Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Gilmer, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Gilmer

$1,024/mo

decreased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gilmer is $1,024 per month as of June 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$0.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gilmer

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gilmer 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 Gilmer, TX

Average rent prices in Gilmer have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 31% 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 $975, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Gilmer run $839 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

17%

-

1 bedroom

$875

6%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,040

10%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,700

4%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,250

14%

46%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,040

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

46%

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$1,024
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gilmer, TX is 20% lower than the median rent in Athens, TX.

Discover rentals in Gilmer, TX

300 Pecan St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gilmer

300 Pecan St, Gilmer, TX 75644

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

2348 State Highway 154 E #NA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Gilmer

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

758 Machen Ln #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Gilmer

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

8123 Cherokee Trace - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gilmer

Single Family Detached, Traditional - Gilmer, TX

8123 Cherokee Trace, Gilmer, TX 75644

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

House for rent

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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 $1,024 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gilmer?

Average rent prices in Gilmer have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 31% since last year.

How does Gilmer rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gilmer is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 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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