Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
Amarillo, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Amarillo rent stands today
Amarillo, TX rent rose 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,275/month. Renters pay $18 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.4% month-over-month decline in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Amarillo is 33.8% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, providing a lower-cost option for renters in Texas with 153 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $649/month, 1-bedrooms for $810/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,760/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,400/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available in Amarillo.
Median rent
Median rent in Amarillo
$1,275/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Amarillo is $1,275 per month as of August 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Amarillo
153
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Amarillo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Amarillo, TX
Average rent prices in Amarillo have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $918, whereas a house costs $1,672. 1-bedroom apartments in Amarillo run $811 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,159.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $649 | No Change |  31% | |
1 bedroom | $810 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,759 | 5% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Amarillo | $995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $918 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $825 | 54% | - | |
Houses | $1,672 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,227 | 57% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$649
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$810
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,759
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
Downtown Amarillo
Average rent
$995
Apartments
Average rent
$918
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
54%
Houses
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,227
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
34%lower than the national median
57%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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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 | 8% lower |
| Groceries | 6% lower |
| Health | 14% lower |
| Housing | 42% lower |
| Transportation | 10% lower |
| Utilities | 10% lower |
Discover rentals in Amarillo, TX
5d+ ago
2200 Sw 7th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$450–$1,015
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amarillo
103 N Florida St #1, Amarillo, TX 79106
2 beds
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Jul 24
5d+ ago
6817 6817 Wolflin Avenue-C, Amarillo, TX 79106
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amarillo
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amarillo
5 beds
4.5 baths
$6,995
House for rent
8h ago
7517 Arlo Dr, Amarillo, TX 79119
4 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amarillo
4 beds
3 baths
$4,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amarillo
4 beds
2 baths
$4,475
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
7550 Hillside Rd, Amarillo, TX 79119
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,320–$1,614
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4711 S Virginia St, Amarillo, TX 79109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$630–$1,124
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3101 Sw 58th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79118
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,313–$1,762
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
8976 Tarter Ave, Amarillo, TX 79119
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,370–$2,010
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4711 S Virginia St, Amarillo, TX 79109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$630–$1,124
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
3101 Sw 58th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79118
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,313–$1,762
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4215 S Western St, Amarillo, TX 79109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$615–$810
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8801 Tarter Ave, Amarillo, TX 79119
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,254–$1,779
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4215 S Western St, Amarillo, TX 79109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$615–$810
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
8976 Tarter Ave, Amarillo, TX 79119
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,370–$2,010
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3110 Sw 27th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79109
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$952–$1,482
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
House for rent
Available Aug 6
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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 $1,275 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Amarillo?
Average rent prices in Amarillo have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Amarillo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Amarillo is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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 $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Amarillo?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Amarillo average around $800/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,070/month. Both bedroom types have seen modest increases year over year, with one-bedrooms up 3.5% and two-bedrooms up 1.2%.
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).