Last updated on September 28, 2026

Average rent in
Midland, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Midland

$2,300/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Midland is $2,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Midland

292

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,467, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Midland run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,189

16%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,250

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,699

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,475

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,200

6%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,189

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

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 by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Midland, TX is 119% 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 & Services7% higher
Groceries5% lower
HealthNo difference
Housing22% lower
Transportation1% higher
Utilities6% 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

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

$766–$2,195

Price drop

The Ranch At Midland - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

The Ranch At Midland

4315 Neely Ave, Midland, TX 79707

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$793–$1,867

Price drop

3001 W Ohio Ave #17 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Midland

Residential Lease, Midland, TX

3001 W Ohio Ave #17, Midland, TX 79701

1 bed

1 bath

$800

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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 September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Midland?

Average rent prices in Midland have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Midland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Midland is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Midland?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Midland are Cowden ($1,412/mo), Gardens ($1,802/mo), and North Park ($1,916/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?

January offers the best rental deals in Midland, with rents running about 20% lower than the September peak season. March and April see the most competition among renters, while December typically has the least competitive conditions.

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).

Apartments for rent in Andrews