Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 9, 2026
Average rent in
Balcones Heights, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on November 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Balcones Heights
$949/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Balcones Heights is $949 per month as of November 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $951 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Balcones Heights
9
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Balcones Heights rentals at each price point
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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $924, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Balcones Heights run $785 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $955.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $664 | No Change | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 16% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $979 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,475 | No Change |  26% | |
4 bedroom | $1,925 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Balcones Heights | $949 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $924 | 3% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,000 | No Change | 9% | |
Houses | $1,695 | No Change | 15% |
Studio
Average rent
$664
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$979
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Balcones Heights
Average rent
$949
Apartments
Average rent
$924
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last year
15%
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
50%lower than the national median
40%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Balcones Heights, TX is 17% lower than the median rent in Castle Hills, TX.
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32%Discover rentals in Balcones Heights, TX
2d ago
520 Gentleman Rd, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$565–$955
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Balcones Heights
Hillcrest & Gentleman #165, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
2 beds
1 bath
$810
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Balcones Heights
211 Leisure Dr #1604, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
2 beds
1 bath
$979
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Balcones Heights
306 Gentleman Rd #1176, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
2 beds
1 bath
$980
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Balcones Heights
221 Balcones Heights Rd, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Balcones Heights
3108 Hillcrest Dr #681, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Balcones Heights
4216 Fredericksburg Rd #677, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
1 bed
1 bath
$949
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3102 Hillcrest Dr, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$649–$1,185
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
5d+ ago
3102 Hillcrest Dr, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$649–$1,185
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
5d+ ago
3102 Hillcrest Dr, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$649–$1,185
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
2d ago
520 Gentleman Rd, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$565–$955
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Balcones Heights
211 Leisure Dr #1604, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
2 beds
1 bath
$979
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Balcones Heights
3108 Hillcrest Dr #683, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
3 beds
2 baths
$1,370
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
520 Gentleman Rd, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
1 bed
1 bath
$565–$575
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3102 Hillcrest Dr, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$649–$1,185
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Balcones Heights
Hillcrest & Gentleman #165, Balcones Heights, TX 78201
2 beds
1 bath
$810
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.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 November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Balcones Heights?
Average rent prices in Balcones Heights have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Balcones Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Balcones Heights is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $951 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.
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).