Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
Harker Heights, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Harker Heights rent stands today

    Harker Heights, TX rent slipped 3.8% year over year to a current median of $1,395/month. Month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged, and the $14 monthly difference from last year is negligible for renters today.

  • Harker Heights is 26.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, providing a more accessible market for renters. The city has 177 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Harker Heights, 1-bedroom units rent for $925/month, 2-bedrooms for $950/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,395/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,050/month. The 2-bedroom segment rose 11.4% year over year, diverging from the overall market trend.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 2-bedroom segment in Harker Heights increased 11.4% year over year, contrasting with the citywide decline of 3.8%. This divergence shows differing trends within the rental market segments.

Median rent

Median rent in Harker Heights

$1,395/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Harker Heights is $1,395 per month as of October 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.

$0.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Harker Heights

177

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights, TX

Average rent prices in Harker Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Harker Heights, TX

Rent prices in Harker Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Harker Heights is $1,097, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Harker Heights run $935 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

1 bedroom

$925

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$950

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,050

1%

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Harker Heights and Austin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Harker Heights

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,564
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Harker Heights, TX is 11% lower than the median rent in Austin, TX.

Discover rentals in Harker Heights, TX

101 E Cardinal Lane - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

7.8

Very good

101 E Cardinal Lane

101 E Cardinal Ln, Harker Heights, TX 76548

2 beds

1 bath

$650

307 S Juanita Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Harker Heights

1618 AZTEC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

1618 AZTEC

1618 Aztec Trce, Harker Heights, TX 76548

2 beds

1 bath

$750

700 S Amy Ln #103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Harker Heights

2 beds

1 bath

$764

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Frequently asked questions for Harker Heights, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Harker Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Harker Heights?

The average rent in Harker Heights is $1,395 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Harker Heights?

Average rent prices in Harker Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Harker Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Harker Heights is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Harker Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Harker Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Harker Heights?

April offers the best rental rates in Harker Heights, with rents running about 13% lower than January, which sees the highest prices of the 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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