Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Smithville, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Smithville

$1,998/mo

increased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Smithville is $1,998 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $98 more per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Smithville

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Smithville rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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

Rent trends in Smithville, TX

Average rent prices in Smithville have increased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 33% 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 Smithville, TX

Rent prices in Smithville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Smithville is $1,797, whereas a house costs $1,847. 1-bedroom apartments in Smithville run $1,443 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,410.

Listings

Studio

$1,565

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1 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

24%

2 bedroom

$1,420

16%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,000

5%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,401

No Change

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,565

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,420

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,401

Last year

25%

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

Compare median rent prices in Smithville and Bastrop by all bedroom counts and property types.

Smithville

Median rent price$1,998
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Smithville, TX is 11% higher than the median rent in Bastrop, TX.

Discover rentals in Smithville, TX

1113 Colorado Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Smithville

3 beds

2 baths

$1,245

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
303 Taylor St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Smithville

3BR/2.0BA

303 Taylor St, Smithville, TX 78957

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
407 Marburger St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3/1 in Smithville with bonus room and NEW KITCHEN and LAUNDRY

407 Marburger St #NA, Smithville, TX 78957

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
101 Callie St - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Smithville

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Smithville, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Smithville rental market.

How much is rent in Smithville?

The average rent in Smithville is $1,998 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Smithville?

Average rent prices in Smithville have increased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 33% since last year.

How does Smithville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Smithville is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $98 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Smithville?

To comfortably afford rent in Smithville, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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