Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Elgin, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Elgin
$1,797/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Elgin is $1,797 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $102 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elgin
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elgin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Elgin, TX
Average rent prices in Elgin have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased 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
Elgin, TX
Rent prices in Elgin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elgin is $1,472, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Elgin run $1,814 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,360.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,450 | 2% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,410 | No Change | 114% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 |  4% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,961 | No Change | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Elgin, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,472 | 11% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,079 | No Change | 2% | |
Houses | $1,825 | 1% | 3% | |
Rooms | $587 | No Change | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,410
Last year
114%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,961
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Elgin, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,472
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,079
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$587
Last year
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Elgin, 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 Elgin, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Elgin and Bastrop by all bedroom counts and property types.
Elgin
5%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elgin, TX is equal to the median rent in Bastrop, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,800
6%$1,500
3%$1,795
6%$1,650
27%$2,275
2%$1,375
8%$2,150
4%$1,662
15%$1,350
35%$1,449
7%$2,462
2%$1,795
Discover rentals in Elgin, TX
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
4 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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.House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
18404 Allen Welch Dr, Elgin, TX 78621
3 beds
2 baths
$1,785
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
5 beds
5 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available May 9
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Elgin
780 FM 3000 Farm-To-Market Road - 1 #1, Elgin, TX 78621
Studio
0 baths
$2,850
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elgin
101 N Main St #A, Elgin, TX 78621
Studio
0 baths
$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
1d ago
1363L Red Town Rd, Elgin, TX 78621
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150–$1,330
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2 baths
$1,980
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
158 Shenandoah Trl #NA, Elgin, TX 78621
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
5 beds
3 baths
$2,005
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
4 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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.House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
18808 Angie Vastano, Elgin, TX 78621
5 beds
2.5 baths
$1,978
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Elgin
780 FM 3000 Farm-To-Market Road - 1 #1, Elgin, TX 78621
Studio
0 baths
$2,850
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
158 Shenandoah Trl #NA, Elgin, TX 78621
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
5 beds
3 baths
$2,005
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
4 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Elgin, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Elgin rental market.
How much is rent in Elgin?
The average rent in Elgin is $1,797 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elgin?
Average rent prices in Elgin have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Elgin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elgin is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $102 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Elgin?
To comfortably afford rent in Elgin, 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 Elgin?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, November offers the lowest rents in Elgin, running about 9% below July prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to save.
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).