Rent in Sour Lake, TX
A 2-bedroom in Sour Lake, TX (ZIP 77659) typically rents for about $1,411 a month, with a range of $1,410–$1,411. Owner-occupied homes in Hardin County pay about 1.09% 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 | $1,130 | $980–$1,130 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $850 | $559–$1,140 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,411 | $1,410–$1,411 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,603 | $1,365–$1,840 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,250 | $1,944–$2,250 | 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).
Sour Lake ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Sour Lake, TX?
- About $1,411 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,410–$1,411. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Sour Lake, TX?
- About $850 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $559–$1,140. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Sour Lake, TX?
- About $1,603 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,365–$1,840. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Sour Lake, TX?
- About $1,130 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $980–$1,130. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Sour Lake, TX?
- About $2,250 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,944–$2,250. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Sour Lake, TX?
- Owner-occupied homes in Hardin County pay a typical 1.09% 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 Sour Lake 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).