78242 rental market

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Last updated August 20, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 3 bedroom properties in 78242 is $1,670.

Average rent

$1,670

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

+$70

Available rentals

65

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 3 bedroom properties is $1,100 to $2,950.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,0002
$1,1004
$1,2002
$1,3005
$1,4003
$1,5009
$1,60019
$1,70020
$1,8002
$1,9005
$2,0003
$2,7001
$2,900+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $70 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,600$1,550
Feb$1,620$1,560
Mar$1,620$1,670
Apr$1,660$1,670
May$1,650$1,670
Jun$1,650$1,680
Jul$1,595$1,680
Aug$1,595$1,680
Sep$1,600No data
Oct$1,522No data
Nov$1,600No data
Dec$1,560No 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 24% 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 $1,710.

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 $1,710.

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

In the last year, the rent in 78242 increased by $91

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

In the last month, the rent in 78242 increased by $10

5. How many available rentals are there in 78242?

There are currently 95 rentals available in 78242.

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

The average rent in 78242 is $1,710 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.