Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Texas City, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Texas City rent stands today

    Texas City, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,210/month. Renters are paying $23 more per month on average than last year, a change that is negligible given the market's modest movement.

  • Texas City sits 36.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in the region despite a limited total rentals count of 86.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Texas City rent for about $650/month, 1-bedrooms around $895/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,163/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,790/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,988/month, covering a broad range of bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Westview rents fell 58.5% year over year to $913/month across 12 rentals, a large decline compared to the citywide flat trend. This makes Westview a distinct outlier in Texas City's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Texas City

$1,210/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Texas City is $1,210 per month as of September 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $690 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Texas City

86

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,127, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Texas City run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,163.

Listings

Studio

$650

No Change

24%

1 bedroom

$895

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,163

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,790

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,987

2%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,163

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,790

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,987

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

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 by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$979
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Texas City, TX is 24% higher than the median rent in Alvin, TX.

Discover rentals in Texas City, TX

505 13th St N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chelsea Manor house for rent in Texas City

2 beds

1 bath

$695

$685

Price drop

17 13th St N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

17 13th St N

17 13th St N, Texas City, TX 77590

2 beds

1 bath

$699

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

4d 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

$875

1114 1st Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Chelsea Manor condo for rent in Texas City

2 beds

1 bath

$945

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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 September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Texas City?

Average rent prices in Texas City have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Texas City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Texas City is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $690 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Texas City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Texas City are Westview ($912/mo), Mainland Park ($930/mo), and Wayside Place ($943/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?

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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