amarillo, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Amarillo rental market.

How much is rent in Amarillo?

The average rent in Amarillo is $1,350 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Amarillo?

Average rent prices in Amarillo have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Amarillo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Amarillo is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Amarillo?

To comfortably afford rent in Amarillo, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the best rental deals in Amarillo, with rents running about 3.6% lower than December, which sees the highest prices. March tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while December has the least competition among renters.

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).