Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Stafford, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Stafford, TX rent slipped 11.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,339/month. Renters today are paying $163 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool from its peak in early 2025.
Compared to national trends
Stafford sits 29.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in the Texas region despite a smaller inventory of 66 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Stafford, 1-bedroom units rent for about $1,116/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,464/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,835/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,400/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom count across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Stafford
$1,339/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Stafford is $1,339 per month as of September 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $561 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Stafford
66
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 11% 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 $1,296, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Stafford run $1,124 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,466.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,115 | No Change | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $1,464 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,835 | 3% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 |  2% | 29% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Greenbriar Southwest | $1,434 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,296 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,332 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 11% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,115
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,464
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,835
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
29%
Greenbriar Southwest
Average rent
$1,434
Apartments
Average rent
$1,296
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,332
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
11%
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
30%lower than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Stafford, TX is 44% lower than the median rent in Bellaire, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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16%$1,997
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15%$1,269
8%$1,825
2%$2,217
23%$2,087
9%$1,765
2%$1,765
2%$1,650
12%$1,623
5%$1,288
52%Discover rentals in Stafford, TX
3d ago
Verified
4639 Techniplex Dr, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,115–$1,117
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
2d ago
735 Dulles Ave, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,101–$1,722
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
12250 S Kirkwood Rd, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,139–$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
1d ago
Verified
12903 Sugar Ridge Blvd, Stafford, TX 77477
2 beds
1 bath
$1,153–$2,418
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 13
11h ago
Verified
12250 S Kirkwood Rd, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,139–$1,689
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,005
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,332
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
1d ago
Verified
12903 Sugar Ridge Blvd, Stafford, TX 77477
2 beds
1 bath
$1,153–$2,418
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 13
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,005
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,332
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,115
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Verified
4639 Techniplex Dr, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12903 Sugar Ridge Blvd, Stafford, TX 77477
2 beds
1 bath
$1,153–$2,418
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 13
11h ago
Verified
12250 S Kirkwood Rd, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,139–$1,689
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,005
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
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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 $1,339 per month as of September 12, 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 11% since last year.
How does Stafford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Stafford is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $561 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Stafford?
March offers the best opportunity for renters with lower competition and more negotiating power with landlords. April sees higher competition but potentially better selection, while February typically has the highest rents of the year.
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).