Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Gilmer, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Gilmer

$1,425/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gilmer is $1,425 per month as of July 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.

$0.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gilmer

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gilmer rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Gilmer, TX, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Gilmer, TX

Average rent prices in Gilmer have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,117, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Gilmer run $848 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,185.

Listings

Studio

$850

17%

-

1 bedroom

$850

2%

41%

2 bedroom

$1,100

29%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,750

11%

62%

4 bedroom

$1,850

11%

63%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

62%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

63%

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$1,425
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gilmer, TX is 14% higher than the median rent in Athens, TX.

Discover rentals in Gilmer, TX

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gilmer

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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

House for rent

308 N Trinity St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gilmer

Nice Rental House 308 Trinity Gilmer, TX. 75644

308 N Trinity St, Gilmer, TX 75644

3 beds

2 baths

$1,725

House for rent

Available Jun 6

1514 State Highway 155 N #1 - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

House for rent in Gilmer

1514 State Hwy 155 N E/SID - 1

1514 State Highway 155 N #1, Gilmer, TX 75644

4 beds

3 baths

$2,050

House for rent

Available Jul 29

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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 $1,425 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gilmer?

Average rent prices in Gilmer have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Gilmer rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gilmer is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 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 $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, 31% of Gilmer apartments welcome pets, which works out to about 4 pet-friendly units each month across the city's average inventory of 13 listings.

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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