Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Kaufman, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Kaufman

$1,585/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kaufman is $1,585 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $315 less per month.

$0.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kaufman

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kaufman 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 Kaufman, TX, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Kaufman, TX

Average rent prices in Kaufman 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 Kaufman, TX

Rent prices in Kaufman vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kaufman is $1,640, whereas a house costs $2,358. 1-bedroom apartments in Kaufman run $1,332 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,340.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,244

6%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,340

No Change

54%

3 bedroom

$1,932

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,450

No Change

15%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,244

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,340

Last year

54%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,932

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last year

15%

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

Compare median rent prices in Kaufman and Cockrell Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kaufman

Median rent price$1,585
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kaufman, TX is 27% higher than the median rent in Cockrell Hill, TX.

Discover rentals in Kaufman, TX

400-402 North Jefferson - Kaufman - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

400-402 North Jefferson - Kaufman

400 N Jefferson St, Kaufman, TX 75142

2 beds

1 bath

$1,149

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.
207 W South St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Kaufman

2 bedroom 1 bath apartment near Kaufman City Square

207 W South St #1, Kaufman, TX 75142

2 beds

1 bath

$1,190

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.
304 E Hickory St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kaufman

ResidentialLease, Kaufman, TX

304 E Hickory St #B, Kaufman, TX 75142

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

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.
9558 Diamond Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kaufman

ResidentialLease, Kaufman, TX

9558 Diamond Ave, Kaufman, TX 75142

4 beds

2 baths

$1,750

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 Kaufman, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Kaufman rental market.

How much is rent in Kaufman?

The average rent in Kaufman is $1,585 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kaufman?

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

How does Kaufman rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kaufman is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $315 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kaufman?

To comfortably afford rent in Kaufman, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/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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