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Property type
Last updated on July 14, 2026
Average rent in
Melissa, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Melissa rent stands today
Melissa, TX rent rose 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters are paying $184 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.0% month-over-month decline in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Melissa rents run 17.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average among U.S. metros with 102 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Melissa, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,246/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,872/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,295/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,695/month. The rental inventory is mostly larger units, with 3-bed and 4+ bed units making up 67.6% of total rentals.
Price ranges
Houses rent higher at $2,450/month compared to apartments at $1,923/month. Houses account for 73.5% of total rentals, while apartments make up 11.7% of the inventory.
Median rent
Median rent in Melissa
$2,295/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Melissa is $2,295 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $345 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Melissa
102
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Melissa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Melissa, TX
Average rent prices in Melissa have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,923, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Melissa run $1,528 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,083.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,246 |  2% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,872 | No Change | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,695 | No Change | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Melissa, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,923 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,247 | - | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,246
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,872
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Melissa, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,923
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,247
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
18%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Melissa, TX is 12% higher than the median rent in Anna, TX.
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Discover rentals in Melissa, TX
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Melissa
2 beds
2 baths
$1,375
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Melissa
2 beds
2 baths
$1,395
Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Melissa
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Melissa
2 beds
2 baths
$1,439
Condo for rent
Available Jun 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Melissa
4308 Cherry Ln #NA, Melissa, TX 75454
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Jun 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Melissa
4521 Winecup Road, Melissa, TX 75454
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Melissa
2105 Prairie Ln, Melissa, TX 75454
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,276
House for rent
9h ago
2425 Central Expy, Melissa, TX 75454
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,159–$3,123
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2425 Central Expy, Melissa, TX 75454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,804–$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$2,899
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,054
Condo for rent
Available Jun 13
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,146
Condo for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,054
Condo for rent
Available Jun 13
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$2,899
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,146
Condo for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Jun 7
2d ago
Verified
2425 Central Expy, Melissa, TX 75454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,804–$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,775
$2,635
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,054
Condo for rent
Available Jun 13
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,146
Condo for rent
Available Jun 7
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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 $2,295 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Melissa?
Average rent prices in Melissa have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Melissa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Melissa is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $345 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?
Melissa's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions across the city's available 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).