Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Temple, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Temple, TX rent slipped 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $50 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Temple sits 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters compared to many other metros.
Price ranges
In Temple, studios rent for about $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms are around $919/month, 2-bedrooms $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms $1,550/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,995/month. The inventory is mostly larger units, with 3-bedrooms making up 57.8% of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Temple
$1,550/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Temple is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Temple
337
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Temple rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Temple, TX
Average rent prices in Temple have remained the same 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
Temple, TX
Rent prices in Temple vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Temple is $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Temple run $979 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,115.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 |  10% | 34% | |
1 bedroom | $919 | 6% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 28% | 44% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | 3% | No Change |
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 | $1,295 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,195 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$919
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
28%
Last year
44%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
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
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
7%
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
18%lower than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Temple, TX is 1% higher than the median rent in Austin, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,530
17%$1,495
5%$1,500
3%$1,250
$1,395
3%$1,725
1%$1,242
3%$2,247
18%$1,725
1%$1,700
6%$1,700
1%$1,470
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 | 22% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 2% higher |
Discover rentals in Temple, TX
3d ago
715 N 20th St, Temple, TX 76501
2 beds
1 bath
$575–$675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
700 Industrial Blvd, Temple, TX 76501
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Temple
1305 S 5th St, Temple, TX 76504
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3550 Sw H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,045
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,296
$7,297
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Temple
3109 Las Cruces Blvd #1, Temple, TX 76502
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Jan 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,645
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Temple
3703 Mccleland Creek Trl #NA, Temple, TX 76502
4 beds
2 baths
$4,550
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5h ago
Verified
507 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX 76502
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$1,499
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3550 Sw H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,045
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3701 Robinhood Dr, Temple, TX 76502
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,010–$1,265
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Temple
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,795
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3550 Sw H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX 76504
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,045
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3701 Robinhood Dr, Temple, TX 76502
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,010–$1,265
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
0 baths
$1,150
Condo for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,150
Condo for rent
Available Jul 23
5h ago
Verified
507 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX 76502
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$1,499
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$9,296
$7,297
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,050
$4,041
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
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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 $1,550 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Temple?
Average rent prices in Temple have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Temple rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Temple is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $62,000/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).