Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Celina, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Celina, TX rent slipped 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $150 less per month on average than last year, despite a 4.3% month-over-month increase in August 2026.

  • Celina is 29.9% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it in the higher-cost tier for renters. The market offers 190 total rentals, mostly houses, reflecting a suburban rental profile.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Celina rent for about $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,360/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,662/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,995/month, with 4+ bedrooms making up the largest share of inventory.

Median rent

Median rent in Celina

$2,500/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Celina is $2,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Celina

190

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Celina rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,667, whereas a house costs $2,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Celina run $1,445 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,830.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,359

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,662

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,500

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,995

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,359

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,662

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Celina, TX is 25% higher than the median rent in Anna, TX.

Discover rentals in Celina, TX

807 W Walnut St #C2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Celina

807 W Walnut St #C2, Celina, TX 75009

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,295

House for rent

807 W Walnut St #C4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Celina

807 W Walnut St #C4, Celina, TX 75009

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,295

House for rent

811 W Walnut St #A103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Celina

811 W Walnut St #A103, Celina, TX 75009

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,295

House for rent

809 W Walnut St #B2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Celina

ResidentialLease, Celina, TX

809 W Walnut St #B2, Celina, TX 75009

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,350

House for rent

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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 $2,500 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Celina?

Average rent prices in Celina have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Celina rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Celina is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 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 $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the lowest rents in Celina, running about 7% below April's peak prices, so timing your search for winter months could save you money compared to spring apartment hunting.

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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