Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Stafford, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Stafford, TX rent slipped 6.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters today are paying $91 less per month on average than last year, following a modest month-to-month increase of 1.2%.

  • Stafford is 25.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 64 total rentals and a mix of apartments and houses. This positions Stafford as an accessible market for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    In Stafford, median rents vary by bedroom count: 1-bedroom units rent for $1,193/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,485/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,898/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,650/month. These figures show the range of options available across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Stafford

$1,449/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stafford is $1,449 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stafford

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stafford rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Stafford, TX

Average rent prices in Stafford have increased 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 $1,383, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Stafford run $1,194 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,193

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$1,485

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$1,897

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,650

4%

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,193

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,485

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

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

Median rent price$1,449
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stafford, TX is 27% lower than the median rent in Bellaire, TX.

Discover rentals in Stafford, TX

1616 Moore Rd #3839 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stafford

Awesome specials for a luxury community in Stafford

1616 Moore Rd #3839, Stafford, TX 77477

1 bed

1 bath

$558

Apartment for rent

12909 Sugar Ridge Blvd #3838 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stafford

Best deal in the Fountaingate!

12909 Sugar Ridge Blvd #3838, Stafford, TX 77477

2 beds

1 bath

$1,189

Apartment for rent

The Trestles - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.5

Very good

The Trestles

1201 Dulles Ave, Stafford, TX 77477

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,193–$2,150

Apartment for rent

506 Stafford Run Rd #2647 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Stafford

reduced rentsgreat location in Clark Plaza One !

506 Stafford Run Rd #2647, Stafford, TX 77477

2 beds

2 baths

$1,199

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,449 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stafford?

Average rent prices in Stafford have increased 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 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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?

Stafford's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 monthly. One-bedroom apartments experienced the largest rent increase at 9.6% year over year, compared to a 6.2% rise for two-bedroom units.

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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