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Last updated on August 18, 2026
Average rent in
Odessa, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 18, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Odessa rent stands today
Odessa, TX rent rose 5.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,899/month. Renters today are paying $319 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.3% month-over-month dip from the recent peak of $1,637/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Odessa is 1.4% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with a smaller market of 186 total rentals dominated by houses.
Price ranges
Studios in Odessa run around $2,050/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,050/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,395/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,750/month.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median rent of $2,425/month compared to apartments at $1,375/month. The market is weighted heavily toward houses, which make up 78.2% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Odessa
$1,899/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Odessa is $1,899 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $26 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Odessa
186
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Odessa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Odessa, TX
Average rent prices in Odessa have decreased by 2% 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 $1,375, whereas a house costs $2,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Odessa run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,050 | 19% | 301% | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 |  2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | 8% | 1% |
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 | $1,375 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 24% | - | |
Houses | $2,425 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $975 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
301%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
1%
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
$1,375
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
24%
Houses
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$975
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
1%lower than the national median
46%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Odessa, TX is 83% higher than the median rent in Andrews, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,037
21%$1,170
7%$1,475
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31%$1,475
25%$1,331
13%$1,425
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2%$2,300
2%$1,197
$1,550
8%$1,050
7%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 | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 2% higher |
| Housing | 22% lower |
| Transportation | 14% lower |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Odessa, TX
5d+ ago
House for rent in Odessa
8501 W Dunn St, Odessa, TX 79763
Studio
0 baths
$350
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Odessa
4001 Penbrook St #318, Odessa, TX 79762
Studio
0 baths
$400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Odessa
4200 Maple Ave #105, Odessa, TX 79762
Studio
0 baths
$400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Odessa
4001 Penbrook St, Odessa, TX 79762
Studio
0 baths
$499
House 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
2001 S Crane, Odessa, TX 79766
Studio
0 baths
$15,000
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
1622 W 2nd St, Odessa, TX 79763
Studio
0 baths
$12,500
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4600 Oakwood Dr, Odessa, TX 79761
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$945–$1,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7701 E Highway 191, Odessa, TX 79762
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,457–$1,874
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2741 N Faudree Rd, Odessa, TX 79765
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$1,675
Apartment for rent
10h ago
4330 N Grandview Ave, Odessa, TX 79762
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$898–$1,684
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2741 N Faudree Rd, Odessa, TX 79765
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$1,675
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4600 Oakwood Dr, Odessa, TX 79761
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$945–$1,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7701 E Highway 191, Odessa, TX 79762
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,457–$1,874
Apartment for rent
10h ago
3843 Penbrook St, Odessa, TX 79762
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,214–$1,813
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4600 Oakwood Dr, Odessa, TX 79761
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$945–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Odessa
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
$1,375
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Odessa
1 bed
1 bath
$977–$1,114
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2717 Beechwood St #NA, Odessa, TX 79761
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 15
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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 $1,899 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Odessa?
Average rent prices in Odessa have decreased by 2% 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 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $26 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 $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).