Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Bedford, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bedford rent stands today

    Bedford, TX rent rose 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,661/month. Renters today are paying $61 more per month on average than last year, with rent recovering from a trough of $1,449/month in June 2026 to $1,565/month in October 2026.

  • Bedford runs 12.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in a moderately priced market with 87 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Bedford rents range from studios at $1,294/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,795/month, with houses renting around $2,300/month and apartments around $1,400/month. Most rentals are 2- and 3-bedroom units, which make up over 65% of the inventory.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Meadow Wood rents fell 41.5% year over year to $1,754/month across 14 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 3.8% rent increase and shows a localized cooldown in Meadow Wood.

Median rent

Median rent in Bedford

$1,661/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bedford is $1,661 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $239 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bedford

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bedford rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bedford, TX

Average rent prices in Bedford have increased by 1% 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 Bedford, TX

Rent prices in Bedford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bedford is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Bedford run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,567.

Listings

Studio

$1,294

No Change

25%

1 bedroom

$1,175

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,577

5%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,300

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,795

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,294

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,577

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

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

Compare median rent prices in Bedford and Addison by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bedford

Median rent price$1,661
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,839
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bedford, TX is 10% lower than the median rent in Addison, TX.

Discover rentals in Bedford, TX

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Windmill Terrace

2200 Murphy Dr, Bedford, TX 76021

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,029–$1,469

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.

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531 Bedford Rd #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bedford

531 Bedford Rd #202, Bedford, TX 76022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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.
1450 Shady Ln #2320 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bedford

reduced rentsamazing community in Shady Lane

1450 Shady Ln #2320, Bedford, TX 76021

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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.
2407 L Don Dodson Dr #1232 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bedford

4 weeks freereal wood floors apartment in L Don Dodson Drive

2407 L Don Dodson Dr #1232, Bedford, TX 76021

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Bedford, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Bedford rental market.

How much is rent in Bedford?

The average rent in Bedford is $1,661 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bedford?

Average rent prices in Bedford have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Bedford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bedford is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $239 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bedford?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bedford are Bell Manor ($1,385/mo), Bedford Estates ($1,550/mo), and Kelmont Park ($1,591/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bedford?

To comfortably afford rent in Bedford, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the best rental deals in Bedford with the lowest rents of the year, while January sees the highest prices with approximately 4.4% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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