Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
South Padre Island, TX

Median rent

Median rent in South Padre Island

$3,600/mo

increased by53%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Padre Island is $3,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 85% above the national average rent, or $1,650 more per month.

$4.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Padre Island

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Padre Island rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Padre Island, TX

Average rent prices in South Padre Island have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 53% 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 South Padre Island, TX

Rent prices in South Padre Island vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Padre Island is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in South Padre Island run $3,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$784

No Change

21%

1 bedroom

$1,500

5%

34%

2 bedroom

$2,600

9%

69%

3 bedroom

$4,850

1%

47%

4 bedroom

$3,200

10%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$784

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

69%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

47%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Padre Island, 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 South Padre Island, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in South Padre Island and Alamo by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Padre Island

Median rent price$3,600
increased by85%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,125
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Padre Island, TX is 220% higher than the median rent in Alamo, TX.

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Discover rentals in South Padre Island, TX

109 E Venus Ln #4 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in South Padre Island

Affordable Modern 1 Bed/1 Bath Unit in South Padre Island

109 E Venus Ln #4, South Padre Island, TX 78597

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 18

108 E Pike St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Padre Island

Charming 1 Bed/1Bath Condo #3, in South Padre Island - $1295/mo

108 E Pike St #3, South Padre Island, TX 78597

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

Condo for rent

Available May 1

108 E Pike St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Padre Island

Charming 1 Bed/1Bath Condo #1, in South Padre Island - $1325/mo

108 E Pike St #1, South Padre Island, TX 78597

1 bed

1 bath

$1,325

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

110 E Pike St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in South Padre Island

CONDOS - South Padre Island, TX

110 E Pike St #2, South Padre Island, TX 78597

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for South Padre Island, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the South Padre Island rental market.

How much is rent in South Padre Island?

The average rent in South Padre Island is $3,600 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Padre Island?

Average rent prices in South Padre Island have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 53% since last year.

How does South Padre Island rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Padre Island is 85% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,650 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Padre Island?

To comfortably afford rent in South Padre Island, you'd need to earn approximately $144,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in South Padre Island?

One-bedroom apartments in South Padre Island averaged around $2,200 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,400 per month. Both apartment types represent popular choices in the local rental market, with two-bedrooms making up 53% of available inventory.

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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108 Pike Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
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110 E Amberjack St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
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117 W Mesquite St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
122 E Verna Jean Dr, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
2401 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
2507 Gulf Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
106 W Morningside Dr, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
107 E Swordfish St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
110 E Retama St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
123 E Dolphin St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
126 E Pike St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
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108 E Pike St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
108A E Kingfish St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
113 W Sunny Isle St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
201 W Capricorn Dr, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA

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109 E Atol St.
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