Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Willis, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Willis rent stands today

    Willis, TX rent rose 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,740/month. Renters today are paying $100 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the peak of $1,772/month seen in July 2025.

  • Willis sits 8.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 66 total rentals offering a smaller but varied market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Willis run around $1,125/month and $1,100/month respectively, while 3-bedrooms sit near $1,738/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,924/month. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Willis

$1,740/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Willis is $1,740 per month as of September 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $170 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Willis

66

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Willis rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Willis, TX

Average rent prices in Willis have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased 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 Willis, TX

Rent prices in Willis vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Willis is $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Willis run $885 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,125

277%

-

1 bedroom

$1,100

5%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,400

5%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,737

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,924

3%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

277%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,737

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,924

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

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

Compare median rent prices in Willis and College Station by all bedroom counts and property types.

Willis

Median rent price$1,740
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,682
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Willis, TX is 3% higher than the median rent in College Station, TX.

Discover rentals in Willis, TX

9706 Fm 1097 Rd W #4464 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Willis

one month free rent in Willis

9706 Fm 1097 Rd W #4464, Willis, TX 77318

2 beds

2 baths

$1,030

Apartment for rent

14541 Enchanted Waters Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Willis

3 beds

2 baths

$1,250

House for rent

Available Apr 15

9826 Arbor Oak - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Willis

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

159 S Bend Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Willis

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Willis, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Willis rental market.

How much is rent in Willis?

The average rent in Willis is $1,740 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Willis?

Average rent prices in Willis have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Willis rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Willis is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Willis?

To comfortably afford rent in Willis, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October offers the best rental deals in Willis, with rents running about 25% lower than March prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear savings opportunities for renters who can time their search for fall.

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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