Last updated on September 1, 2026

Average rent in
Laredo, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Laredo, TX rent slipped 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,175/month. Renters today are paying $286 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the 2024 peak of $1,450/month.

  • Laredo sits 38.5% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 110 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Laredo run at $7,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $850/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,030/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,688/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,150/month. The inventory includes a range of bedroom sizes, with 2-bed and 3-bed units making up most of the market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Killam Industrial Park rents fell 98.2% year over year to $1,000/month across 21 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide decline of 2.1%. San Isidro also saw a drop of 55.6%, showing significant local variation in the Laredo market.

Median rent

Median rent in Laredo

$1,175/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Laredo is $1,175 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $735 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Laredo

110

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Laredo 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 Laredo, TX

Average rent prices in Laredo have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Laredo, TX

Rent prices in Laredo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Laredo is $999, whereas a house costs $1,937. 1-bedroom apartments in Laredo run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$7,500

34%

33%

1 bedroom

$850

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,030

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,687

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,150

5%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,030

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,687

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Laredo and Alamo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Laredo

Median rent price$1,175
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,225
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Laredo, TX is 4% lower than the median rent in Alamo, TX.

Discover rentals in Laredo, TX

Casa Verde - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Casa Verde

8501 Casa Verde Rd, Laredo, TX 78041

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$815–$1,115

Apartment for rent

817 E Kearney St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Las Lomas condo for rent in Laredo

817 Kearney St

817 E Kearney St #4, Laredo, TX 78040

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

2419 Cross - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.5

Very good

2419 Cross

2419 Cross St, Laredo, TX 78046

2 beds

1 bath

$880

Apartment for rent

La Joya Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

La Joya Apartments

212 Obsidian Blvd, Laredo, TX 78046

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$889–$1,793

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 31

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Frequently asked questions for Laredo, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Laredo rental market.

How much is rent in Laredo?

The average rent in Laredo is $1,175 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Laredo?

Average rent prices in Laredo have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Laredo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Laredo is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $735 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Laredo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Laredo are Riverhill ($950/mo), Ghost Town ($974/mo), and Laredo International Airport ($975/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Laredo?

To comfortably afford rent in Laredo, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Laredo?

December offers the lowest rents in Laredo, with approximately 9% savings compared to March when rents peak. October also presents good opportunities with the least competitive rental market conditions.

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).

Apartments for rent in Laredo