Kyle Rental Market Report

City rent trend

Kyle rents softened over the past year

Market foundation

Kyle has strong I-35 corridor growth, but rent decisions still need current comps

City population 56,823 Data USA 2024 context from the existing city research.

Owner-occupied housing rate 67.1% Kyle has a meaningful renter pool and family-owner mix.

Apartment average rent $1,402 Public apartment-market snapshot for April 2026.

All-property asking rent $1,928 Public all-property market snapshot from existing city page research.

Nearby alternatives Buda, San Marcos, Austin, New Braunfels Renters compare commute, price, schools, and condition.

Growth profile Austin-San Marcos corridor Growth can support demand while new supply creates competition.

Neighborhood context

Rent varies meaningfully across Kyle submarkets

Kyle

$1,402

Bastrop

$1,422

Pflugerville

$1,492

San Marcos

$1,617

Austin

$1,638

Metro context

The broader Austin area is moving differently

Apr '26

$1,585

May '26

$1,590

Jun '26

$1,598

Jul '26

$1,602

Aug '26

$1,604

Sep '26

$1,603

The metro index ended at $1,603 in September 2026, up 0.7% year over year and down 6.6% from the same month three years earlier.

Leasing activity

Current Kyle-area leasing snapshot

Metric	Latest value	Change / context
Active rental listings	498	ZIP 78640 active rental sample
Median active rent	$1,850	All rental property types in ZIP sample
Average rent per square foot	$1.22	Median $/sqft: $1.15
Median days on market	39 days	Average DOM: 52.78 days
New rental listings	145	Current new listing count in ZIP sample

Neighborhood-level rent detail

78640 shows why neighborhood and property type matter

Average rent $1,880 All rental property types in the ZIP-level dataset

Median $/sqft $1.15 Average $/sqft: $1.22

Median DOM 39 days Average DOM: 52.78 days

ZIP-level rental data is useful for property-type splits, bedroom splits, rent per square foot, and listing-count context. For Kyle, it helps explain why a citywide number should not replace submarket comps.

Rental listings by property type

Apartment

Condo

Manufactured

Multi-Family

Single Family

405

Townhouse

Bedroom rent check

78640 median rent by bedrooms

Metric	Latest value	Change / context
Studio	$1,069	4 listings; median DOM 40 days
1 bedroom	$1,135	62 listings; median DOM 11 days
2 bedrooms	$1,425	23 listings; median DOM 36 days
3 bedrooms	$1,800	231 listings; median DOM 39 days
4 bedrooms	$2,100	164 listings; median DOM 43 days
5 bedrooms	$2,475	11 listings; median DOM 24 days
6 bedrooms	$3,100	3 listings; median DOM 67 days

Owner interpretation

What this report changes for Kyle owners

Growth still needs comp validationKyle's corridor growth supports demand, but city rent movement is still softer than prior periods.

Single-family inventory dominatesZIP-level data shows most active rentals are single-family homes, so direct house comps matter.

Lease-up depends on presentationNew housing and nearby corridor alternatives make photos, readiness, and response speed important.

Renewals need current alternativesOwners should compare renewal rent against active Kyle, Buda, San Marcos, and Austin alternatives.

* IMC Capital sources data from multiple online references like Zillow Research, Unlock MLS, RentCast, and more. Report data is directional and should be reviewed with current property-level comps before making pricing decisions. Compare this city with other supported markets in Explore Central Texas Markets.

How Kyle landlords should use this report

Use this report to compare Kyle's citywide rent movement with current ZIP-level active listing data before setting rent or making renewal decisions.

The report is most useful when paired with property-specific comps. A newer single-family home, an older home, a townhome, and an apartment-style unit can all respond differently to I-35 corridor market conditions.

Frequently asked questions about the Kyle rental market

Are Kyle rents going up or down?

The city-level rent data used in this report shows Kyle's rental index down 3.3% year over year as of September 2026. Individual property performance depends on condition, location, property type, and current competition.

Why do Kyle rent sources differ?

Apartment averages, citywide rent trend data, and single-family active listings measure different rental pools. Owners should compare similar homes before setting rent.

Why include ZIP-level data for 78640?

ZIP-level rental metrics help show property type, bedroom count, rent per square foot, listing counts, and days on market in a way citywide trend data cannot.

Can IMC Capital estimate rent for my Kyle rental property?

Yes. IMC Capital offers a free market analysis to help owners review rent potential, competing listings, property condition, and next steps.