Average Rent in The Colony TX
4 apartment buildings, 256 units. Real prices pulled from each property's leasing system this morning.
Avg Rent
$1,654/mo
Cheapest
$1,074/mo
Properties
4
Units
256
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in The Colony TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
The Colony TX Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Thousand Oaks at Austin Ranch
6760 Windhaven Pkwy, The Colony, TX 75056, USA
Cortland One Twenty One
4777 Memorial Dr, The Colony, TX 75056, USA
The Hudson Austin Ranch
3075 Painted Lake Cir, The Colony, TX 75056, USA
Windsor Lakeyard District Apartments
2570 Lake Ridge Rd, The Colony, TX 75056, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thousand Oaks at Austin Ranch 6760 Windhaven Pkwy, The Colony, TX 75056, USA | $1,074 | $1,672 | $1.87 | 4.1 | 181 |
| 2 | Cortland One Twenty One 4777 Memorial Dr, The Colony, TX 75056, USA | $1,200 | $1,660 | $1.84 | 4.4 | 12 |
| 3 | The Hudson Austin Ranch 3075 Painted Lake Cir, The Colony, TX 75056, USA | $1,274 | $1,602 | $1.98 | 4 | 61 |
| 4 | Windsor Lakeyard District Apartments 2570 Lake Ridge Rd, The Colony, TX 75056, USA | $1,294 | $1,619 | -- | 4.5 | 2 |
Explore Each Property
Thousand Oaks at Austin Ranch
4.16760 Windhaven Pkwy, The Colony, TX 75056, USA
Cortland One Twenty One
4.44777 Memorial Dr, The Colony, TX 75056, USA
The Hudson Austin Ranch
43075 Painted Lake Cir, The Colony, TX 75056, USA
Windsor Lakeyard District Apartments
4.52570 Lake Ridge Rd, The Colony, TX 75056, USA
The Colony TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in The Colony TX is $1,654 per month, based on 256 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,074 at Thousand Oaks at Austin Ranch to $1,294 at Windsor Lakeyard District Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,465/mo | $1,074/mo | 187 |
| 2 Bed | $2,108/mo | $1,624/mo | 61 |
| 3 Bed | $2,613/mo | $1,292/mo | 8 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in The Colony TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in The Colony TX averages $1,465/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,108/mo. At the local median household income of $111,090, that works out to 18% 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 The Colony TX at $1,884/mo. The current tracked market average runs 12% 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 The Colony TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in The Colony 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
$66,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,654/mo.
Comfortable income
$79,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,074/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.
Median household income in The Colony TX is $111,090 , about 40% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in The Colony TX
Overall prices in The Colony TX runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, 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 The Colony TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,654 |
| Utilities | $507 |
| Groceries | $560 |
| Transportation | $1,208 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $943 |
| Estimated total | $5,460/mo |
Population
44,916
Median household income
$111,090
Census median rent
$1,884/mo
Rent as % of income
25.8%
Median age
37.4
Mean commute
27 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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Texas
How The Colony TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs The Colony TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $1,916 | +16% | 195 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,855 | +12% | 119 |
| Houston, TX | $2,249 | +36% | 75 |
| Addison, TX | $1,531 | -7% | 69 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,083 | +26% | 39 |
| Carrollton, TX | $1,587 | -4% | 35 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in The Colony TX?
The average rent in The Colony TX is $1,654 per month, based on 256 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in The Colony TX?
The lowest available rent in The Colony TX starts at $1,074 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in The Colony TX?
1-bedroom apartments in The Colony TX average $1,465/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,074/mo across 187 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in The Colony TX?
2-bedroom apartments in The Colony TX average $2,108/mo. Units start from $1,624/mo across 61 units currently listed.
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