Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Stafford, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Stafford, TX rent slipped 5.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,456/month. Renters today are paying $133 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,560 in February 2025.
Compared to national trends
Stafford, TX sits 24.6% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters compared to many other metros.
Price ranges
One-bedroom units in Stafford, TX rent for $1,156/month, two-bedrooms for $1,494/month, three-bedrooms for $1,872/month, and four-plus bedrooms reach $2,500/month. Apartments make up 63.6% of total rentals, while houses rent higher at $2,195/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Stafford
$1,456/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Stafford is $1,456 per month as of July 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $474 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Stafford
72
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Stafford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Stafford, TX
Average rent prices in Stafford have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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
Stafford, TX
Rent prices in Stafford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stafford is $1,444, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Stafford run $1,165 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,498.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,156 | 2% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,494 | 3% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,872 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change |  55% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Greenbriar Southwest | $1,341 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,444 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,398 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,195 | 3% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,156
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,494
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,872
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
55%
Greenbriar Southwest
Average rent
$1,341
Apartments
Average rent
$1,444
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,398
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Stafford, 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 Stafford, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Stafford and Bellaire by all bedroom counts and property types.
Stafford
25%lower than the national median
17%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Stafford, TX is 35% lower than the median rent in Bellaire, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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6%$1,765
2%$1,650
6%$1,705
4%$1,480
39%Discover rentals in Stafford, TX
5d+ ago
Verified
4639 Techniplex Dr, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$920–$1,115
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Stafford
1616 Moore Rd #3839, Stafford, TX 77477
1 bed
1 bath
$558
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1025 Dulles Ave, Stafford, TX 77477
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,153–$2,278
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
12250 S Kirkwood Rd, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,179–$1,689
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Stafford
2 beds
2 baths
$2,485
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Stafford
10505 Corporate Dr #FT2, Stafford, TX 77477
2 beds
2 baths
$2,215
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Stafford
11113 W Airport Blvd #1472, Stafford, TX 77477
2 beds
2 baths
$2,194
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Stafford
13000 S Kirkwood Rd #AATG3, Stafford, TX 77477
2 beds
2 baths
$2,123
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
12250 S Kirkwood Rd, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,179–$1,689
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10534 Executive Lake Dr, Stafford, TX 77477
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,475
House for rent
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,005
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125
Condo for rent
Available Apr 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3001 Dove Country Dr, Stafford, TX 77477
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,497
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,005
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,454
Condo for rent
Available Apr 22
5d+ ago
Verified
1025 Dulles Ave #SWBE, Stafford, TX 77477
1 bed
1 bath
$1,079
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4639 Techniplex Dr, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$920
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3001 Dove Country Dr, Stafford, TX 77477
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,497
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
12250 S Kirkwood Rd, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,179–$1,689
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,005
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
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Frequently asked questions for Stafford, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Stafford rental market.
How much is rent in Stafford?
The average rent in Stafford is $1,456 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Stafford?
Average rent prices in Stafford have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Stafford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Stafford is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $474 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Stafford?
To comfortably afford rent in Stafford, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Stafford?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Stafford average around $1,370/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,640/month.
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).