Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Mercedes, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Mercedes

$885/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mercedes is $885 per month as of July 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,065 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mercedes

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mercedes rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 10% over the last month and have decreased 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 Mercedes, TX

Rent prices in Mercedes vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mercedes is $885, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Mercedes run $749 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $885.

Listings

Studio

$710

-

-

1 bedroom

$749

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$885

6%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,137

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$2,200

3%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$710

1 bedroom

Average rent

$749

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$885

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,137

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

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$885
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mercedes, TX is 26% lower than the median rent in Alamo, TX.

Discover rentals in Mercedes, TX

Casa Saldana Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

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Casa Saldana Apartments

1225 N Fm 491, Mercedes, TX 78570

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$476–$890

Apartment for rent

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La Casa Gardens Ltd - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.4

Very good

La Casa Gardens Ltd

2501 2501 Camino Real Rd, Mercedes, TX 78570

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$540–$1,300

Apartment for rent

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 Jan 28

307 Mesquite Ln Lot 7b #7B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mercedes

La Casa Gardens Ltd - 7B

307 Mesquite Ln Lot 7b #7B, Mercedes, TX 78570

2 beds

1 bath

$610

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 28

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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 $885 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mercedes?

Average rent prices in Mercedes have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Mercedes rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mercedes is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,065 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 $35,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Mercedes rental market in 2025 shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $700 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $910 monthly. The overall market average across all bedroom types reaches around $890 per month.

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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