Last updated on August 25, 2026

Average rent in
Saginaw, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Saginaw rent stands today

    Saginaw, TX rent rose 25.3% year over year, reaching a current median of $2,500/month. Renters are paying $456 more per month than last year, with rent now at the peak level as of August 2026.

  • Saginaw rent is 29.8% more expensive than the national median of $1,925/month. The city offers 85 total rentals, positioning it as a pricier market for renters compared to the broader national landscape.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Rent in Saginaw varies widely by bedroom count, with studios at $800/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,599/month, and 1-bedrooms at the top tier at $2,995/month. The 4+ bedroom segment rents for $2,600/month, covering a wide range for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $2,372/month, while apartments are higher at $3,095/month despite apartments making up just over a third of the inventory. This property-type spread adds variety to rental options in Saginaw.

Median rent

Median rent in Saginaw

$2,499/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Saginaw is $2,499 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $574 more per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Saginaw

85

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Saginaw rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $3,095, whereas a house costs $2,372. 1-bedroom apartments in Saginaw run $3,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,559.

Listings

Studio

$800

2%

11%

1 bedroom

$2,995

No Change

128%

2 bedroom

$1,599

No Change

45%

3 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,600

12%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

128%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

45%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

6%

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$2,499
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,377
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Saginaw, TX is 5% higher than the median rent in Aledo, TX.

Discover rentals in Saginaw, TX

The Ruston - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.5

Very good

The Ruston

500 Ridgecrest Cir, Saginaw, TX 76179

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$999–$1,785

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 25

Saginaw Square Blvd #222 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Saginaw

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 8

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

Blue Mound

612 S Blue Mound Rd, Saginaw, TX 76131

2 beds

1 bath

$1,467

Apartment for rent

836 White Rock St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Saginaw

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,475

Condo for rent

Available Jun 30

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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 $2,499 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Saginaw?

Average rent prices in Saginaw have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Saginaw rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Saginaw is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $574 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 $100,000/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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