Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Jackson, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lake Jackson rent stands today

    Lake Jackson, TX rent rose 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,196/month. Renters today are paying $12 more per month on average than last year, though the market has cooled slightly month to month by 1.7%.

  • Lake Jackson is 37.4% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 70 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters. The city provides a more budget-friendly option compared to many larger metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $825/month, 1-bedrooms $934/month, 2-bedrooms $1,150/month, 3-bedrooms $1,943/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,799/month in Lake Jackson. These figures reflect the range of options available across bedroom sizes in the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment climbed 36.5% year over year, diverging 33.7 percentage points from the overall citywide increase. This rise contrasts with the more modest 2.8% growth seen across all rentals in Lake Jackson, TX.

Median rent

Median rent in Lake Jackson

$1,196/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake Jackson is $1,196 per month as of August 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $713 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake Jackson

70

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lake Jackson rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lake Jackson, TX

Average rent prices in Lake Jackson have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Lake Jackson, TX

Rent prices in Lake Jackson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lake Jackson is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Jackson run $934 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$825

20%

5%

1 bedroom

$934

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$1,943

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,799

8%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$934

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,943

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,799

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

27%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lake Jackson and Angleton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lake Jackson

Median rent price$1,196
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$895
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Jackson, TX is 34% higher than the median rent in Angleton, TX.

Discover rentals in Lake Jackson, TX

6 Garland @ Shadow Park #1610 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Jackson

one month free new luxury community in Lake Jackson

6 Garland @ Shadow Park #1610, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

2 beds

2 baths

$748

Apartment for rent

OYSBS - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.5

Very good

OYSBS

130 Oyster Creek Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$875

Apartment for rent

6 Garland @ Shadow Park #1609 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Jackson

New luxury community one month free in Lake Jackson

6 Garland @ Shadow Park #1609, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

2 beds

1 bath

$828

Apartment for rent

WILBS - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

WILBS

500 Willow Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$835–$935

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lake Jackson, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Lake Jackson rental market.

How much is rent in Lake Jackson?

The average rent in Lake Jackson is $1,196 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake Jackson?

Average rent prices in Lake Jackson have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Lake Jackson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lake Jackson is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $713 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lake Jackson?

To comfortably afford rent in Lake Jackson, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lake Jackson?

June offers the lowest rents in Lake Jackson, with approximately 15% savings compared to January when rents peak. Searching during summer months could result in better pricing than winter.

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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