Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Temple, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Temple, TX rent slipped 6.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,495/month. Renters today are paying $20 less per month on average than last year. The current median is below the peak of $1,695/month in April 2025.
Compared to national trends
Temple sits 21.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 331 total rentals dominated by houses, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas.
Price ranges
In Temple, studios rent for $922/month, 1-bedrooms for $895/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,999/month. The rental inventory is mostly houses, which have a median rent of $1,695/month, compared to apartments at $1,205/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Temple
$1,495/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Temple is $1,495 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Temple
331
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Temple rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Temple, TX
Average rent prices in Temple have decreased 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
Temple, TX
Rent prices in Temple vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Temple is $1,205, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Temple run $874 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $922 |  20% | 59% | |
1 bedroom | $895 | 6% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,999 | 2% | 6% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Temple, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,205 | 4% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,322 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$922
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
59%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Temple, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,205
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,322
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Temple, 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 Temple, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Temple and Austin by all bedroom counts and property types.
Temple
21%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Temple, TX is 7% lower than the median rent in Austin, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,614
6%$1,495
1%$1,550
4%$1,250
1%$1,395
1%$1,749
$1,250
$2,200
21%$1,735
3%$1,774
2%$1,700
13%$1,500
1%Cost of living in Temple, TX
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 13% lower |
| Groceries | 7% lower |
| Health | 15% lower |
| Housing | 21% lower |
| Transportation | 9% lower |
| Utilities | 2% higher |
Discover rentals in Temple, TX
1d ago
2944 W Avenue K, Temple, TX 76504
1–2 beds
1 bath
$400–$925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
715 N 20th St, Temple, TX 76501
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
1h ago
700 Industrial Blvd, Temple, TX 76501
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Temple
900 Ticonderoga Dr, Temple, TX 76504
2 beds
1.5 baths
$800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Temple
3 beds
2 baths
$10,000
House for rent
Available Sep 9
5h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,271
Price dropped $108Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,645
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,515
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3550 Sw H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$955
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
Verified
507 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX 76502
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$1,699
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
Verified
3701 Robinhood Dr, Temple, TX 76502
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,010–$1,265
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
6h ago
House for rent in Temple
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3701 Robinhood Dr, Temple, TX 76502
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,010–$1,265
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
Verified
1103 Stone Valley Rd #B, Temple, TX 76502
4 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1103 Stone Valley Rd #A, Temple, TX 76502
4 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1118 S Martin Luther King Blvd, Temple, TX 76504
1 bed
1 bath
$595
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
Verified
507 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX 76502
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$1,699
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
House for rent in Temple
3 beds
1 bath
$924
Price dropped $51Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
7312 Hammermill Ln #NA, Temple, TX 76502
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Verified
2510 Rollett Dr, Temple, TX 76504
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
Available Oct 24
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Frequently asked questions for Temple, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Temple rental market.
How much is rent in Temple?
The average rent in Temple is $1,495 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Temple?
Average rent prices in Temple have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Temple rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Temple is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Temple?
To comfortably afford rent in Temple, 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 Temple?
June offers the lowest rental prices in Temple, running about 7% below August rates, which see the highest rent 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).