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Average Rent in Nacogdoches County, TX Rents falling 5.6% YoY

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 64,897

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Market Overview

Nacogdoches County, TX has rental prices ranging from $799/month to $1,694/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $859/month — 39% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $51,528/year, spending $859/month on a 1-bedroom represents 20% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Nacogdoches County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,009/month, Nacogdoches County ranks #71 most expensive of the 220 cities tracked in Texas — pricier than 66% of all US cities in our data.

The Nacogdoches County Rental Market

The Nacogdoches County, TX area has a population of about 64,897 and 42% 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 Nacogdoches County, TX have fallen by $60/month (5.6%) over the past year, from $1,069 to $1,009. This slight decline is consistent with broader market corrections seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Nacogdoches County, TX without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $34,360. The local median household income of $51,528 exceeds that threshold by $17,168, making Nacogdoches County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Nacogdoches County, TX has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, 1.7 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Nacogdoches County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Appleby ($245,861 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$799
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$859
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$1,009
5.6% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,237
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,694
Average
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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$40,360/year
Local median income: $51,528
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $1,009/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in TXlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome 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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Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Nacogdoches County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$1,009/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏠 Buy

Buying breaks even after 4 years — worth it if you stay 4+ years.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $1,009/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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