Rent in Martindale, TX
A 2-bedroom in Martindale, TX (ZIP 78655) typically rents for about $1,131 a month, with a range of $1,092–$1,170. Owner-occupied homes in Caldwell County pay about 1.35% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $920 | $920–$1,447 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $990 | $990–$1,530 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,131 | $1,092–$1,170 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,630 | $1,490–$1,769 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,740 | $1,740–$2,689 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Martindale ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Martindale, TX?
- About $1,131 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,092–$1,170. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Martindale, TX?
- About $990 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $990–$1,530. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Martindale, TX?
- About $1,630 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,490–$1,769. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Martindale, TX?
- About $920 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $920–$1,447. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Martindale, TX?
- About $1,740 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,740–$2,689. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Martindale, TX?
- Owner-occupied homes in Caldwell County pay a typical 1.35% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Martindale rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).