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Last updated August 19, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 3 bedroom properties in 78542 is $1,565.

Average rent

$1,565

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

-$35

Available rentals

50

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 3 bedroom properties is $755 to $2,800.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$8001
$9001
$1,0002
$1,1007
$1,2009
$1,3004
$1,4003
$1,5005
$1,6006
$1,7005
$1,8006
$1,9008
$2,0004
$2,1002
$2,2002
$2,3003
$2,4002
$2,5001
$2,7001
$2,800+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $35 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,200$1,300
Feb$1,200$1,850
Mar$1,300$1,750
Apr$1,450$1,650
May$1,350$1,750
Jun$1,695$1,565
Jul$1,725$1,700
Aug$1,481$1,565
Sep$1,700No data
Oct$1,673No data
Nov$1,350No data
Dec$1,485No 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.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in 78542 is 29% 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 $1,250.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 78542?

Houses in 78542 rent between $700 - $3,000 with an average rent of $1,250.

3. How has the rent in 78542 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 78542 did not change.

4. How much has the rent in 78542 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 78542 increased by $50

5. How many available rentals are there in 78542?

There are currently 123 rentals available in 78542.

6. How do rent prices in 78542 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 78542 is $1,250 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.