Last updated on October 2, 2026

Average rent in
Odessa, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Odessa

$1,900/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Odessa is $1,900 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Odessa

182

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Odessa rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Odessa, TX

Average rent prices in Odessa have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Odessa, TX

Rent prices in Odessa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Odessa is $1,327, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Odessa run $1,033 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$662

6%

257%

1 bedroom

$1,035

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,425

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,299

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,780

7%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$662

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

257%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,035

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,299

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,780

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

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

Compare median rent prices in Odessa and Andrews by all bedroom counts and property types.

Odessa

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Odessa, TX is 81% higher than the median rent in Andrews, TX.

Cost of living in Odessa, 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 & Services1% higher
Groceries5% lower
Health1% higher
Housing23% lower
Transportation13% lower
Utilities5% lower

Discover rentals in Odessa, TX

8501 W Dunn St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Odessa

Residential Lease, Odessa, TX

8501 W Dunn St, Odessa, TX 79763

Studio

0 baths

$350

4001 Penbrook St #318 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Odessa

Commercial Sale, Odessa, TX

4001 Penbrook St #318, Odessa, TX 79762

Studio

0 baths

$400

4001 Penbrook St #311 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Odessa

Commercial Sale, Odessa, TX

4001 Penbrook St #311, Odessa, TX 79762

Studio

0 baths

$500

4001 Penbrook St #307A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Odessa

Commercial Sale, Odessa, TX

4001 Penbrook St #307A, Odessa, TX 79762

Studio

0 baths

$500

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Frequently asked questions for Odessa, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Odessa rental market.

How much is rent in Odessa?

The average rent in Odessa is $1,900 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Odessa?

Average rent prices in Odessa have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Odessa rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Odessa is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Odessa?

To comfortably afford rent in Odessa, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Odessa, with rents hitting their lowest point of the year. August sees the highest rents, creating approximately a 10% difference between peak and off-peak months throughout the 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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