78542 rental market

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Last updated October 31, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 78542 is $3,500.

Average rent

$3,500

Month-over-month change

+$3,500

Year-over-year change

+$700

Available rentals

1

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $3,500 to $3,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$3,4001
$3,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $700 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,300$2,100
Feb$2,300$2,100
May$2,650$1,900
Jun$2,650$1,900
Jul$2,500$2,600
Aug$3,000$3,300
Sep$3,000$2,417
Oct$2,400$2,800
Nov$2,400No data
Dec$2,538No data

Market temperature

The 78542 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 78542 is 49% 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. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 78542?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 78542 is $900 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 78542?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 78542 is $1,150 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 78542?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 78542 is $1,400 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in 78542?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in 78542 is $3,000 per month.

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

Houses in 78542 rent between $675 - $3,500 with an average rent of $1,250.

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

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

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

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

9. How many available rentals are there in 78542?

There are currently 127 rentals available in 78542.

10. 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.