Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Montgomery, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Montgomery, TX rent rose a modest 2.7% year over year to a current median of $1,699/month. The $19/month decrease compared to last year is negligible and does not represent a real decline in rents.

  • Montgomery sits 10.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 79 total rentals dominated by houses, making it a smaller market with relatively accessible rents.

  • Price ranges

    In Montgomery, 1-bedroom units rent around $1,205/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,420/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,132/month. Houses, which make up 76.9% of rentals, have a median rent of $1,840/month, while apartments rent for $1,470/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Montgomery

$1,699/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Montgomery is $1,699 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $201 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Montgomery

79

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Montgomery rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Montgomery, TX

Average rent prices in Montgomery have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Montgomery, TX

Rent prices in Montgomery vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Montgomery is $1,470, whereas a house costs $1,840. 1-bedroom apartments in Montgomery run $1,210 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,205

4%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,420

5%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,132

2%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,205

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,420

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,132

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Montgomery and Bryan College Station Metro Area by all bedroom counts and property types.

Montgomery

Median rent price$1,699
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Montgomery, TX is equal to the median rent in Bryan College Station Metro Area, TX.

Discover rentals in Montgomery, TX

16685 Meadowcroft - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montgomery

$429 Affordable Room for Rent

16685 Meadowcroft, Montgomery, TX 77316

1 bed

1 bath

$429

20272 Forest Woods Ln #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montgomery

9025 Mann Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Montgomery

1957 Retro Pacesetter Home

9025 Mann Ln #NA, Montgomery, TX 77316

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
9025 Mann Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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9009 Mann Lane, Montgomery, TX

9025 Mann Lane, Montgomery, TX 77316

2 beds

1 bath

$975

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Frequently asked questions for Montgomery, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Montgomery rental market.

How much is rent in Montgomery?

The average rent in Montgomery is $1,699 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Montgomery?

Average rent prices in Montgomery have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Montgomery rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Montgomery is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $201 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Montgomery?

To comfortably afford rent in Montgomery, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

March offers the lowest rents in Montgomery, running about 18.7% below August peak pricing. This seasonal variation creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to secure better rates.

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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