Last updated on September 12, 2026

Average rent in
Elgin, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Elgin

$1,850/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Elgin is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elgin

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elgin rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,443, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Elgin run $1,330 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$1,275

15%

-

1 bedroom

$1,575

No Change

52%

2 bedroom

$1,500

3%

56%

3 bedroom

$1,850

11%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,995

2%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last year

52%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

56%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

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$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,812
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elgin, TX is 2% higher than the median rent in Bastrop, TX.

Discover rentals in Elgin, TX

122 Hillside Duplex - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

122 Hillside Duplex

122 Hillside Dr, Elgin, TX 78621

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

112 Hillside Cv - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elgin

112 Hillside Cv, Elgin, TX 78621

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

143 Roy Davis - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.1

Very good

143 Roy Davis

143 Roy Davis Rd, Elgin, TX 78621

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

143 3C #3C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Elgin

143 Roy Davis - 3C

143 3C #3C, Elgin, TX 78621

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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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 $1,850 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elgin?

Average rent prices in Elgin have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $50 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 $74,000/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).

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