Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Tyler, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Tyler, TX rent slipped 6.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Renters today are paying $200 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.9% month-over-month increase in June 2026.

  • Tyler sits 28.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 264 total rentals available across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Tyler run around $1,983/month, 1-bedrooms around $941/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,274/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,675/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,495/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Cascades Estates rents fell 67.1% year over year to $1,150/month across 10 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 6.3% drop. Villages South and Azalea Residential Historic District also saw large declines of 39.2% and 36.0%, respectively.

Median rent

Median rent in Tyler

$1,400/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tyler is $1,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tyler

264

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tyler rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Tyler, TX

Average rent prices in Tyler have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Tyler, TX

Rent prices in Tyler vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tyler is $1,124, whereas a house costs $1,722. 1-bedroom apartments in Tyler run $949 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,983

292%

473%

1 bedroom

$941

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,274

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,675

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,495

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,983

Last 30 days

292%

Last year

473%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$941

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,274

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Tyler and Bullard by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tyler

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,685
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tyler, TX is 17% lower than the median rent in Bullard, TX.

Cost of living in Tyler, 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 & Services8% lower
Groceries4% lower
Health3% higher
Housing15% lower
Transportation1% lower
Utilities3% higher

Discover rentals in Tyler, TX

11151 Spur 248 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

11151 Spur 248

11151 Spur 248, Tyler, TX 75707

1 bed

1 bath

$450–$600

Price drop

Apartment for rent

212 N Ross Ave #212 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tyler

Ross N. 210-212 - 212

212 N Ross Ave #212, Tyler, TX 75702

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

210 N Ross Ave #210 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tyler

Ross N. 210-212 - 210

210 N Ross Ave #210, Tyler, TX 75702

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

1st/2nd St Triplex - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

1st/2nd St Triplex

1st/2nd St Triplex, Tyler, TX 75701

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Tyler, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Tyler rental market.

How much is rent in Tyler?

The average rent in Tyler is $1,400 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tyler?

Average rent prices in Tyler have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Tyler rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tyler is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tyler?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tyler are Cascades Estates ($1,150/mo), Hollytree ($1,150/mo), and Downtown Tyler ($1,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tyler?

To comfortably afford rent in Tyler, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Tyler's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $930 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's diverse housing stock.

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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