Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Temple, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Temple, TX rent slipped 7.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $222 less per month on average than last year, following a recent month-to-month increase of 3.3%.
Compared to national trends
Temple sits 20.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 420 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Temple run around $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms around $919/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,199/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,595/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month. The inventory is mostly 3-bedroom units, making this segment the most common choice for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Temple
$1,550/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Temple is $1,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Temple
420
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Temple rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Temple, TX
Average rent prices in Temple have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Temple run $919 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 |  8% | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $919 | 1% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,199 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | 1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 18% |
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 | $1,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,320 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$919
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
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
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,320
Last 30 days
1%
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
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Temple, TX is 17% lower than the median rent in Austin, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,870
7%$1,495
2%$1,400
14%$1,285
$1,395
5%$1,707
9%$1,200
6%$1,975
1%$1,789
1%$1,737
4%$2,000
12%$1,475
3%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 | 6% lower |
| Health | 6% higher |
| Housing | 16% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 9% higher |
Discover rentals in Temple, TX
5d+ ago
Verified
714 S 20th St #B, Temple, TX 76501
2 beds
1 bath
$695
House for rent
4d ago
700 Industrial Blvd, Temple, TX 76501
1–4 beds
1 bath
$725–$1,175
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Temple
1305 S 5th St, Temple, TX 76504
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
715 N 20th St, Temple, TX 76501
2 beds
1 bath
$750
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
House for rent in Temple
3703 Mccleland Creek Trl #NA, Temple, TX 76502
4 beds
2 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available Apr 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Temple
7014 Troyan Ln, Temple, TX 76502
5 beds
3 baths
$4,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Temple
3301 East Dr #1, Temple, TX 76502
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Jan 9
1d ago
Verified
507 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX 76502
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$1,419
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
$895–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Temple
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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
$895–$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
House for rent
Available May 13
1d ago
Verified
507 Marlandwood Rd, Temple, TX 76502
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$1,419
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
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Condo for rent
Available Jun 5
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Condo for rent
Available Jun 3
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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 June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Temple?
Average rent prices in Temple have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $400 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?
Temple, Texas rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.
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).