Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Kemp, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Kemp

$1,450/mo

decreased by48%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kemp is $1,450 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $490 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kemp

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kemp rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kemp, TX

Average rent prices in Kemp have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 48% 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 Kemp, TX

Rent prices in Kemp vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kemp is $1,374, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Kemp run $949 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,125

2%

-

2 bedroom

$1,514

2%

-

3 bedroom

$1,512

6%

-

4 bedroom

$2,200

30%

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,514

Last 30 days

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,512

Last 30 days

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in Kemp and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kemp

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kemp, TX is 38% higher than the median rent in Athens, TX.

Discover rentals in Kemp, TX

8791 Southern Shore Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Kemp

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - Kemp, TX

8791 Southern Shore Ct, Kemp, TX 75143

5 beds

5.5 baths

$7,000

House for rent

107 E 11th St, Kemp, TX 75143 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kemp, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Kemp rental market.

How much is rent in Kemp?

The average rent in Kemp is $1,450 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kemp?

Average rent prices in Kemp have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 48% since last year.

How does Kemp rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kemp is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $490 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kemp?

To comfortably afford rent in Kemp, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/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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