Last updated on August 4, 2026

Average rent in
Stephenville, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Stephenville, TX rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters today are paying $74 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,650/month in March 2026.

  • Stephenville, TX sits 25.3% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with fewer total rentals at 69 units.

  • Price ranges

    Median rents in Stephenville, TX range from $788/month for 1-bedroom units to $1,800/month for studios and 3-bedrooms. The 4+ bedroom segment rents at a median of $1,577/month, covering a wide range of bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Stephenville

$1,450/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stephenville is $1,450 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $490 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stephenville

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Stephenville run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$787

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,350

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,800

6%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,577

15%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$787

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,577

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

10%

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$1,450
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,095
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stephenville, TX is 31% 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

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - Stephenville, TX

982 W Tarleton St, Stephenville, TX 76401

4 beds

2 baths

$600

House for rent

525 W Collins St - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Stephenville

TOWNHOME - Modern - Stephenville, TX

525 W Collins St, Stephenville, TX 76401

4 beds

4.5 baths

$650

House for rent

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

$695

House for rent

402 Garrett Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Stephenville

TOWNHOME - Contemporary - Stephenville, TX

402 Garrett Ct, Stephenville, TX 76401

3 beds

3 baths

$725

House for rent

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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 $1,450 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stephenville?

Average rent prices in Stephenville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Stephenville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stephenville is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $490 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 $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 Stephenville?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Stephenville average around $830/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,300/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).

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