Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Gilmer, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Gilmer

$1,025/mo

decreased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gilmer is $1,025 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $875 less per month.

$0.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gilmer

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gilmer rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Gilmer, TX

Average rent prices in Gilmer have decreased by 22% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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 Gilmer, TX

Rent prices in Gilmer vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gilmer is $950, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Gilmer run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

50%

22%

1 bedroom

$930

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$975

2%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,425

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,397

5%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

50%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$930

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,397

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Gilmer and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gilmer

Median rent price$1,025
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gilmer, TX is 7% lower than the median rent in Athens, TX.

Discover rentals in Gilmer, TX

913 Success St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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.
8123 Cherokee Trce - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gilmer

Single Family Detached, Traditional - Gilmer, TX

8123 Cherokee Trce, Gilmer, TX 75644

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Gilmer, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Gilmer rental market.

How much is rent in Gilmer?

The average rent in Gilmer is $1,025 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gilmer?

Average rent prices in Gilmer have decreased by 22% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.

How does Gilmer rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gilmer is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gilmer?

To comfortably afford rent in Gilmer, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/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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