Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Midland, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Midland, TX rent slipped 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,250/month. Renters today are paying $53 less per month on average than last year, continuing a modest cooldown from the recent peak in February 2026.

  • Midland rents run 15.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros with a smaller inventory of 293 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Midland sit near $1,200/month, while 2-bedrooms run around $1,678/month and 3-bedrooms reach $2,450/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,558/month compared to $1,429/month for apartments, consistent with the market's composition dominated by houses.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Grafaland and Northwest Acres saw rents fall by 62.8% year over year to $1,784/month and $1,767/month respectively, while Skyline Terrace West dropped 58.8% to $1,444/month. These declines contrast with the citywide cooldown of 2.2%.

Median rent

Median rent in Midland

$2,250/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Midland is $2,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Midland

293

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Midland rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Midland, TX

Average rent prices in Midland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 Midland, TX

Rent prices in Midland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Midland is $1,429, whereas a house costs $2,558. 1-bedroom apartments in Midland run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,607.

Listings

Studio

$1,244

4%

22%

1 bedroom

$1,214

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,678

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,450

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,000

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,244

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,214

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,678

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

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

Compare median rent prices in Midland and Andrews by all bedroom counts and property types.

Midland

Median rent price$2,250
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Midland, TX is 88% higher than the median rent in Andrews, TX.

Cost of living in Midland, TX

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services8% higher
Groceries5% lower
Health8% higher
Housing19% lower
Transportation5% lower
Utilities4% lower

Discover rentals in Midland, TX

3001 W Ohio Ave #24 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Midland

Studio at the Spanish Manor Apartments

3001 W Ohio Ave #24, Midland, TX 79701

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Ranchland Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Ranchland Apartments

1212 E Wadley Ave, Midland, TX 79705

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$800–$1,125

Apartment for rent

Midland Towers Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

4d ago

7.4

Very good

Midland Towers Apartments

2800 W Illinois Ave, Midland, TX 79701

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Hawthorne House - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Hawthorne House

2811 W Loop 250 N, Midland, TX 79705

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$922–$4,533

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Midland, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Midland rental market.

How much is rent in Midland?

The average rent in Midland is $2,250 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Midland?

Average rent prices in Midland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Midland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Midland is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Midland?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Midland are Gardens ($1,368/mo), Skyline Terrace ($1,524/mo), and Saddle Club South ($1,600/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Midland?

To comfortably afford rent in Midland, 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 Midland?

One-bedroom apartments in Midland averaged around $1,200 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,600 per month. These figures represent current market rates, with one-bedroom rents remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year.

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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