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Average Rent in Amarillo 79109 & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Amarillo 79109?

The average listed apartment rent in Amarillo 79109 is $947 per month, as of October 20, 2026. This sample includes 51 priced apartments in 7 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from October 19, 2026 through October 20, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Amarillo 79109, Amarillo, TX. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas
Amarillo 79102 79103 79106 79107 79109 79110 79119
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

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Market Average

$947/mo

▲ +8% from last month

Lowest Available

$649/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

7

tracked daily

Units Listed

51

available now

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Amarillo 79109 vs Amarillo, TX Average

Amarillo 79109 is more expensive than the Amarillo, TX average by $30/mo (3%). The citywide average is $917/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Amarillo 79109?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Amarillo 79109 is $947 per month across 7 apartment communities and 51 available units. Rents have increased $71 (8%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is The Aspen Apartments starting at $649/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $713/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $859/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,057/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,368/mo.

Prices range from $649 to $1,425 per month. The most common price point is the $600 range, where 16 units are currently listed.

Amarillo 79109 Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
July 2026 $914 - 5
September 2026 $937 +$23 7
October 2026 $920 -$17 7

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Amarillo 79109

Studio
$713
from $710 · 8 units
1 Bed
$859
from $649 · 19 units
2 Bed
$1,057
from $840 · 21 units
3 Bed
$1,368
from $1,330 · 3 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Amarillo 79109

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
The Aspen Apartments $649/mo $800/mo 10 4.2
Casa Del Sol $710/mo $734/mo 10 3.4
The Reserve at Forty-Seven $785/mo $965/mo 8 3.5
Summit Park Apartments $825/mo $986/mo 6 3.2
Veranda Gardens Apartments $840/mo $840/mo 1 3
Crossings At Bell $875/mo $1,119/mo 9 4.8
Newport Apartments $1,044/mo $1,205/mo 7 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Amarillo 79109

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What is the average rent in Amarillo 79109?
The average listed apartment rent in Amarillo 79109 is $947 per month, as of October 20, 2026. This sample includes 51 priced apartments in 7 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Amarillo 79109?
The apartment listings we track in Amarillo 79109 range from $649 to $1,425 per month, as of October 20, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Amarillo 79109?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Amarillo 79109. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a studio apartment in Amarillo 79109?
Studio apartments average $713 per month across 8 priced listings in Amarillo 79109. Listed rents range from $710 to $730 per month, as of October 20, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Amarillo 79109?
1-bedroom apartments average $859 per month across 19 priced listings in Amarillo 79109. Listed rents range from $649 to $1,119 per month, as of October 20, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Amarillo 79109?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,057 per month across 21 priced listings in Amarillo 79109. Listed rents range from $840 to $1,364 per month, as of October 20, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Amarillo 79109?
3-bedroom apartments average $1,368 per month across 3 priced listings in Amarillo 79109. Listed rents range from $1,330 to $1,425 per month, as of October 20, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Amarillo 79109?
The 1-bedroom average is $859 per month across 19 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,057 across 21 listings, $198 (23.1%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Amarillo 79109?
The Aspen Apartments has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $649 per month. We track 10 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of October 20, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Amarillo 79109?
The $600 to $800 monthly range has the most matching listings: 16 units, or 31.4% of the priced apartments we track in Amarillo 79109. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Amarillo 79109?
We track 51 priced units at 7 apartment buildings, as of October 20, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Amarillo 79109?
We have recorded rent data on 17 days from July 2026 through October 2026 for apartment listings in Amarillo 79109. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Amarillo 79109?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Amarillo 79109 rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was October 20, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Amarillo 79109?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$38,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $947/mo.

Comfortable income

$45,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($649/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.

Median household income in Amarillo 79109 is $62,469 , about 37% above the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Amarillo 79109

Overall prices in Amarillo 79109 runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Amarillo 79109's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $947
Utilities $333
Groceries $502
Transportation $793
Healthcare $387
Other goods and services $619
Estimated total $3,580/mo

Population

200,945

Median household income

$62,469

Census median rent

$1,049/mo

Census rent burden

27.9%

Median age

35.0

Mean commute

19 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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