Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Tyler, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Tyler, TX rent slipped 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters today are paying $31 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.8% month-over-month increase in September 2026.

  • Tyler sits 26.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas. The city has 293 total rentals available across various property types.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Tyler, TX, studios rent for $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms for $935/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,695/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,300/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Cumberland Ridge rents hold at $1,900/month with a 51.3% year-over-year decline, while Hollytree rents are $1,295/month with an 80.1% decline. These neighborhoods show notable rent decreases compared to the citywide 3.8% slip.

Median rent

Median rent in Tyler

$1,395/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tyler is $1,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tyler

293

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 4% 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 $1,110, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Tyler run $938 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,130.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

61%

9%

1 bedroom

$935

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,695

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

61%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$935

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

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$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

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

1420 E Houston St Units SERIES 78 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

1420 E Houston St Units SERIES 78

1420 E Houston St, Tyler, TX 75702

2 beds

1 bath

$795

1629 W Mims St #102 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Tyler

11662 West First AvenueUnit #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Tyler

11662 West First Avenue - 4

11662 West First AvenueUnit #4, Tyler, TX 75706

2 beds

1 bath

$825

11662 W 1st Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Tyler

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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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 $1,395 per month as of September 12, 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 4% 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 $505 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tyler?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tyler are The Highlands ($1,130/mo), Butler College ($1,150/mo), and Owentown ($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?

March offers the lowest rents in Tyler with prices roughly 4.5% below May's peak, though you'll face more competition from other renters during this budget-friendly 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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