Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Jackson, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lake Jackson rent stands today

    Lake Jackson, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,149/month. The market has hovered near its peak of $1,196/month from earlier this year, offering stability for renters.

  • Lake Jackson sits 40.9% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas.

  • Price ranges

    Bedroom rents in Lake Jackson range from $837/month for 1-bed units to $2,799/month for 4+ bedrooms. The 2-bed segment, which makes up 37.8% of rentals, sits near the citywide median.

  • What you'll pay

    Apartments make up 80.3% of total rentals with a median rent of $1,100/month, while houses, comprising 19.7% of rentals, have median rents of $1,975/month, reflecting the difference by property type.

Median rent

Median rent in Lake Jackson

$1,149/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake Jackson is $1,149 per month as of July 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $796 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake Jackson

70

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 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 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Jackson run $837 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$875

20%

26%

1 bedroom

$837

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,149

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,752

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,799

1%

29%

Studio

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$837

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,752

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,799

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

29%

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$1,149
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,067
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Jackson, TX is 8% higher than the median rent in Angleton, TX.

Discover rentals in Lake Jackson, TX

Shadow Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

7.8

Very good

Shadow Park Apartments

420 Garland Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$645–$995

Apartment for rent

The Monaco Villas Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

7.9

Very good

The Monaco Villas Apartments

460 Highway 332 W, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$650–$821

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

3d ago

7.5

Very good

OYSBS

130 Oyster Creek Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$875

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 $1,149 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake Jackson?

Average rent prices in Lake Jackson have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Lake Jackson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lake Jackson is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $796 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 $46,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lake Jackson average around $930/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,140/month, both remaining relatively stable year over 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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