78242 rental market
Last updated August 25, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 78242 is $1,800.
$1,800
+$2
+$105
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,395 to $4,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 8 |
| $1,800 | 10 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $105 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,815 | $1,750 |
| Feb | $1,800 | $1,750 |
| Mar | $1,815 | $1,790 |
| Apr | $1,735 | $1,870 |
| May | $1,815 | $1,800 |
| Jun | $1,815 | $1,850 |
| Jul | $1,750 | $1,790 |
| Aug | $1,735 | $1,800 |
| Sep | $1,700 | No data |
| Oct | $1,790 | No data |
| Nov | $1,790 | No data |
| Dec | $1,790 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in 78242 is 33% 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 $110
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 97 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.