Kyle Rental Market Report

City rent trend

Kyle rents softened through the last 12 months

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 tracking a similar pattern

Dec '25

$1,608

Jan '26

$1,607

Feb '26

$1,614

Mar '26

$1,621

Apr '26

$1,629

May '26

$1,635

The metro index ended at $1,635, down -2.2% year over year and -9% from the same month three years earlier.

Leasing activity

Current Kyle-area leasing snapshot

Metric	Latest value	Change / context
Active rental listings	577	ZIP 78640 active rental sample
Median active rent	$1,900	All rental property types in ZIP sample
Average rent per square foot	$1.26	Median $/sqft: $1.21
Median days on market	21 days	Average DOM: 47.02 days
New rental listings	182	Current new listing count in ZIP sample

Neighborhood-level rent detail

78640 shows why neighborhood and property type matter

Average rent $1,931 All rental property types in the ZIP-level dataset

Median $/sqft $1.21 Average $/sqft: $1.26

Median DOM 21 days Average DOM: 47.02 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

451

Townhouse

Bedroom rent check

78640 median rent by bedrooms

Metric	Latest value	Change / context
Studio	$1,050	6 listings; median DOM 20 days
1 bedroom	$1,049	61 listings; median DOM 17 days
2 bedrooms	$1,600	52 listings; median DOM 30 days
3 bedrooms	$1,895	267 listings; median DOM 22 days
4 bedrooms	$2,200	179 listings; median DOM 21 days
5 bedrooms	$2,650	9 listings; median DOM 15 days
6 bedrooms	$3,100	3 listings; median DOM 20 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 slightly lower year over year as of March 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.