Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Celina, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Celina, TX rent slipped 9.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,450/month. Renters today are paying $262 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Celina runs 25.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros despite a modest total rental inventory of 150 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Celina start around $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,440/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,950/month. The range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $2,695/month compared to apartments at $1,730/month. Larger homes make up 88.1% of total rentals in Celina.

Median rent

Median rent in Celina

$2,450/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Celina is $2,450 per month as of May 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Celina

150

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Celina rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Celina, TX

Average rent prices in Celina have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Celina, TX

Rent prices in Celina vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Celina is $1,729, whereas a house costs $2,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Celina run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,830.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

3%

-

1 bedroom

$1,440

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,660

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,950

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,440

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,660

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Celina and Anna by all bedroom counts and property types.

Celina

Median rent price$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,050
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Celina, TX is 20% higher than the median rent in Anna, TX.

Discover rentals in Celina, TX

1325 Choate Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Celina

2 beds

2 baths

$1,299

Apartment for rent

Available May 12

Laughlin Ln #817 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Celina

Condo for rent

Available Apr 1

1325 Choate Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Celina

2 beds

2 baths

$1,385

Condo for rent

Available Jan 11

811 W Walnut St #A103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Celina

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,395

House for rent

Available Apr 10

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Frequently asked questions for Celina, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Celina rental market.

How much is rent in Celina?

The average rent in Celina is $2,450 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Celina?

Average rent prices in Celina have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Celina rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Celina is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Celina?

To comfortably afford rent in Celina, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Celina averaged around $1,300 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,700 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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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