Last updated on August 8, 2026

Average rent in
Santa Fe, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Fe

$1,385/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Fe is $1,385 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $540 less per month.

$0.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Fe

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santa Fe rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Santa Fe, TX

Average rent prices in Santa Fe have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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 $1,147, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Fe run $987 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$540

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$875

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,174

2%

20%

3 bedroom

$2,400

80%

132%

4 bedroom

$2,655

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$540

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,174

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

80%

Last year

132%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,655

Last year

7%

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$1,385
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,305
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Santa Fe, TX is 6% 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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

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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 $1,385 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santa Fe?

Average rent prices in Santa Fe have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

How does Santa Fe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santa Fe is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $540 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Fe?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Fe are Crescent Ranch Estates ($1,350/mo), Lago Santa Fe ($1,767/mo), and Tombrella ($1,830/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 $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Santa Fe?

Based on our current listings, 29% of Santa Fe apartments welcome pets, which works out to about 5 pet-friendly units each month across the city's average inventory of 17 listings.

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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