Merkel, TX rental market
Last updated September 22, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Merkel, TX is $800.
$800
+$125
-$295
2
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $1,750.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 1 |
| $1,700+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $295 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $940 | $1,395 |
| Feb | $850 | $900 |
| Mar | $925 | $1,695 |
| Apr | $1,450 | $995 |
| May | $900 | $1,200 |
| Jun | $695 | $975 |
| Jul | $695 | $895 |
| Aug | $695 | $660 |
| Sep | $800 | $733 |
| Oct | $1,050 | No data |
| Nov | $1,095 | No data |
| Dec | $995 | No data |
Market temperature
The Merkel, TX 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.
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Rent in Merkel, TX is 61% lower than the national average.
$800
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Merkel, TX?
The average rent in Merkel, TX is $800.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Merkel, TX?
Houses in Merkel, TX rent between $800 - $1,750 with an average rent of $800.
3. How has the rent in Merkel, TX changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Merkel, TX decreased by $295
4. How much has the rent in Merkel, TX increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Merkel, TX increased by $125
5. How many available rentals are there in Merkel, TX?
There are currently 2 rentals available in Merkel, TX.
6. How do rent prices in Merkel, TX compare with the national average?
The average rent in Merkel, TX is $800 — 60.98% lower the national average of $2,050.