Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Bastrop, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Bastrop

$1,800/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bastrop is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bastrop

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bastrop rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bastrop, TX

Average rent prices in Bastrop have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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 Bastrop, TX

Rent prices in Bastrop vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bastrop is $1,622, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Bastrop run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,233.

Listings

Studio

$1,447

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,159

6%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,233

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,840

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$2,075

6%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,447

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,159

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,233

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,840

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Bastrop and Buda by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bastrop

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,845
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bastrop, TX is 2% lower than the median rent in Buda, TX.

Discover rentals in Bastrop, TX

The Lodge at Lost Pines - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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The Lodge at Lost Pines

3950 State Highway 71, Bastrop, TX 78602

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,050–$1,850

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15h ago

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Walnut Ridge Apartments

1900 Walnut St, Bastrop, TX 78602

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,150–$4,469

Price drop

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120 Pine Hill Loop #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Bastrop

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

828 Highway 71 W #3A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bastrop

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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Frequently asked questions for Bastrop, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Bastrop rental market.

How much is rent in Bastrop?

The average rent in Bastrop is $1,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bastrop?

Average rent prices in Bastrop have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Bastrop rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bastrop is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bastrop?

To comfortably afford rent in Bastrop, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bastrop?

Winter months offer the best rental deals in Bastrop, with December and November being the least competitive. July sees the highest rents with approximately 7% higher prices than January, the lowest-rent month.

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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