Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Bedford, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bedford rent stands today

    Bedford, TX rent slipped 17.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,410/month. Renters today are paying $251 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.4% month-over-month increase in July 2026.

  • Bedford sits 26.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area with 72 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Bedford rents range from studios at $1,149/month and 1-bedrooms at $1,050/month to 3-bedrooms at $2,322/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,950/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,488/month while apartments sit at $1,292/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Woodbridge rents fell 29.5% year over year to $1,711/month across 11 rentals, with Meadow Wood and Bell Manor also seeing declines of 29.3% and 25.3% respectively. These drops contrast with the citywide 17.0% decline and show localized cooldowns in Bedford.

Median rent

Median rent in Bedford

$1,410/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bedford is $1,410 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $520 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bedford

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bedford rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 17% 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 $1,292, whereas a house costs $2,487. 1-bedroom apartments in Bedford run $1,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,470.

Listings

Studio

$1,149

3%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$1,476

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,321

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,950

5%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,476

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,321

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

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$1,410
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,729
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bedford, TX is 18% lower than the median rent in Addison, TX.

Discover rentals in Bedford, TX

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21h ago

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Windmill Terrace

2200 Murphy Dr, Bedford, TX 76021

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,029–$1,469

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The Bradford on the Park - Photo 1 of 1
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18h ago

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The Bradford on the Park

2300 Central Park Blvd, Bedford, TX 76022

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,120–$1,911

Apartment for rent

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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

Apartment for rent

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,410 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bedford?

Average rent prices in Bedford have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Bedford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bedford is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $520 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bedford?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bedford are Bedford Meadows ($1,297/mo), Bell Manor ($1,382/mo), and Kelmont Park ($1,400/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bedford?

To comfortably afford rent in Bedford, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bedford average around $1,130/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,560/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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