Last updated on September 23, 2026

Average rent in
Santa Fe, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Fe

$1,410/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Fe is $1,410 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $490 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Fe

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santa Fe rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Santa Fe, TX, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Santa Fe, TX

Average rent prices in Santa Fe have increased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Santa Fe, TX

Rent prices in Santa Fe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Fe is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Fe run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.

Listings

Studio

$540

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$900

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,200

10%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,885

No Change

174%

4 bedroom

$2,395

No Change

31%

Studio

Average rent

$540

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,885

Last year

174%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last year

31%

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

Compare median rent prices in Santa Fe and Bayou Vista by all bedroom counts and property types.

Santa Fe

Median rent price$1,410
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,078
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Santa Fe, TX is 31% higher than the median rent in Bayou Vista, TX.

Discover rentals in Santa Fe, TX

14411 Pine St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santa Fe

14411 Pine Street - 4

14411 Pine St #4, Santa Fe, TX 77517

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099

14409 Pine St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santa Fe

14409 Pine Street - 4

14409 Pine St #4, Santa Fe, TX 77517

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099

14409 Pine St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santa Fe

14409 Pine Street - 1

14409 Pine St #1, Santa Fe, TX 77517

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099

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Frequently asked questions for Santa Fe, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Santa Fe rental market.

How much is rent in Santa Fe?

The average rent in Santa Fe is $1,410 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santa Fe?

Average rent prices in Santa Fe have increased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Santa Fe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santa Fe is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $490 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Fe?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Fe are Lago Santa Fe ($1,490/mo), Crescent Ranch Estates ($1,725/mo), and L'hommedieu ($1,760/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Santa Fe?

To comfortably afford rent in Santa Fe, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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