Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
El Lago, TX

Median rent

Median rent in El Lago

$1,262/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in El Lago is $1,262 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $637 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in El Lago

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of El Lago 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 El Lago, TX

Average rent prices in El Lago have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 El Lago, TX

Rent prices in El Lago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in El Lago is $1,243, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in El Lago run $1,049 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,360.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,161

1%

43%

2 bedroom

$1,359

16%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,922

3%

19%

4 bedroom

$3,045

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,161

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,359

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,922

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,045

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

Compare median rent prices in El Lago and Bacliff by all bedroom counts and property types.

El Lago

Median rent price$1,262
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El Lago, TX is 33% higher than the median rent in Bacliff, TX.

Discover rentals in El Lago, TX

Pelican Reef Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Pelican Reef Apartments

3802 Nasa Pkwy, El Lago, TX 77586

1 bed

1 bath

$699–$1,015

Price dropped
Dwell at Clear Lake - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Dwell at Clear Lake

4101 Nasa Pkwy, El Lago, TX 77586

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$950–$1,959

Price droppedAdditional 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.

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Frequently asked questions for El Lago, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the El Lago rental market.

How much is rent in El Lago?

The average rent in El Lago is $1,262 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in El Lago?

Average rent prices in El Lago have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does El Lago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in El Lago is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $637 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in El Lago?

To comfortably afford rent in El Lago, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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