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Average Rent in Laredo 78045 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Laredo 78045, Laredo, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,627/mo
Lowest Available
$1,400/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
6
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Laredo 78045
22 listed units across 1 building offering 3 bed units in Laredo 78045 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $40/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel Apartments | Unit 0102, C4-L | $1,869 | $1,826 | $43 |
| Carmel Apartments | Unit 0204, C3-L | $1,871 | $1,828 | $43 |
| Carmel Apartments | Unit 0124, B1 | $2,080 | $2,039 | $41 |
| Carmel Apartments | Unit 0321, B1 | $1,405 | $1,364 | $41 |
| Carmel Apartments | Unit 0322, B1 | $1,430 | $1,389 | $41 |
| Carmel Apartments | Unit 0323, B1 | $2,105 | $2,064 | $41 |
| Carmel Apartments | Unit 0421, B1 | $1,405 | $1,364 | $41 |
| Carmel Apartments | Unit 0824, B1 | $1,405 | $1,364 | $41 |
Laredo 78045 vs Laredo, TX Average
Laredo 78045 is more expensive the Laredo, TX average by $461/mo (40%). The citywide average is $1,166/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Laredo 78045?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Laredo 78045 is $1,627 per month across 2 apartment communities and 6 available units.
The most affordable option is The Park at 6818 starting at $1,400/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,627/mo.
Prices range from $1,400 to $1,828 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Laredo 78045
Rent Prices by Apartment in Laredo 78045
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park at 6818 | $1,400/mo | $1,400/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
| Carmel Apartments | $1,566/mo | $1,672/mo | 5 | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Laredo 78045
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$65,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,627/mo.
Comfortable income
$78,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,400/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Laredo 78045 is $63,264 , about 19% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Laredo 78045
Overall prices in Laredo 78045 runs below the national average by about 12% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 88.3, 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 Laredo 78045's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,627 |
| Utilities | $276 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $659 |
| Healthcare | $321 |
| Other goods and services | $514 |
| Estimated total | $3,900/mo |
Population
255,949
Median household income
$63,264
Census median rent
$1,001/mo
Rent as % of income
31.3%
Median age
29.7
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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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