Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Saginaw, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Saginaw, TX rent rose 11.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters today are paying $212 more per month on average than last year, despite a 3.9% month-over-month decline following the recent peak in August 2026.

  • Saginaw runs 20.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above the national average with a smaller total rental inventory of 91 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Among bedroom tiers in Saginaw, 1-bedrooms command the highest median rent at $2,995/month, followed by 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month. Two-bedroom units are the most affordable at $1,494/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,130/month.

  • Price ranges

    Apartments have a median rent of $2,995/month, while houses rent for $2,262/month. Apartments make up 37.2% of total rentals, and houses account for 58.4%, reflecting the inventory composition in Saginaw.

Median rent

Median rent in Saginaw

$2,295/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saginaw is $2,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saginaw

91

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saginaw rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Saginaw, TX

Average rent prices in Saginaw have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Saginaw, TX

Rent prices in Saginaw vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Saginaw is $2,995, whereas a house costs $2,262. 1-bedroom apartments in Saginaw run $3,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,419.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,995

1%

130%

2 bedroom

$1,494

1%

33%

3 bedroom

$2,130

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,600

2%

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

130%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,494

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,130

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Saginaw and Aledo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Saginaw

Median rent price$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saginaw, TX is 4% lower than the median rent in Aledo, TX.

Discover rentals in Saginaw, TX

Blue Mound - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

Blue Mound

612 S Blue Mound Rd, Saginaw, TX 76131

2 beds

1 bath

$1,334

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.
Saginaw Square Blvd #222 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Saginaw

2 beds

2 baths

$1,419

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
836 White Rock St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

Condo for rent in Saginaw

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,489

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
1500 Old Decatur Rd #8107 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Saginaw

2 beds

2 baths

$1,499

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Saginaw, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Saginaw rental market.

How much is rent in Saginaw?

The average rent in Saginaw is $2,295 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saginaw?

Average rent prices in Saginaw have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Saginaw rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saginaw is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Saginaw?

To comfortably afford rent in Saginaw, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

November offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Saginaw, with lower demand creating more negotiating power, while March sees the highest competition despite having potentially better selection.

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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