Brownsville is the highest-scoring rental market in Texas, with a Star Score of 81/100 and a gross yield of 8.9% on a typical home value of $204,552 (September 2026 data). 16 Texas metros rank among the top US markets tracked.
| # | Market | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | Star Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownsville | $204,552 | $1,509 | 8.9% | 81 |
| 2 | El Paso | $233,011 | $1,521 | 7.8% | 80 |
| 3 | McAllen | $188,971 | $1,119 | 7.1% | 74 |
| 4 | Beaumont | $186,305 | $1,308 | 8.4% | 73 |
| 5 | Lubbock | $212,331 | $1,330 | 7.5% | 70 |
| 6 | Amarillo | $219,579 | $1,309 | 7.2% | 70 |
| 7 | Corpus Christi | $221,538 | $1,425 | 7.7% | 69 |
| 8 | Longview | $218,198 | $1,148 | 6.3% | 60 |
| 9 | Waco | $250,105 | $1,419 | 6.8% | 60 |
| 10 | Laredo | $215,255 | $1,129 | 6.3% | 56 |
| 11 | Killeen | $248,024 | $1,308 | 6.3% | 54 |
| 12 | Tyler | $267,833 | $1,313 | 5.9% | 51 |
| 13 | Houston | $302,832 | $1,638 | 6.5% | 50 |
| 14 | San Antonio | $273,806 | $1,415 | 6.2% | 48 |
| 15 | College Station | $304,972 | $1,504 | 5.9% | 46 |
| 16 | Dallas | $358,242 | $1,659 | 5.6% | 36 |