Average Rent in Brazoria County, TX↓ Rents falling 6.0% YoY🔺 19th priciest in TX
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 7,274,714
Market Overview
Brazoria County, TX has rental prices ranging from $951/month to $2,116/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,138/month — 19% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $80,458/year, spending $1,138/month on a 1-bedroom represents 17% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Brazoria County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,260/month, Brazoria County ranks #19 most expensive of the 220 cities tracked in Texas — pricier than 85% of all US cities in our data.
The Brazoria County Rental Market
The Brazoria County, TX area has a population of about 7,274,714 and 39% 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 Brazoria County, TX have fallen by $80/month (6.0%) over the past year, from $1,340 to $1,260. This slight decline is consistent with broader market corrections seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Brazoria County, TX without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $45,520. The local median household income of $80,458 exceeds that threshold by $34,938, making Brazoria County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Neighborhoods
Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Brazoria County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Old Brazoria ($181,666 median home value), Easton ($191,296 median home value), Parkwood ($204,314 median home value). Rental prices typically follow home value patterns, with premium neighborhoods commanding higher rents than outer areas. 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 Brazoria 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| McAllen | $793 | $798 | $992 | $1,290 | — |
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