Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Elgin, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Elgin

$1,885/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elgin is $1,885 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $65 less per month.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elgin

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elgin 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 Elgin, TX

Average rent prices in Elgin have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,330, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Elgin run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$1,275

5%

-

1 bedroom

$1,421

2%

48%

2 bedroom

$1,895

8%

35%

3 bedroom

$1,875

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,995

5%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,421

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

48%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

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

Median rent price$1,885
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,785
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elgin, TX is 6% higher than the median rent in Bastrop, TX.

Discover rentals in Elgin, TX

13249 Illumination Rd #R4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Elgin

4 beds

3 baths

$600

House for rent

Available Jul 1

13249 Illumination Rd #R3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Elgin

🏡 Private Room – Peaceful Christian Home

13249 Illumination Rd #R3, Elgin, TX 78621

4 beds

3 baths

$600

House for rent

Available Apr 1

13249 Illumination Rd #R2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Elgin

4 beds

3 baths

$600

House for rent

Available Apr 20

143 3B #3B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Elgin

143 Roy Davis - 3B

143 3B #3B, Elgin, TX 78621

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

$1,095

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 20

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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 $1,885 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elgin?

Average rent prices in Elgin have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Elgin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elgin is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $65 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 $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Elgin averaged around $1,000 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,300 per month. One-bedrooms showed strong growth with a 6.1% increase from the previous year, while two-bedrooms declined 12.8% year over 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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