Rent by ZIP code in Midland
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79706 | Midland County | $2,186 | +28% |
| 79701 | Midland County | $1,710 | 0% |
| 79705 | Midland County | $1,710 | 0% |
| 79707 | Midland County | $1,534 | -10% |
| 79703 | Midland County | $1,366 | -20% |
Rent by bedroom count in Midland
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Midland County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,335 | -6.3% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,408 | -2.8% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,794 | +0.8% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,223 | -2.8% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,401 | -10.0% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Midland?
Typical rent across Midland County is $1,599 as of August 2026. That is down 1.9% from a year earlier and up 32.3% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Midland County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,200 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $1,422 | +18.5% |
| 2023 | $1,535 | +7.9% |
| 2024 | $1,612 | +5.0% |
| 2025 | $1,625 | +0.8% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,599 | -1.6% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Midland rent questions
- What is the average rent in Midland, TX?
- Typical asking rent in Midland is $1,710 a month as of July 2026, across 5 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,366 to $2,186.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Midland?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Midland County is $1,794 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,408 and a three bedroom is $2,223. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Midland?
- Rent is falling. Typical rent in Midland County is $1,599 as of August 2026, down 1.9% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Midland?
- ZIP 79703 has the lowest typical asking rent in Midland at $1,366 a month, compared with $1,710 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Midland?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Midland rent of $1,710, that is about $5,130 a month, or $61,560 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Midland sits in the Midland, TX metro area.