Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Stephenville, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Stephenville, TX rent rose 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $32 more per month on average than last year despite a 6.7% month-over-month decline in October 2026.

  • Stephenville is 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 62 total rentals that remains accessible for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    In Stephenville, 1-bedroom units rent around $838/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $1,500/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 2-bedroom segment rose 12.5% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase, while 3-bedroom and 4+ bedroom rents fell 9.8% and 9.1% respectively. These differences show varied trends within Stephenville's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Stephenville

$1,500/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stephenville is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stephenville

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stephenville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Stephenville, TX

Average rent prices in Stephenville have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Stephenville, TX

Rent prices in Stephenville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stephenville is $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Stephenville run $837 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

1 bedroom

$837

9%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,350

11%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,800

5%

10%

4 bedroom

$1,500

43%

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$837

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

43%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Stephenville, 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 Stephenville, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Stephenville and Alvarado by all bedroom counts and property types.

Stephenville

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stephenville, TX is 21% lower than the median rent in Alvarado, TX.

Discover rentals in Stephenville, TX

982 W Tarleton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Stephenville

ResidentialLease, Stephenville, TX

982 W Tarleton St, Stephenville, TX 76401

4 beds

2 baths

$600

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.
402 Garrett Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Stephenville

ResidentialLease, Stephenville, TX

402 Garrett Ct, Stephenville, TX 76401

3 beds

3 baths

$725

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.
701 S Lillian St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Stephenville

701 S Lillian St, Stephenville, TX 76401

3 beds

3 baths

$725

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.
555 S Lillian St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Stephenville

ResidentialLease, Stephenville, TX

555 S Lillian St, Stephenville, TX 76401

3 beds

3 baths

$750

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Stephenville, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Stephenville rental market.

How much is rent in Stephenville?

The average rent in Stephenville is $1,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stephenville?

Average rent prices in Stephenville have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Stephenville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stephenville is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Stephenville?

To comfortably afford rent in Stephenville, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Stephenville?

September offers the lowest rents in Stephenville, while February sees the highest prices, with costs climbing approximately 43% between these months.

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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