Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Stafford, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Stafford, TX rent slipped 10.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,374/month. Renters today are paying $155 less per month on average than last year, marking a clear cooldown in the market. Month-over-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Stafford sits 27.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas.
Price ranges
One-bedroom units in Stafford rent around $1,189/month, two-bedrooms around $1,450/month, three-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and four-bedroom-plus units reach $2,600/month.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $2,126/month while apartments rent for $1,365/month in Stafford, TX. Apartments represent the majority of the market, but this takeaway focuses on the distinct property-type medians.
Median rent
Median rent in Stafford
$1,374/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Stafford is $1,374 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $526 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Stafford
69
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Stafford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Stafford, TX
Average rent prices in Stafford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $1,365, whereas a house costs $2,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Stafford run $1,193 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,454.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,189 | No Change | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change |  27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Greenbriar Southwest | $1,332 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,365 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $1,411 | No Change | 13% | |
Houses | $2,125 | 23% | 5% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,189
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
27%
Greenbriar Southwest
Average rent
$1,332
Apartments
Average rent
$1,365
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,411
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
5%
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
28%lower than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Stafford, TX is 41% lower than the median rent in Bellaire, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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6%$1,466
51%Discover rentals in Stafford, TX
5d+ ago
Verified
4639 Techniplex Dr, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,334
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Stafford
1616 Moore Rd #3839, Stafford, TX 77477
1 bed
1 bath
$558
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.Apartment for rent
15h ago
735 Dulles Ave, Stafford, TX 77477
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,131–$2,134
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.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
12250 S Kirkwood Rd, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,189–$1,659
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Stafford
2 beds
2 baths
$2,485
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.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
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Stafford
11113 W Airport Blvd #1472, Stafford, TX 77477
2 beds
2 baths
$2,194
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Stafford
13000 S Kirkwood Rd #AATG3, Stafford, TX 77477
2 beds
2 baths
$2,123
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
12903 Sugar Ridge Blvd, Stafford, TX 77477
2 beds
1 bath
$1,193–$2,480
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
10h ago
Verified
12250 S Kirkwood Rd, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,189–$1,659
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12415 Cotton Lake Ln, Stafford, TX 77477
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,644
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Verified
10426 Executive Lake Dr, Stafford, TX 77477
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,630
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 29
7h ago
Verified
12903 Sugar Ridge Blvd, Stafford, TX 77477
2 beds
1 bath
$1,193–$2,480
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,005
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,332
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,115
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4639 Techniplex Dr, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,334
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
12903 Sugar Ridge Blvd, Stafford, TX 77477
2 beds
1 bath
$1,193–$2,480
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
10h ago
Verified
12250 S Kirkwood Rd, Stafford, TX 77477
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,189–$1,659
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.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,046
Price dropped $240Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 17
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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 $1,374 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Stafford?
Average rent prices in Stafford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Stafford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Stafford is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $526 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 $55,000/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).