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Average Rent in Uvalde County, TX Rents rising 5.9% YoY

HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 24,810

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Market Overview

Uvalde County, TX has rental prices ranging from $818/month to $1,610/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $823/month — 41% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $57,849/year, spending $823/month on a 1-bedroom represents 17% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Uvalde County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,080/month, Uvalde County ranks #55 most expensive of the 220 cities tracked in Texas — pricier than 73% of all US cities in our data.

The Uvalde County Rental Market

The Uvalde County, TX area has a population of about 24,810 and 34% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Uvalde County, TX have risen by $60/month (5.9%) over the past year, from $1,020 to $1,080. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Uvalde County, TX without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $32,920. The local median household income of $57,849 exceeds that threshold by $24,929, making Uvalde County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Uvalde County, TX has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, 1.4 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.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2025
Studio
$818
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$823
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$1,080
5.9% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,408
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,610
Average
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Is Uvalde County, TX Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$43,200/year
Local median income: $57,849
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $1,080/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

Rent or Buy in Uvalde County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Uvalde County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$1,080/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏠 Buy

Buying breaks even after 3 years — worth it if you stay 3+ years.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $1,080/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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