Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Buda, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Buda, TX rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,799/month. Renters today are paying $47 less per month on average than last year.

  • Buda, TX sits 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Buda, TX rent for $1,212/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,384/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,795/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,225/month. The 2-bedroom median rent is a key reference point for many renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Buda

$1,799/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Buda is $1,799 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $101 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Buda

79

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Buda 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 Buda, TX

Average rent prices in Buda have increased 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 Buda, TX

Rent prices in Buda vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Buda is $1,745, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Buda run $1,494 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,899.

Listings

Studio

$1,212

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,384

7%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,795

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,225

5%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,212

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,384

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

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

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

Buda

Median rent price$1,799
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,088
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Buda, TX is 14% lower than the median rent in Bee Cave, TX.

Discover rentals in Buda, TX

210 Schrader Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

Apartment for rent in Buda

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

Price dropped $160
308 Mary St #308 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Buda

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1148 Shadow Creek Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Buda

3 beds

2 baths

$1,625

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
398 Jack Rabbit Ln #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Buda

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Frequently asked questions for Buda, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Buda rental market.

How much is rent in Buda?

The average rent in Buda is $1,799 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Buda?

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

How does Buda rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Buda is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $101 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Buda?

To comfortably afford rent in Buda, 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 Buda?

October offers the best rental deals in Buda, with rents running about 9% lower than January, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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