Average Rent in Tyler, TX (2026)

Typical asking rent in Tyler is $1,433. Across the 6 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,272 to $1,788, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of July 2026.

Median rent
$1,433
Average rent
$1,479
Lowest ZIP
$1,272
Highest ZIP
$1,788

Rent by ZIP code in Tyler

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
75707Smith County$1,788+25%
75709Smith County$1,675+17%
75701Smith County$1,573+10%
75703Smith County$1,292-10%
75702Smith County$1,276-11%
75704Smith County$1,272-11%

Rent by bedroom count in Tyler

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 Smith 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 sizeFY2027 Fair Market RentChange from FY2026
Studio$948-3.7%
1 bedroom$1,041-4.4%
2 bedroom$1,277-4.6%
3 bedroom$1,718-4.2%
4 bedroom$1,855-6.4%

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.

Is rent going up or down in Tyler?

Typical rent across Smith County is $1,378 as of August 2026. That is up 1.9% from a year earlier and up 17.5% over five years.

YearTypical rent, Smith CountyChange
2021$1,235+17.0%
2022$1,303+5.5%
2023$1,294-0.7%
2024$1,349+4.2%
2025$1,358+0.7%
2026 (through August)$1,378+1.5%

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.

Tyler rent questions

What is the average rent in Tyler, TX?
Typical asking rent in Tyler is $1,433 a month as of July 2026, across 6 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,272 to $1,788.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Tyler?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Smith County is $1,277 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,041 and a three bedroom is $1,718. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
Is rent going up or down in Tyler?
Rent is rising. Typical rent in Smith County is $1,378 as of August 2026, up 1.9% from a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Tyler?
ZIP 75704 has the lowest typical asking rent in Tyler at $1,272 a month, compared with $1,433 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in Tyler?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Tyler rent of $1,433, that is about $4,299 a month, or $51,588 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. Tyler sits in the Tyler, TX metro area.

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Would a rental in Tyler cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the Tyler median rent of $1,433 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.