salaryRent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 31.9 minutes each way. Most homes (84.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,000 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 203 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rendon?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rendon
| Size | Rendon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,145 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,977 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rendon overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Rendon, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rendon
Life in Rendon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rendon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,091 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $362,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,260 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rendon, TX?
Renting in Rendon costs a median of about $1,425 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Rendon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,000 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rendon cheap or expensive?
Rendon is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.4% of the typical household income of $127,142. It ranks 203rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rendon?
The median homeowner in Rendon pays $4,332 a year in property taxes, about 1.19% of the median home value.
Is Rendon more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Rendon?
The median home value in Rendon is $362,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
14,632 people live in Rendon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.