Texas Rental Property Calculator

Reviewed by ArvCalc Editorial TeamLast updated: September 2026

Free Texas rental property calculator pre-loaded with TX property tax (1.4%), insurance ($3,300/yr), and vacancy (8%) defaults. Results are for educational underwriting purposes and should not be treated as financial, tax, legal, or investment advice.

Purchase & Financing

Income

TX avg: 8%

Expenses

TX rate: 1.4%

TX avg: $3,300/yr

TX avg: 8%

Results

Fill in the fields to see rental analysis

Texas Market Snapshot

Median Sale Price

$0

-1.2% YoY

Median Rent

$1,452/mo

-0.9% YoY

Vacancy Rate

8%

State average

Days on Market

44

Median DOM

Property Tax Rate

1.4%

Avg Insurance

$3,300/yr

Population Growth

1.7%

Why Use Texas Data?

Real estate investing is hyperlocal. National averages for property tax, insurance, and vacancy rates can be wildly misleading when underwriting a deal in Texas. The TX effective property tax rate is 1.4%, which translates to $0/year on a median-priced Texas home at $0. That single line item can be the difference between positive and negative cash flow.

Homeowners insurance in Texas averages $3,300/year — well above the national average. Failing to account for TX-specific insurance costs is one of the most common mistakes new investors make when running numbers remotely. Texas Dept of Insurance: $3,291 (2024 official), $3,506 (2025 preliminary).

The Texas vacancy rate currently sits at 8%. Plugging in a generic 5% vacancy assumption when the actual market runs higher will overstate your projected income. This calculator pre-fills TX data so your analysis starts from reality, not assumptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the data in this calculator specific to Texas?
Yes. The vacancy rate (8%), property tax rate (1.4%), and insurance cost ($3,300/yr) are all pre-loaded with Texas-specific data sourced from state agencies and market databases. You can override any value.
How often is the Texas data updated?
We review and update state market data quarterly. The current dataset was last reviewed in 2026-07-14. Sources include Tax Foundation (taxfoundation.org), Texas Department of Insurance (tdi.texas.gov), Texas REALTORS (texasrealestate.com), and others.
Can I use custom numbers instead of the pre-filled defaults?
Absolutely. The pre-filled values are starting points based on TX averages. Every field is editable. For property-specific analysis, enter the actual numbers from your deal.
What monthly cash flow should I target in Texas?
Most investors target $100-300/month per unit as a minimum. In Texas, with property taxes at 1.4% and insurance at $3,300/yr, achieving positive cash flow requires careful analysis. Use this calculator to verify the numbers before making an offer.
What is cash-on-cash return?
Cash-on-Cash Return measures the annual pre-tax cash flow relative to the total cash invested (typically your down payment plus closing costs). A 8-12% cash-on-cash return is considered good for rental properties.