Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Terrell, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Terrell, TX rent slipped 5.3% year over year to a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $95 less per month on average than last year despite a 5.1% month-over-month increase in October 2026.

  • Terrell sits 10.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a primarily house-driven market with 51 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Terrell, studios rent for about $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,244/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,441/month, with larger units like 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,100/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Terrell

$1,700/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Terrell is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Terrell

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Terrell rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Terrell, TX

Average rent prices in Terrell have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Terrell, TX

Rent prices in Terrell vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Terrell is $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Terrell run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,432.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,244

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,441

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,244

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,441

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Terrell and Forney by all bedroom counts and property types.

Terrell

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Terrell, TX is 26% lower than the median rent in Forney, TX.

Discover rentals in Terrell, TX

400 Oak Dr #2A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Terrell

ResidentialLease, Terrell, TX

400 Oak Dr #2A, Terrell, TX 75160

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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.
302 E College St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Terrell

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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.
1320 S Rockwall Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Terrell

3 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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.
211 Bradshaw St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Terrell

211 Bradshaw - Unit 1

211 Bradshaw St #1, Terrell, TX 75160

5 beds

2 baths

$1,404

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 Terrell, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Terrell rental market.

How much is rent in Terrell?

The average rent in Terrell is $1,700 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Terrell?

Average rent prices in Terrell have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Terrell rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Terrell is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Terrell?

To comfortably afford rent in Terrell, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the lowest rents in Terrell, with prices running about 12% lower than January, which sees the highest rent throughout 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).

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