What is the average apartment size in Amarillo?

The average size for a Amarillo, TX apartment is 817 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Amarillo?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Amarillo is $995 per month, a 3.72% increase from last years average of $959.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Amarillo?

In Amarillo, studios rent for $659 per month, one-bedroom units average $884 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,104 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,299 per month

What is the average apartment size in Amarillo?

The typical apartment in Amarillo offers about 817 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Amarillo?

Studio apartments in Amarillo average 432 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 678 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 954 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,196 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Amarillo?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Amarillo include Old San Jacinto ($946/month), Amarillo SouthWest ($972/month), and Downtown Amarillo ($982/month), all below the citywide average of $995.

Amarillo, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Amarillo?

The typical rent budget in Amarillo ranges from to per month, with 58% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Amarillo?

In Amarillo, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Amarillo is $995, a 3.72% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $959.

Studio Apartments at $659 offer the most budget-friendly option with 432 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 678 square feet for $884, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,104 offer 954 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,196 sq ft) for $1,299, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Amarillo, TX

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$995	817 sq. ft.
Studio	$659	432 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$884	678 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,104	954 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,299	1,196 sq. ft.

Amarillo, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Amarillo, TX have increased by 3.72% over the past year. The average rent moved from $959 to $995.

What's the typical rent budget in Amarillo, TX?

The largest share of rentals in Amarillo, TX (58%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Amarillo, TX?

31,796 or 40% of the households in Amarillo, TX are renter-occupied while 46,816 or 60% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Amarillo?

Old San Jacinto $946/month

Amarillo SouthWest $972/month

Downtown Amarillo $982/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $995/month.

Average Rent in Amarillo, TX By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Historic Route 66 District	$1,149
Soncy	$1,001
Downtown Amarillo	$982
Amarillo SouthWest	$972
Old San Jacinto	$946

Amarillo | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Amarillo SouthWest is 1% lower than in Downtown Amarillo

$972

Amarillo SouthWest rent is 2% lower than Amarillo average

Average Rent $972

$982

Downtown Amarillo rent is 1% lower than Amarillo average

Average Rent $982

How Amarillo Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Amarillo	$995
Houston	$1,343
San Antonio	$1,255
Dallas	$1,576
Austin	$1,624
Fort Worth	$1,428
Irving	$1,485
Plano	$1,677
Arlington	$1,328
Sachse	$1,725
Spring	$1,449
Lubbock, TX	$1,134
Canyon, TX	$1,368

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Amarillo apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.