Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Sheldon, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Sheldon

$1,190/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sheldon is $1,190 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $709 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sheldon

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sheldon 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 Sheldon, TX, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Sheldon, TX

Average rent prices in Sheldon have decreased by 1% 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 Sheldon, TX

Rent prices in Sheldon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sheldon is $1,190, whereas a house costs $1,810. 1-bedroom apartments in Sheldon run $1,073 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,044.

Listings

Studio

$700

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,035

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$1,155

1%

20%

3 bedroom

$1,945

3%

54%

4 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

57%

Studio

Average rent

$700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,035

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,155

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

54%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

57%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sheldon and Brookside Village by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sheldon

Median rent price$1,190
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,020
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sheldon, TX is 41% lower than the median rent in Brookside Village, TX.

Discover rentals in Sheldon, TX

6301 Miller Road 2 #SEO8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Houston Farms apartment for rent in Sheldon

Bright Living + 1 Month Free!

6301 Miller Road 2 #SEO8, Sheldon, TX 77049

1 bed

1 bath

$1,073

Apartment for rent

6309 Miller Road 2 #AAW - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Houston Farms apartment for rent in Sheldon

Warm, Welcoming, and Move-In Ready

6309 Miller Road 2 #AAW, Sheldon, TX 77049

1 bed

1 bath

$1,060

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sheldon, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Sheldon rental market.

How much is rent in Sheldon?

The average rent in Sheldon is $1,190 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sheldon?

Average rent prices in Sheldon have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Sheldon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sheldon is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $709 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sheldon?

To comfortably afford rent in Sheldon, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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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