78542 rental market
Last updated August 28, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 78542 is $1,200.
$1,200
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110
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $3,200.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 7 |
| $800 | 13 |
| $900 | 20 |
| $1,000 | 10 |
| $1,100 | 15 |
| $1,200 | 26 |
| $1,300 | 7 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 4 |
| $1,600 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 5 |
| $1,800 | 8 |
| $1,900 | 9 |
| $2,000 | 5 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 3 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Feb | $1,200 | $1,206 |
| Mar | $1,150 | $1,300 |
| Apr | $1,150 | $1,291 |
| May | $1,163 | $1,250 |
| Jun | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Jul | $1,300 | $1,200 |
| Aug | $1,300 | $1,200 |
| Sep | $1,300 | No data |
| Oct | $1,350 | No data |
| Nov | $1,250 | No data |
| Dec | $1,250 | No data |
Market temperature
The 78542 rental market temperature is WARM. 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in 78542 is 43% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in 78542?
The average rent in 78542 is $1,200.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 78542?
Houses in 78542 rent between $700 - $3,200 with an average rent of $1,200.
3. How has the rent in 78542 changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in 78542 decreased by $100
4. How much has the rent in 78542 increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in 78542 did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in 78542?
There are currently 110 rentals available in 78542.
6. How do rent prices in 78542 compare with the national average?
The average rent in 78542 is $1,200 — 42.86% lower the national average of $2,100.