Plainview Apartments
2504 W 16th St,
Plainview, TX 79072
1-3 Beds | $740 - $1,175
Rental Market Trends in Plainview, TX
What is the average rent in Plainview, TX?
$796/month
Average Rent
667 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.2%
Increase in the Last Year
Plainview, TX Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Plainview, TX is $796 per month. This is 52% lower than the national average rent of $1,660/month, making renting in Plainview more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Plainview average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Plainview average $796 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Plainview average $786 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Plainview average $1,123 or more per month.
Data Updated: July 1, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Plainview, TX?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $18 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2026
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Rent Ranges in Plainview, TX
Last Updated July 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
43%
Below $700/month
43%
$700 - $1,000/month
14%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Plainview, TX?
Because the average rent in Plainview is $796, you’ll want to make about $2,653 per month or $31,836 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Plainview, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Plainview, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Plainview?
The average rent in Plainview is $796 per month, which is 52.0% lower than the national average of $1,660.
Are rents going up or down in Plainview?
Rents in Plainview, TX are increasing, with prices up 2.2% year-over-year and $18 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Plainview?
In Plainview, TX, 43% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.