Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 18, 2026
Average rent in
Odessa, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on May 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Odessa, TX rent rose 11.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $333 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Odessa sits 7.6% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median, with 253 total rentals offering a smaller but active market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Odessa rent for $499/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,072/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,475/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,800/month. Houses run a median of $2,350/month while apartments sit at $1,350/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.
Median rent
Median rent in Odessa
$1,800/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Odessa is $1,800 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $149 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Odessa
253
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Odessa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Odessa, TX
Average rent prices in Odessa have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Odessa run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,434.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $499 |  39% | 27% | |
1 bedroom | $1,072 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,475 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 2% | 13% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Odessa, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,350 | 14% | No Change | |
Rooms | $975 | 11% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$499
Last 30 days
39%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,072
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Odessa, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
14%
Rooms
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
11%
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
8%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Odessa, TX is 50% higher than the median rent in Andrews, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,200
33%$1,119
9%$1,500
$1,600
61%$2,400
4%$1,418
20%$1,626
48%$1,304
2%$2,300
7%$1,200
6%$1,495
7%$780
26%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 & Services | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 3% lower |
| Housing | 19% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Odessa, TX
5d+ ago
House for rent in Odessa
1128 S Grandview Ave, Odessa, TX 79761
Studio
0 baths
$230
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Odessa
1128 S Grandview Ave, Odessa, TX 79761
Studio
0 baths
$240
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Odessa
1128 S Grandview Ave, Odessa, TX 79761
Studio
0 baths
$240
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Odessa
1128 S Grandview Ave, Odessa, TX 79761
Studio
0 baths
$240
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Odessa
N Leslie Ave, Odessa, TX 79764
Studio
0 baths
$29,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Odessa
7922 W Interstate 20, Odessa, TX 79763
Studio
0 baths
$21,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Odessa
5 beds
5.5 baths
$15,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Odessa
2107 W 83rd St, Odessa, TX 79764
Studio
1.5 baths
$13,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4600 Oakwood Dr, Odessa, TX 79761
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2741 N Faudree Rd, Odessa, TX 79765
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,515
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Odessa
3 beds
2 baths
$2,199
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Odessa
1220 Adams Ave #2, Odessa, TX 79761
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Verified
2741 N Faudree Rd, Odessa, TX 79765
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,515
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4600 Oakwood Dr, Odessa, TX 79761
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,500
Apartment for rent
19h ago
House for rent in Odessa
13507 S County Rd W, Odessa, TX 79766
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available May 1
3d ago
410 E 6th St, Odessa, TX 79761
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4600 Oakwood Dr, Odessa, TX 79761
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Odessa
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Odessa
1220 Adams Ave #2, Odessa, TX 79761
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
2d ago
9100 Andrews Hwy, Odessa, TX 79765
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$799–$1,409
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,800 per month as of May 16, 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 11% since last year.
How does Odessa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Odessa is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $149 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Odessa?
To comfortably afford rent in Odessa, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Odessa?
One-bedroom apartments in Odessa average around $1,100 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 per month. These figures represent current market rates, with one-bedroom apartments showing stronger growth compared to two-bedroom units which have 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).