Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Jackson, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lake Jackson rent stands today

    Lake Jackson, TX rent rose 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,203/month slightly above the peak rent of $1,196/month from June 2026. Renters are paying $81 more per month on average than last year, continuing a steady upward trend.

  • Lake Jackson is 38.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The market has 72 total rentals, offering a smaller, value-oriented rental option in Texas.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,795/month, 1-bedrooms $949/month, 2-bedrooms $1,147/month, 3-bedrooms $1,815/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,799/month. This range shows a broad spread across bedroom sizes in Lake Jackson, TX.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment increased by 33.6% year over year, outpacing the citywide rise of 4.9%. This segment's growth marks a distinct upward trend within Lake Jackson's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Lake Jackson

$1,203/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake Jackson is $1,203 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $747 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake Jackson

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,154, whereas a house costs $1,930. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Jackson run $949 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

26%

59%

1 bedroom

$949

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,147

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,815

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,799

6%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

59%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$949

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,147

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,815

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,799

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

24%

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$1,203
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$922
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Jackson, TX is 30% higher than the median rent in Angleton, TX.

Discover rentals in Lake Jackson, TX

The Monaco Villas Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

7.9

Very good

The Monaco Villas Apartments

460 Highway 332 W, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$650–$1,203

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

5h ago

7.5

Very good

OYSBS

130 Oyster Creek Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

2 beds

1 bath

$750–$895

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

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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 $1,203 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake Jackson?

Average rent prices in Lake Jackson have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Lake Jackson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lake Jackson is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $747 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?

Lake Jackson, Texas rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $930 per month, while two-bedroom units cost around $1,100 monthly. Both bedroom types represent strong value compared to the overall city average of around $1,200 across all property types.

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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