Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Magnolia, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Magnolia, TX rent slipped 6.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $91 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in February 2026.

  • Magnolia sits 8.4% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 78 total rentals offering a smaller but diverse market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Magnolia rent for $5,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,090/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,390/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,068/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Magnolia

$1,750/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Magnolia is $1,750 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $160 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Magnolia

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Magnolia 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 Magnolia, TX

Average rent prices in Magnolia have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Magnolia, TX

Rent prices in Magnolia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Magnolia is $1,353, whereas a house costs $1,920. 1-bedroom apartments in Magnolia run $1,090 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,390.

Listings

Studio

$5,500

3%

-

1 bedroom

$1,090

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$1,390

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,749

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,067

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,090

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,390

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,749

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,067

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Magnolia and Conroe by all bedroom counts and property types.

Magnolia

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,599
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Magnolia, TX is 9% higher than the median rent in Conroe, TX.

Discover rentals in Magnolia, TX

9946 Glenbrook Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Magnolia

A special home

9946 Glenbrook Ln, Magnolia, TX 77354

3 beds

2 baths

$700

House for rent

811 Cloyd Dr #416 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Magnolia

811 Cloyd Dr #416, Magnolia, TX 77355

2 beds

2 baths

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 7

18630 N Sugar Maple Cir #106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Magnolia

Manufactured In Park, Magnolia, TX

18630 N Sugar Maple Cir #106, Magnolia, TX 77355

3 beds

2 baths

$1,427

Apartment for rent

25261 Dickens Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Magnolia

3 beds

2 baths

$1,535

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Magnolia, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Magnolia rental market.

How much is rent in Magnolia?

The average rent in Magnolia is $1,750 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Magnolia?

Average rent prices in Magnolia have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Magnolia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Magnolia is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $160 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Magnolia?

To comfortably afford rent in Magnolia, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Looking at our July 2026 numbers, December offers the lowest rents in Magnolia while February sees the highest, with about 4.2% difference between peak and off-peak months. Searching in December might result in lower prices compared to the winter peak.

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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