The lowest rental rates are found during the winter months—October through April—with demand and prices reaching their nadir between January and March. An apartment search should begin in the middle of the month prior to the target move month.
Are rents coming down in Texas?
What is the cheapest day of the week to rent an apartment?
Research shows that the best days of the week to rent an apartment are Mondays and Fridays. Additionally, the most expensive days to rent an apartment are Sundays and Tuesdays. We also recommend trying to rent at the beginning of the day between 9am and 10am for the best prices.
Do you need to make 3 times the rent in Texas?
In Texas, like many other states, a common standard set by landlords and property management companies is that a tenant must earn three times the monthly rent (commonly referred to as '3x rent') in gross income. Sometimes, you might come across properties that require only 2.5 times the rent.
What month is rent lowest?
The cheapest months to rent are between December and March, or early winter to early spring. Compared to peak months, rental prices during this period tend to be 3.4% lower, with dollar savings coming in at $38 to $139 less for one bedroom apartments and $47 to $176 less for two bedroom apartments.
What month are rent prices lowest?
Winter Months Are Best for Rental Savings
The lowest rental rates are usually found between October and April, particularly right after the December holiday season. Fewer people are interested in moving—the weather's bad, schools are in session, etc.