Average Rent in Loving County, TX↓ Rents falling 3.9% YoY
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 54
Market Overview
Loving County, TX has rental prices ranging from $766/month to $1,459/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $786/month — 44% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $51,087/year, spending $786/month on a 1-bedroom represents 18% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Loving County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $976/month, Loving County ranks #110 most expensive of the 220 cities tracked in Texas — pricier than 60% of all US cities in our data.
The Loving County Rental Market
The Loving County, TX area has a population of about 54 and 89% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs above the US average of ~34%, pointing to a competitive rental market where vacancies clear quickly and rents are less negotiable.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Loving County, TX have fallen by $40/month (3.9%) over the past year, from $1,016 to $976. This slight decline is consistent with broader market corrections seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Loving County, TX without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $31,440. The local median household income of $51,087 exceeds that threshold by $19,647, making Loving County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Loving County, TX has an unemployment rate of 0.7%, 3.2 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Loving County, TX Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in TXlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | $1,371 | $1,461 | $1,705 | $2,256 | — |
| Dallas | $1,531 | $1,606 | $1,884 | $2,361 | — |
| Brazoria County | $951 | $1,138 | $1,260 | $1,683 | — |
| Houston | $1,226 | $1,279 | $1,529 | $2,038 | — |
| San Antonio | $1,116 | $1,231 | $1,501 | $1,907 | — |
| Austin | $1,549 | $1,650 | $1,949 | $2,484 | — |
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