Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Magnolia, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Magnolia rent stands today

    Magnolia, TX rent rose 5.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,898/month. Renters today are paying $98 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak of $1,900/month in February 2026.

  • Magnolia is 2.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city offers 114 total rentals, providing a smaller but diverse market for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Magnolia rent for $4,400/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,086/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,484/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,858/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,100/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses rent for a median of $1,998/month while apartments cost $1,408/month. This split shows the difference in price between property types in Magnolia, TX.

Median rent

Median rent in Magnolia

$1,897/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Magnolia is $1,897 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $52 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Magnolia

114

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Magnolia 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 Magnolia, TX

Average rent prices in Magnolia have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $1,408, whereas a house costs $1,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Magnolia run $1,109 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,426.

Listings

Studio

$4,400

3%

311%

1 bedroom

$1,086

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,484

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,857

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,100

2%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

311%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,086

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,484

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,857

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

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$1,897
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Magnolia, TX is 19% higher than the median rent in Conroe, TX.

Discover rentals in Magnolia, TX

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5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,205

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5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,495

House for rent

Available Mar 6

41517 S Brenda Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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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 $1,897 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Magnolia?

Average rent prices in Magnolia have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Magnolia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Magnolia is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $52 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 $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Magnolia's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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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