Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Melissa, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Melissa rent stands today

    Melissa, TX rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $36 more per month on average than last year, extending a modest upward trend following a dip earlier this year.

  • Melissa rents run 19.5% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing Melissa among pricier Texas metros despite a relatively small rental inventory of 147 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Melissa, 1-bedrooms rent for $1,320/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,020/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,250/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,599/month. The bedroom rents show a broad range reflecting different household sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 2-bedroom segment in Melissa climbed 26.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 2.2%. This indicates stronger demand or pricing pressure specifically in the 2-bedroom market compared to the overall rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Melissa

$2,300/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Melissa is $2,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $375 more per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Melissa

147

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Melissa rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Melissa, TX

Average rent prices in Melissa have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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 Melissa, TX

Rent prices in Melissa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Melissa is $2,057, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Melissa run $1,472 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,091.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,320

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$2,020

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,250

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,599

1%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,320

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,020

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,599

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Melissa and Anna by all bedroom counts and property types.

Melissa

Median rent price$2,300
increased by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melissa, TX is 15% higher than the median rent in Anna, TX.

Discover rentals in Melissa, TX

300 Willow Grove Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Melissa

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300 Willow Grove Way #224 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Melissa

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Available Nov 15

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5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Melissa

Condo for rent

Available Nov 15

315 Willow Grove Way #2102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Melissa

Condo for rent

Available Jul 28

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Frequently asked questions for Melissa, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Melissa rental market.

How much is rent in Melissa?

The average rent in Melissa is $2,300 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Melissa?

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

How does Melissa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Melissa is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Melissa?

To comfortably afford rent in Melissa, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the best rental deals in Melissa, with prices running about 8% lower than the peak season in May.

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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