Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Mission, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Mission, TX rent slipped 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters today are paying $140 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat at this level.

  • Mission sits 38.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with fewer total rentals (157) and generally lower rent levels.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Mission run around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $775/month, 2-bedrooms $1,000/month, 3-bedrooms $1,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,300/month. This range shows the variation by bedroom count across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Mission climbed 215.8% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide decline. This sharp rise reveals a unique dynamic in the studio segment compared to broader market trends.

Median rent

Median rent in Mission

$1,200/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mission is $1,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$0.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mission

157

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mission rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mission, TX

Average rent prices in Mission have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Mission, TX

Rent prices in Mission vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mission is $975, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

131%

1 bedroom

$775

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,400

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,300

2%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

131%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

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

Compare median rent prices in Mission and Alamo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mission

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,125
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mission, TX is 7% higher than the median rent in Alamo, TX.

Discover rentals in Mission, TX

Esperanza RV and Mobile Home Park - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

Esperanza RV and Mobile Home Park

1004 N Stewart Rd, Mission, TX 78572

1 bed

1 bath

$475

Apartment for rent

903 W 1st St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mission

903 West First Street - 2

903 W 1st St #2, Mission, TX 78572

2 beds

1 bath

$575

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 10

1801 Washington Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mission

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 14

1803 Washington Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mission

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 7

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Frequently asked questions for Mission, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Mission rental market.

How much is rent in Mission?

The average rent in Mission is $1,200 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mission?

Average rent prices in Mission have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Mission rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mission is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mission?

To comfortably afford rent in Mission, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Mission's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $830 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 per month. One-bedroom rentals experienced strong growth with a 9.4% increase from the previous year, while two-bedroom rents remained relatively stable.

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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