Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
Midland, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Midland rent stands today

    Midland, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with a negligible $16 difference that does not indicate a meaningful change.

  • Midland runs 19.5% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 287 total rentals dominated by houses.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Midland rent for about $1,060/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,207/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,695/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,475/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Fannin Terrace rents fell 61.3% year over year to $1,257/month across 20 rentals, representing a notable local decline against the broadly flat citywide market. Green Tree North and Grafaland also saw steep drops of 68.0% and 65.9%, respectively, showing concentrated neighborhood-level shifts.

Median rent

Median rent in Midland

$2,300/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Midland is $2,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $375 more per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Midland

287

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,599. 1-bedroom apartments in Midland run $1,189 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,059

10%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,207

3%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,695

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,475

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$3,000

8%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,059

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,207

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

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 by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,057
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Midland, TX is 117% 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

2929 W Kansas Ave #310 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gardens apartment for rent in Midland

Westpark Apartments 2 - 310

2929 W Kansas Ave #310, Midland, TX 79701

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 22

Midland Towers Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

6h ago

8

Very good

Midland Towers Apartments

2800 W Illinois Ave, Midland, TX 79701

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

2910 W Michigan Ave #106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Gardens apartment for rent in Midland

APARTMENT - Midland, TX

2910 W Michigan Ave #106, Midland, TX 79701

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Ranchland Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

19h ago

8.8

Very good

Ranchland Apartments

1212 E Wadley Ave, Midland, TX 79705

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$925–$1,250

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 August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Midland?

Average rent prices in Midland have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Midland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Midland is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Midland?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Midland are Gardens ($1,302/mo), Cowden ($1,400/mo), and West End ($1,400/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Midland average around $1,210/month and two-bedrooms run approximately $1,610/month. Both bedroom types have remained relatively stable year over 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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