Average Rent in Val Verde County, TX↓ Rents falling 3.1% YoY
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 47,647
Market Overview
Val Verde County, TX has rental prices ranging from $761/month to $1,299/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $766/month — 45% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $59,673/year, spending $766/month on a 1-bedroom represents 15% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Val Verde County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $980/month, Val Verde County ranks #89 most expensive of the 220 cities tracked in Texas — pricier than 61% of all US cities in our data.
The Val Verde County Rental Market
The Val Verde County, TX area has a population of about 47,647 and 33% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Val Verde County, TX have fallen by $31/month (3.1%) over the past year, from $1,011 to $980. This slight decline is consistent with broader market corrections seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Val Verde County, TX without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $30,640. The local median household income of $59,673 exceeds that threshold by $29,033, making Val Verde County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Val Verde County, TX has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, 1.6 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 Val Verde County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Barrio Chihuahua ($111,507 median home value), Westside ($190,965 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 FY2025Is Val Verde 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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