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Average Rent in Odessa, TX

11 apartment buildings, 105 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$1,293/mo

median $1,217

+5.7% vs last month

Cheapest

$844/mo

Westwood Square Apartment Homes

Properties

11

tracked daily

Units

105

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Odessa, TX.

Timeframe

Average rent trend, last 2 months

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$1,307
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Odessa, TX $1,150$1,233$1,317$1,400 Jul 23Aug 6Aug 20Sep 3Sep 17

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Odessa, TX Rent Prices

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Odessa, TX Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Odessa, TX is $1,293 per month, based on 105 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $844 at Westwood Square Apartment Homes to $2,630 at Andalucia Villas.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,384/mo $1,107/mo 4
1 Bed $1,129/mo $844/mo 28
2 Bed $1,274/mo $976/mo 61
3 Bed $1,746/mo $1,175/mo 12

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Market Context

Who rents in Odessa, TX, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Odessa, TX averages $1,129/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,274/mo. At the local median household income of $73,030, that works out to 21% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Odessa, TX at $1,322/mo. The current tracked market average runs 2% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Odessa, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Odessa, TX?

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

Minimum to afford average rent

$52,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,293/mo.

Comfortable income

$62,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($844/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.

Median household income in Odessa, TX is $73,030 , about 18% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Odessa, TX

Overall prices in Odessa, TX runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.6, 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 Odessa, TX's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,293
Utilities $359
Groceries $502
Transportation $856
Healthcare $418
Other goods and services $668
Estimated total $4,095/mo

Population

114,080

Median household income

$73,030

Census median rent

$1,322/mo

Census rent burden

31.6%

Median age

31.0

Mean commute

22 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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Nearby cities in Texas

How Odessa, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Odessa, TX 30-Day Change Properties
Addison, TX $1,681 +30% 0% 359
Dallas, TX $1,784 +38% -6.4% 334
Austin, TX $2,027 +57% +1.2% 253
Houston, TX $2,073 +60% -9.2% 219
Arlington, TX $1,383 +7% +0.7% 58
Lewisville, TX $1,593 +23% +3.4% 54

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Odessa, TX?

The average rent in Odessa, TX is $1,293 per month, based on 105 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Odessa, TX?

The median asking rent in Odessa, TX is $1,217 per month, computed from 105 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,293/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Odessa, TX?

The lowest available rent in Odessa, TX starts at $844 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Odessa, TX?

1-bedroom apartments in Odessa, TX average $1,129/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $844/mo across 28 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Odessa, TX?

2-bedroom apartments in Odessa, TX average $1,274/mo. Units start from $976/mo across 61 units currently listed.

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