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Last updated on May 22, 2026
Average rent in
Harker Heights, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on May 22, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Harker Heights, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent levels recently.
Compared to national trends
Harker Heights sits 28.4% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 161 total rentals available.
Price ranges
In Harker Heights, 1-bedroom units rent for around $885/month, 2-bedrooms for $912/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,450/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,000/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,875/month, while apartments are lower at $1,000/month, representing distinct price tiers by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Harker Heights
$1,395/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Harker Heights is $1,395 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $554 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Harker Heights
161
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Harker Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Harker Heights, TX
Average rent prices in Harker Heights 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
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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Harker Heights run $885 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $885 |  2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $912 | No Change |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Harker Heights, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,199 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,875 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | 52% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$885
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$912
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Harker Heights, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
52%
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
28%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Harker Heights, TX is 24% lower than the median rent in Austin, TX.
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1%Discover rentals in Harker Heights, TX
2d ago
209 Oak Trail Dr, Harker Heights, TX 76548
2 beds
1 bath
$650–$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harker Heights
209 Oak Trail Dr #C, Harker Heights, TX 76548
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harker Heights
209 Oak Trail Dr #A, Harker Heights, TX 76548
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
711 S Amy Ln, Harker Heights, TX 76548
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
801 Mustang Trl, Harker Heights, TX 76548
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available May 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Harker Heights
2520 Dante Ct, Harker Heights, TX 76548
5 beds
5.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Harker Heights
3242 Valentino Dr, Harker Heights, TX 76548
4 beds
3 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Jul 10
1d ago
House for rent in Harker Heights
1903 Caribou Trl, Harker Heights, TX 76548
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,795
House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harker Heights
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1809 Indian Trl, Harker Heights, TX 76548
2 beds
2 baths
$1,375–$1,400
Apartment for rent
14h ago
701 E Central Texas Expy, Harker Heights, TX 76548
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$795–$1,195
Apartment for rent
17h ago
House for rent in Harker Heights
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,749
House for rent
Available May 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2517 Mugho Dr #NA, Harker Heights, TX 76548
4 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
413 Brittney Way #C, Harker Heights, TX 76548
3 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
10h ago
214 Dale Earnhardt Dr, Harker Heights, TX 76548
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1513 Indian Trl, Harker Heights, TX 76548
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1619 Inca Dr, Harker Heights, TX 76548
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
10h ago
214 Dale Earnhardt Dr, Harker Heights, TX 76548
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1618 Aztec Trce, Harker Heights, TX 76548
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
402 Diana Ln, Harker Heights, TX 76548
1 bed
0 baths
$625
House for rent
Available May 22
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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 May 16, 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 remained the same since last year.
How does Harker Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Harker Heights is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $554 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?
Harker Heights, Texas shows identical pricing for both apartment sizes in 2025, with 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments each averaging around $910 per month. This unusual pricing pattern reflects the local market dynamics where smaller and mid-sized units command similar rental rates.
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).