Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Texas City, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Texas City, TX rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,210/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last month, with a modest decline compared to last year and a rent level below the recent peak of $1,240/month in January 2026.

  • Texas City runs 38.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas metros with a smaller inventory of 85 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Texas City rent for about $682/month, 1-bedrooms around $870/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,140/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,785/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,400/month. Houses command a median of $1,675/month while apartments sit at $1,110/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Westview rents fell 47.7% year over year to $1,044/month across 13 rentals, a steep local decline compared to the citywide 3.2% slip. Mainland Park and South Acre Manor also saw declines over 30%, showing concentrated neighborhood-level cooldowns amid a broadly stable market.

Median rent

Median rent in Texas City

$1,210/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Texas City is $1,210 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $740 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Texas City

85

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Texas City 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 Texas City, TX

Average rent prices in Texas City 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 Texas City, TX

Rent prices in Texas City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Texas City is $1,110, whereas a house costs $1,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Texas City run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,140.

Listings

Studio

$682

20%

-

1 bedroom

$870

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,140

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,785

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,400

7%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$682

Last 30 days

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$870

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,140

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,785

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

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

Compare median rent prices in Texas City and Alvin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Texas City

Median rent price$1,210
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Texas City, TX is 21% higher than the median rent in Alvin, TX.

Discover rentals in Texas City, TX

Coral Manor Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Coral Manor Apartments

729 5th Ave N, Texas City, TX 77590

1–3 beds

1 bath

$684–$1,015

Apartment for rent

505 13th St N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chelsea Manor house for rent in Texas City

House for rent

2102 5th Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Texas City

IMMEDIATE MOVE-IN! $895/mo.

2102 5th Ave N, Texas City, TX 77590

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 11

1228 6th Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chelsea Manor apartment for rent in Texas City

1228 6th Ave N, Texas City, TX 77590

2 beds

1 bath

$945

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Texas City, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Texas City rental market.

How much is rent in Texas City?

The average rent in Texas City is $1,210 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Texas City?

Average rent prices in Texas City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Texas City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Texas City is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $740 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Texas City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Texas City are Wayside Place ($895/mo), Kohfeldt Heights ($945/mo), and Lakeview ($975/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Texas City?

To comfortably afford rent in Texas City, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Texas City?

Texas City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $870 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.

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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