Average Rent in Wise County, TX↑ Rents rising 1.8% YoY🔺 25th priciest in TX
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 72,359
Market Overview
Wise County, TX has rental prices ranging from $974/month to $1,910/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,006/month — 28% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $89,897/year, spending $1,006/month on a 1-bedroom represents 13% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Wise County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,196/month, Wise County ranks #25 most expensive of the 220 cities tracked in Texas — pricier than 82% of all US cities in our data.
The Wise County Rental Market
The Wise County, TX area has a population of about 72,359 and 18% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Wise County, TX have risen by $21/month (1.8%) over the past year, from $1,175 to $1,196. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Wise County, TX without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $40,240. The local median household income of $89,897 exceeds that threshold by $49,657, making Wise County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Wise 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.
Neighborhoods
Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Wise County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are South Decatur ($245,024 median home value), Highland Hills ($510,337 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 Wise 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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