Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Tyler, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Tyler rent stands today

    Tyler, TX rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Renters today are paying $183 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.6% month-over-month increase in July 2026.

  • Tyler is 27.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas. The city has 300 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Tyler run around $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $938/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,215/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,695/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,300/month. These bedroom tiers show the range renters encounter across unit sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Hollytree rents fell 70.8% year over year to $1,898/month across 20 rentals, and The Woods dropped to $1,107/month with 12 rentals. These declines contrast with the citywide 3.5% decrease and show notable local shifts in Tyler's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Tyler

$1,400/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tyler is $1,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $530 less per month.

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tyler

300

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 3% 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 Tyler, TX

Rent prices in Tyler vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tyler is $1,104, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Tyler run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

2%

273%

1 bedroom

$937

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,215

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,695

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,300

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

273%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$937

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,215

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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 by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tyler, TX is 22% 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

1010 S Bennett Ave #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Tyler

1010 S Bennett Ave #C, Tyler, TX 75701

1 bed

1 bath

$595

House for rent

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

1d ago

7.2

Very good

1st/2nd St Triplex

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

2 beds

1 bath

$625

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1523 W 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Tyler

Cozy 2 bedroom 1 Bath in Tyler! Almost Ready!

1523 W 2nd St, Tyler, TX 75701

2 beds

1 bath

$675

$625

Price drop

House for rent

11151 Spur 248 - Photo 1 of 1

40m ago

8.3

Very good

11151 Spur 248

11151 Spur 248, Tyler, TX 75707

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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 July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tyler?

Average rent prices in Tyler have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Tyler rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tyler is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $530 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tyler?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tyler are The Woods ($1,107/mo), Butler College ($1,180/mo), and The Highlands ($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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Tyler average around $940/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,200/month.

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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