Last updated on August 10, 2026

Average rent in
Balcones Heights, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Balcones Heights

$899/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Balcones Heights is $899 per month as of August 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Balcones Heights

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Balcones Heights rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Balcones Heights, TX

Average rent prices in Balcones Heights have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased 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 $830, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Balcones Heights run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$595

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$815

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,024

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,475

1%

34%

4 bedroom

$1,900

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Studio

Average rent

$595

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$815

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,024

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

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$899
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$980
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Balcones Heights, TX is 8% lower than the median rent in Castle Hills, TX.

Discover rentals in Balcones Heights, TX

520 Gentleman Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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 $899 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Balcones Heights?

Average rent prices in Balcones Heights have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Balcones Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Balcones Heights is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 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 $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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