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Last updated August 21, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 78261 is $2,495.

Average rent

$2,495

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

-$50

Available rentals

34

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,795 to $18,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,7001
$1,8001
$2,0003
$2,1004
$2,2005
$2,3005
$2,4008
$2,5003
$2,6002
$2,7002
$2,8003
$2,9002
$3,0001
$3,1002
$3,2002
$3,4001
$3,5001
$3,9001
$5,000+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $50 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,545$2,350
Feb$2,545$2,219
Mar$2,538$2,300
Apr$2,545$2,545
May$2,500$2,500
Jun$2,500$2,400
Jul$2,534$2,420
Aug$2,575$2,575
Sep$2,500No data
Oct$2,400No data
Nov$2,350No data
Dec$2,330No data

Market temperature

The 78261 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 78261 is 8% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 78261?

The average rent in 78261 is $2,295.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 78261?

Houses in 78261 rent between $945 - $18,000 with an average rent of $2,295.

3. How has the rent in 78261 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 78261 decreased by $205

4. How much has the rent in 78261 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 78261 decreased by $25

5. How many available rentals are there in 78261?

There are currently 70 rentals available in 78261.

6. How do rent prices in 78261 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 78261 is $2,295 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.