Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Magnolia, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Magnolia, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,845/month. Month over month, rents cooled by 1.9%, with a negligible $17 difference from last year.

  • Magnolia sits 5.1% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with a small inventory of 93 total rentals dominated by houses. This positions Magnolia as a smaller market with moderate pricing relative to the national landscape.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Magnolia rent for $4,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,016/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,508/month, 3-bedrooms match the city median at $1,845/month, and 4+ bedrooms rent for $2,175/month. This range shows wide variation across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Magnolia

$1,845/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Magnolia is $1,845 per month as of July 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Magnolia

93

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 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 Magnolia, TX

Rent prices in Magnolia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Magnolia is $1,487, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Magnolia run $1,056 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,492.

Listings

Studio

$4,000

3%

360%

1 bedroom

$1,016

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,508

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,845

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,175

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

360%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,016

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,508

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

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$1,845
decreased by5%

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 15% higher than the median rent in Conroe, TX.

Discover rentals in Magnolia, TX

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

$1,125

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 7

29906 Hunters Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Magnolia

Apartment for rent

Research Forest Dr #1191 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Magnolia

New community in Magnoliaone month free

Research Forest Dr #1191, Magnolia, TX 77354

2 beds

1 bath

$1,205

Apartment for rent

30643 Fm 2978 Rd Bldg A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Magnolia

Brand New Community in Tomball*1.5 MONTHS FREE*

30643 Fm 2978 Rd Bldg A, Magnolia, TX 77354

2 beds

2 baths

$1,218

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 3

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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 $1,845 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Magnolia?

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

How does Magnolia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Magnolia is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Magnolia average around $1,110/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,430/month. Both bedroom types remained 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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