Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Melissa, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Melissa, TX rent rose 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,250/month. Renters today are paying $138 more per month on average than last year, despite month-to-month rent holding essentially flat recently.
Compared to national trends
Melissa runs 18.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in price among smaller Texas metros with 150 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Melissa, 1-bedrooms rent for $1,178/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,616/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,698/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Melissa
$2,250/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Melissa is $2,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Melissa
150
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Melissa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Melissa, TX
Average rent prices in Melissa have remained the same 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 $2,011, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Melissa run $1,590 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,028.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,178 | 1% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,616 |  1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,697 | No Change | 1% |
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 | $2,011 | No Change | 23% | |
Condos | $1,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $862 | - | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,178
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,616
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
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
$2,011
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
23%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$862
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 13% 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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Melissa
2 beds
2 baths
$1,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Melissa
2 beds
2 baths
$1,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Melissa
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Melissa
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Melissa
4521 Winecup Road, Melissa, TX 75454
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Melissa
4210 Magnolia Rd, Melissa, TX 75454
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Melissa
1010 Ridgehurst Rd, Melissa, TX 75454
4 beds
4 baths
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,670
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 7
4d ago
Verified
2425 Central Expy, Melissa, TX 75454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,849–$2,695
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,622
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,055
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,055
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,356
Price dropped $150Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,622
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,145
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Sep 2
4d ago
Verified
2425 Central Expy, Melissa, TX 75454
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,849–$2,695
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,356
Price dropped $150Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,055
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,145
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Sep 2
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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 $2,250 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Melissa?
Average rent prices in Melissa have remained the same 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 $350 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 $90,000/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).