Average Rent in Erath County, TX↓ Rents falling 1.9% YoY

Erath County, TX has rental prices ranging from $803/month to $1,782/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $809/month — 42% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $65,351/year, spending $809/month on a 1-bedroom represents 15% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Erath County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,061/month, Erath County ranks #58 most expensive of the 220 cities tracked in Texas — pricier than 72% of all US cities in our data.

The Erath County Rental Market

The Erath County, TX area has a population of about 43,244 and 36% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Erath County, TX have fallen by $21/month (1.9%) over the past year, from $1,082 to $1,061. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Erath County, TX without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $32,360. The local median household income of $65,351 exceeds that threshold by $32,991, making Erath County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Erath County, TX has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, 0.4 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.

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