salaryRent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,240 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 244 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rosenberg?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rosenberg
| Size | Rosenberg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,254 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,304 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,377 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,812 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rosenberg 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 Rosenberg, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rosenberg
Life in Rosenberg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rosenberg?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $61 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $219,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rosenberg, TX?
Renting in Rosenberg costs a median of about $1,581 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Rosenberg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,240 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rosenberg cheap or expensive?
Rosenberg is rated OK: rent takes 26.8% of the typical household income of $70,823. It ranks 244th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rosenberg?
The median homeowner in Rosenberg pays $3,391 a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.
Is Rosenberg 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 Rosenberg?
The median home value in Rosenberg is $219,100, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
40,646 people live in Rosenberg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.