Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Wilmer, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Wilmer

$1,675/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wilmer is $1,675 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wilmer

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wilmer 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 Wilmer, TX

Average rent prices in Wilmer have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Wilmer, TX

Rent prices in Wilmer vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wilmer is $1,440, whereas a house costs $1,945. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilmer run $1,255 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,506.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,250

6%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,500

7%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,950

3%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,255

12%

57%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,255

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

57%

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

Compare median rent prices in Wilmer and Alvarado by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wilmer

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,075
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wilmer, TX is 19% lower than the median rent in Alvarado, TX.

Discover rentals in Wilmer, TX

4h ago

8.3

Very good

Historical - EMLI at Liberty Crossing Apartments

5900 SOUTH INTERSTATE 45, Wilmer, TX 75172

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,042–$1,927

218 Wilmer Heights Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wilmer

213 Poplar Pl - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

1d ago

House for rent in Wilmer

213 Poplar Pl, Wilmer, TX 75172

3 beds

2 baths

$1,855

1227 Maple St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,910

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions for Wilmer, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Wilmer rental market.

How much is rent in Wilmer?

The average rent in Wilmer is $1,675 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wilmer?

Average rent prices in Wilmer have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Wilmer rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wilmer is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wilmer?

To comfortably afford rent in Wilmer, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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