Pflugerville TX

Average Rent in Pflugerville, TX: What the Figures Show

Reported average rent in Pflugerville, TX ranges from about $1,210 to $2,122 a month. The gap comes from different measures, bedroom mixes and listing scopes.

Housing Ledger Editorial

13 Oct 2026 • 5 min read

The average rent in Pflugerville, TX is about $2,122 a month across all bedroom sizes and property types, according to Zillow ^[1]. Other sites report different figures for the same city, so the number you see depends on the site you use. For the next step, see Average Rent in New Braunfels, TX: What the Figures Show.

Realtor.com reports a median of $2,100 with 517 active listings ^[2]. Apartments.com reports $1,210 a month, 27% below its national average of $1,667 ^[3]. A renter who builds a budget on the lowest figure could be surprised by the higher ones.

RentCafe reports $1,491 for an apartment, down 2.53% from $1,530 the year before ^[4]. Apartment List reports a median of $1,433, down 1.6% year over year ^[5]. Both show rents below last year's levels, but these are past figures and do not predict future rents.

Why do the Pflugerville rent figures differ?

Each site reports a different Pflugerville rent figure because each one measures rent in its own way. Some report an average, some a median, and some look only at units listed for rent right now. Knowing which measure you are reading tells you whether the number fits your budget.

Averages and medians

An average adds up all the rents and divides by the number of units. A few large, expensive units can pull it up, so it may sit above what most renters pay. A median is the middle value: half the units rent for more and half for less. It is less affected by a handful of very high rents.

Listing-based figures

A figure based on listings shows asking rents for units on the market now. It does not show what tenants in existing leases pay. A listing-based number can run higher or lower than the average of all leases, depending on which units are advertised at the time.

Check the method on each page

Each site uses its own method, so two figures labeled differently are not directly comparable. Before you compare, open the page and check the date, the measure (average or median), and whether the figure covers all rentals or only listings. A figure without a clear date tells you little about today's market.

The Trulia and ApartmentAdvisor figures are averages, while RentHop's is a median, so they answer different questions. Compare numbers only when the measure and scope match.

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How much rent should you expect at different unit sizes?

Your budget decides which part of that range you can reach.

If your budget is near $1,500

RentHop's one-bedroom average of $1,405 is the starting point of its range ^[6], so $1,500 leaves only a little room above it.

Expect to compare units closely.

Across all listings

ApartmentAdvisor lists apartments ranging from $1,157 to $2,574 a month ^[7]. That range includes every unit type it shows, so the low end is a floor for the market, not a typical rent for a particular size.

If your budget is near $2,100

Realtor.com reports a median rent of $2,100 for Pflugerville ^[2], and Zillow's average for all bedrooms and property types is $2,122 ^[1].

At this level, you can compare several unit sizes instead of only the smallest ones. Use the bedroom count you need as the first filter, then check which units fit inside your budget.

Bedrooms needed > Monthly budget > Units that fit

Start with the bedroom count you need, because the citywide figures hide large differences between unit sizes.

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What does a monthly rent figure leave out?

A monthly rent figure shows the recurring rent for a unit, not the full amount you will pay to move in. The ApartmentAdvisor page quotes its Pflugerville rents per month, so each number covers one month of rent only ^[7].

Rent is only one line in a move-in budget. Fees, utilities, and other monthly charges can add to it, and a listed rent does not tell you what they will be. Because the listed rent may leave them out, you need to ask for them directly.

Before you apply, ask the landlord or property manager for a written list of every fee. Ask which utilities you pay directly, which the owner covers, and whether there is a monthly charge for trash, water, parking, or pet rent. Get the answers in writing so you can compare units on the same terms.

Then read the lease itself. The lease sets the terms that decide what you actually pay. Look for the lease length, the security deposit, any non-refundable move-in or administrative fee, and the rules for ending the lease early.

Two units at the same monthly rent can cost you very different amounts. Consider Unit A and Unit B, which both list the same rent. Unit A charges a monthly trash fee and a larger move-in charge, while Unit B includes water and trash in the rent. Over a 12-month lease, Unit B may be the lower-cost choice even though the listed rent is identical.

To compare fairly, add the one-time move-in charges to twelve months of recurring charges for each unit. Compare those totals side by side, using the same lease length for both. A unit with a higher rent can still cost less over the year if its charges are lower, so the total is the number that belongs in your budget.

How can you use these numbers to set a budget?

The high end matches the median of $2,100 that Realtor.com reports for Pflugerville ^[2].

Use the range to decide where your budget falls.

Asking rents have been slipping on two measures. RentCafe reports an average of $1,491, a 2.53% decrease from $1,530 the year before ^[4]. Apartment List reports a median of $1,433, and prices are now down 1.6% year-over-year ^[5]. For you, this means rents are not rising on these measures, so a budget in the middle of the range gives you some cushion.

A decline in past data does not guarantee future rents. Build a budget that still works if rents climb back up.

The market is also large enough to compare. Realtor.com lists 517 active rental listings in Pflugerville ^[2]. Pick the units that fit your bedroom count and your range, then compare the asking rent of each one. Ten or so units in your range will show you more about what you can get than any single citywide number.

Which Pflugerville rent figure should you trust?

No single figure is the official average for Pflugerville, and each site uses its own measure. Zillow's $2,122 covers all bedrooms and property types ^[1]. RentHop reports the median of currently available listings ^[6]. These answer different questions, so compare sites by method before you compare numbers.

Compare the bedroom size you need, not just the citywide figure. A citywide number mixes studios with four-bedroom homes, so it rarely matches the unit you would actually rent. Start with the bedroom count your household needs, then look at the figure for that size.

For budgeting in a nearby city, the Cedar Park rent by bedroom guide and the income guide can help you compare unit sizes and the income you would need.