Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Murphy, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Murphy

$2,850/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Murphy is $2,850 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $925 more per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Murphy

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Murphy rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Murphy, TX

Average rent prices in Murphy have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased 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 Murphy, TX

Rent prices in Murphy vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Murphy is $1,655, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Murphy run $1,359 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,839.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,277

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,741

-

-

3 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$3,000

1%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,277

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,741

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Murphy and Anna by all bedroom counts and property types.

Murphy

Median rent price$2,850
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Murphy, TX is 43% higher than the median rent in Anna, TX.

Discover rentals in Murphy, TX

907 Mustang Ridge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

The Aviary house for rent in Murphy

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - Murphy, TX

907 Mustang Ridge Dr, Murphy, TX 75094

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,600

House for rent

300 Thomas Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Windy Hill Farms house for rent in Murphy

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - Murphy, TX

300 Thomas Dr, Murphy, TX 75094

4 beds

2 baths

$2,645

House for rent

314 Nisa Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

The Timbers house for rent in Murphy

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,645

House for rent

123 Hillcrest Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Daniel Crossing house for rent in Murphy

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - Murphy, TX

123 Hillcrest Dr, Murphy, TX 75094

4 beds

2 baths

$2,650

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Murphy, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Murphy rental market.

How much is rent in Murphy?

The average rent in Murphy is $2,850 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Murphy?

Average rent prices in Murphy have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Murphy rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Murphy is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Murphy?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Murphy are Rolling Ridge Estates ($2,350/mo), The Gables At North Hill ($2,450/mo), and Windy Hill Farms ($2,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Murphy?

To comfortably afford rent in Murphy, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The Ranch generates the highest consumer interest at 1.34 times the market average and offers walkability infrastructure with shared community spaces. Glen Ridge Estates draws nearly equal interest at 0.95 times the market rate and provides comprehensive pet amenities including no breed restrictions and pet-safe windows.

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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