78242 rental market

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Last updated August 21, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 2 bedroom properties in 78242 is $1,136.

Average rent

$1,136

Month-over-month change

-$23

Year-over-year change

+$141

Available rentals

9

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 2 bedroom properties is $950 to $1,600.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9003
$1,0001
$1,1003
$1,5001
$1,600+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $141 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,049$1,062
Feb$1,059$1,245
Mar$1,300$1,400
Apr$1,050$1,470
May$1,027$1,450
Jun$1,037$1,199
Jul$1,048$1,073
Aug$990$1,167
Sep$1,030No data
Oct$1,030No data
Nov$1,200No data
Dec$1,014No data

Market temperature

The 78242 rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in 78242 is 40% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 78242?

The average rent in 78242 is $1,694.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 78242?

Houses in 78242 rent between $595 - $4,500 with an average rent of $1,694.

3. How has the rent in 78242 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 78242 increased by $94

4. How much has the rent in 78242 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 78242 decreased by $6

5. How many available rentals are there in 78242?

There are currently 96 rentals available in 78242.

6. How do rent prices in 78242 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 78242 is $1,694 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.