Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Midland, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Midland rent stands today

    Midland, TX rent rose 9.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters are paying $140 more per month on average than last year, with rent still just 2.3% below the peak of $2,200/month seen three months ago.

  • Midland runs 17.9% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average in cost while offering a modest total rental inventory of 284 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Midland rent for $1,208/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,177/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,714/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,200/month. Houses command a median of $2,650/month, while apartments are at $1,474/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Fair Oaks Estates rents fell 59.5% year over year to $1,619/month. This decline contrasts with the citywide 9.5% rent increase.

Median rent

Median rent in Midland

$2,300/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Midland is $2,300 per month as of May 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Midland

284

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,474, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Midland run $1,149 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,208

24%

114%

1 bedroom

$1,177

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,714

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,200

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,208

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

114%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,177

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,714

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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$2,300
increased by18%

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 92% 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
Groceries4% lower
Health12% lower
Housing16% lower
Transportation6% lower
Utilities1% higher

Discover rentals in Midland, TX

Palladium Museum Place - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Palladium Museum Place

1711 W Francis Ave, Midland, TX 79701

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$559–$2,345

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Ranchland Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

23h 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

1d ago

6.8

Good

Midland Towers Apartments

2800 W Illinois Ave, Midland, TX 79701

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Whispering Oaks 1904 N. Midland - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Whispering Oaks 1904 N. Midland

1904 N Midland Dr, Midland, TX 79707

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$949–$1,749

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 $2,300 per month as of May 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Midland?

Average rent prices in Midland have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Midland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Midland is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Midland?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Midland are Gardens ($1,110/mo), Mayfield Place ($1,476/mo), and Saddle Club South ($1,540/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Midland?

To comfortably afford rent in Midland, 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 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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