Rent in Wharton, TX
A 2-bedroom in Wharton, TX (ZIP 77488) typically rents for about $1,177 a month, with a range of $1,177–$1,184. Owner-occupied homes in Wharton County pay about 1.52% 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 | $686 | $686–$824 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $850 | $850–$915 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,177 | $1,177–$1,184 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,454 | $1,454–$1,584 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,590 | $1,590 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Wharton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Wharton, TX?
- About $1,177 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,177–$1,184. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Wharton, TX?
- About $850 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $850–$915. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Wharton, TX?
- About $1,454 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,454–$1,584. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Wharton, TX?
- About $686 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $686–$824. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Wharton, TX?
- About $1,590 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,590. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Wharton, TX?
- Owner-occupied homes in Wharton County pay a typical 1.52% 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 Wharton rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).