78538 rental market

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Last updated June 30, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 78538 is $1,130.

Average rent

$1,130

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

-$210

Available rentals

9

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $750 to $1,600.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$9003
$1,1001
$1,2001
$1,3001
$1,4002
$1,5003
$1,600+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $210 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$649$1,000
Feb$1,175$950
Mar$1,300$950
Apr$1,300$950
May$1,200$950
Jun$844$1,130
Jul$1,340No data
Aug$1,340No data
Sep$1,000No data
Oct$1,000No data
Nov$1,050No data
Dec$1,104No data

Market temperature

The 78538 rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in 78538 is 44% lower than the national average.

78538vs.

$1,130

$2,010

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 78538?

The average rent in 78538 is $1,130.

2. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 78538?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 78538 is $892 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 78538?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 78538 is $950 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 78538?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 78538 is $1,199 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in 78538?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in 78538 is $1,500 per month.

6. How much does it cost to rent a house in 78538?

Houses in 78538 rent between $750 - $1,600 with an average rent of $1,130.

7. How has the rent in 78538 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 78538 decreased by $210

8. How much has the rent in 78538 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 78538 did not change.

9. How many available rentals are there in 78538?

There are currently 9 rentals available in 78538.

10. How do rent prices in 78538 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 78538 is $1,130 — 43.78% lower the national average of $2,010.

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