Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Texas City, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Texas City, TX rent slipped 4.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,140/month. Renters today are paying $55 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Texas City is 40.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 83 total rentals for those seeking value in Texas.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Texas City rent for $714/month, 1-bedrooms for $879/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,075/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,100/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents available across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Texas City

$1,140/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Texas City is $1,140 per month as of October 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $760 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Texas City

83

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Texas City rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 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 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 $1,073, whereas a house costs $1,690. 1-bedroom apartments in Texas City run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,127.

Listings

Studio

$714

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$879

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,075

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,700

2%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$714

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$879

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

5%

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$1,140
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Texas City, TX is 9% higher than the median rent in Alvin, TX.

Discover rentals in Texas City, TX

17 13th St N - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

17 13th St N

17 13th St N, Texas City, TX 77590

2 beds

1 bath

$649

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.
1130 7th Ave N #1130 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chelsea Manor apartment for rent in Texas City

7th Avenue N - A - 1130

1130 7th Ave N #1130, Texas City, TX 77590

2 beds

1 bath

$785

Price dropped $64Fees 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.
1108 2nd Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chelsea Manor house for rent in Texas City

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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.
1207 4th Ave N #1207 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chelsea Manor townhouse for rent in Texas City

Chelsea Manor Duplex - 1207

1207 4th Ave N #1207, Texas City, TX 77590

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Price dropped $50Fees 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 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 $1,140 per month as of October 31, 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 5% since last year.

How does Texas City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Texas City is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $760 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Texas City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Texas City are Chelsea Manor ($945/mo), Northside ($972/mo), and Lakeview ($984/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 $46,000/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?

January offers the lowest rents in Texas City, running about 6.9% below May's peak prices. March sees the highest competition with stronger demand, while December and November are the least competitive months.

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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