Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Sheldon, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Sheldon

$1,369/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sheldon is $1,369 per month as of June 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $580 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sheldon

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sheldon rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% 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 $1,193, whereas a house costs $1,940. 1-bedroom apartments in Sheldon run $1,073 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,044.

Listings

Studio

$700

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,049

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$1,058

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,775

No Change

30%

4 bedroom

$2,340

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,049

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,058

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,340

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$1,369
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,649
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sheldon, TX is 17% lower than the median rent in Brookside Village, TX.

Discover rentals in Sheldon, TX

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1d ago

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The Hollows

2212 Dell Dale St, Sheldon, TX 77049

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$861–$1,572

Apartment for rent

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15631 Marble Bluff Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Houston Farms house for rent in Sheldon

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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 $1,369 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sheldon?

Average rent prices in Sheldon have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Sheldon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sheldon is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $580 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 $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 Sheldon?

Sheldon offers excellent options for renters with pets, as pet-friendly policies are available across all rental listings in the market. This universal availability means pet owners can choose from the full range of apartment sizes and amenities without worrying about pet restrictions.

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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