Last updated on June 26, 2026

Average rent in
Balcones Heights, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Balcones Heights

$949/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Balcones Heights is $949 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,001 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Balcones Heights

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Balcones Heights rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Balcones Heights, TX, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Balcones Heights, TX

Average rent prices in Balcones Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Balcones Heights, TX

Rent prices in Balcones Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Balcones Heights is $962, whereas a house costs $1,060. 1-bedroom apartments in Balcones Heights run $820 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $979.

Listings

Studio

$685

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$800

4%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,046

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,675

No Change

57%

4 bedroom

$2,100

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Studio

Average rent

$685

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,046

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last year

57%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

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

Compare median rent prices in Balcones Heights and Castle Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

Balcones Heights

Median rent price$949
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$450
decreased by77%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Balcones Heights, TX is 111% higher than the median rent in Castle Hills, TX.

Discover rentals in Balcones Heights, TX

520 Gentleman Rd - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.6

Very good

520 Gentleman Rd

520 Gentleman Rd, Balcones Heights, TX 78201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$595–$975

Apartment for rent

Hillcrest & Gentleman #165 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Balcones Heights

reduced rents rent- graceful living in Inner West Side

Hillcrest & Gentleman #165, Balcones Heights, TX 78201

2 beds

1 bath

$810

Apartment for rent

211 Leisure Dr #1604 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Balcones Heights

luxury apartments in Inner West Side (reduced rents)

211 Leisure Dr #1604, Balcones Heights, TX 78201

2 beds

1 bath

$979

Apartment for rent

306 Gentleman Rd #1176 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Balcones Heights

Spacious luxurious apartment in Inner West Side 4 weeks free

306 Gentleman Rd #1176, Balcones Heights, TX 78201

2 beds

1 bath

$980

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Balcones Heights, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Balcones Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Balcones Heights?

The average rent in Balcones Heights is $949 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Balcones Heights?

Average rent prices in Balcones Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Balcones Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Balcones Heights is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,001 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Balcones Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Balcones Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Balcones Heights?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Balcones Heights, TX is $904, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $980.

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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