Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Mercedes, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Mercedes

$750/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mercedes is $750 per month as of August 2026. This is 61% below the national average rent, or $1,175 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mercedes

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mercedes rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mercedes, TX

Average rent prices in Mercedes have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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 Mercedes, TX

Rent prices in Mercedes vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mercedes is $749, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Mercedes run $685 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $795.

Listings

Studio

$760

-

-

1 bedroom

$685

5%

2%

2 bedroom

$795

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$1,300

9%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,250

1%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$760

1 bedroom

Average rent

$685

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

30%

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

Compare median rent prices in Mercedes and Alamo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mercedes

Median rent price$750
decreased by61%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,225
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mercedes, TX is 39% lower than the median rent in Alamo, TX.

Discover rentals in Mercedes, TX

1d ago

8.4

Very good

La Casa Gardens Ltd

2501 2501 Camino Real Rd, Mercedes, TX 78570

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$540–$1,250

Apartment for rent

331 Mesquite Ln Lot 29b #29B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mercedes

La Casa Gardens Ltd - 29B

331 Mesquite Ln Lot 29b #29B, Mercedes, TX 78570

2 beds

1 bath

$610

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 19

320 Mesquite Ln Lot 20b #20B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mercedes

La Casa Gardens Ltd - 20B

320 Mesquite Ln Lot 20b #20B, Mercedes, TX 78570

2 beds

1 bath

$610

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 19

318 Mesquite Ln Lot 18b #18B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mercedes

La Casa Gardens Ltd - 18B

318 Mesquite Ln Lot 18b #18B, Mercedes, TX 78570

2 beds

1 bath

$610

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 19

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Frequently asked questions for Mercedes, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Mercedes rental market.

How much is rent in Mercedes?

The average rent in Mercedes is $750 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mercedes?

Average rent prices in Mercedes have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.

How does Mercedes rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mercedes is 61% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,175 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mercedes?

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

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

March offers the lowest rents in Mercedes, running about 12% below October prices, making it the best time to find deals compared to the fall season.

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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