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Last updated on September 25, 2026
Average rent in
Amarillo, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 25, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Amarillo rent stands today
Amarillo, TX rent rose 8.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month matching the city's peak rent. Renters today are paying $117 more per month on average than last year, continuing a steady upward trend into September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Amarillo sits 31.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 195 total rentals available. This positions Amarillo as a more accessible metro for renters seeking value in Texas.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Amarillo rent for $650/month, 1-bedrooms for $785/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,158/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,875/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,498/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across Amarillo's rental market.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median rent of $1,750/month while apartments are lower at $929/month. Houses make up 58.6% of total rentals, showing the rent difference by property type in Amarillo.
Median rent
Median rent in Amarillo
$1,300/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Amarillo is $1,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Amarillo
195
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Amarillo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Amarillo, TX
Average rent prices in Amarillo have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $929, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Amarillo run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,174.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $649 | 3% |  14% | |
1 bedroom | $785 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,158 | No Change | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,875 | 10% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,497 | 8% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Amarillo | $875 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $929 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,195 | 7% | - | |
Houses | $1,750 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $655 | 57% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$649
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$785
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,158
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
8%
Downtown Amarillo
Average rent
$875
Apartments
Average rent
$929
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$655
Last 30 days
57%
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
32%lower than the national median
55%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Amarillo, TX is 53% higher than the median rent in Canyon, TX.
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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 & Services | 9% lower |
| Groceries | 6% lower |
| Health | 10% lower |
| Housing | 41% lower |
| Transportation | 9% lower |
| Utilities | 9% lower |
Discover rentals in Amarillo, TX
1d ago
N Polk St, Amarillo, TX 79101
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$425–$525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2200 Sw 7th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$450–$1,015
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4301 Sw 51st Ave, Amarillo, TX 79109
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$780
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1524 Bell St, Amarillo, TX 79106
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amarillo
5 beds
4.5 baths
$6,995
House for rent
3d ago
7517 Arlo Dr, Amarillo, TX 79119
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amarillo
5602 Hillstone Ave, Amarillo, TX 79118
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amarillo
11036 Spanish Bay Dr, Amarillo, TX 79119
5 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
5509 Sw 9th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,234–$1,384
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3101 Sw 58th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79118
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,301–$1,808
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8801 Tarter Ave, Amarillo, TX 79119
1 –3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,274–$1,399
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5040 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79119
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,404–$1,620
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3101 Sw 58th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79118
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,301–$1,808
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8801 Tarter Ave, Amarillo, TX 79119
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,274–$1,399
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4711 S Virginia St, Amarillo, TX 79109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$640–$1,309
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
4215 S Western St, Amarillo, TX 79109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$710–$825
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
4215 S Western St, Amarillo, TX 79109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$710–$825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4711 S Virginia St, Amarillo, TX 79109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$670–$931
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8976 Tarter Ave, Amarillo, TX 79119
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,370–$2,010
Apartment for rent
19h ago
3110 Sw 27th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79109
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$952–$1,482
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,300 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Amarillo?
Average rent prices in Amarillo have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Amarillo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Amarillo is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $52,000/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).