The Complete Renter's Guide to Hood County (2026)

The Market Right Now

Rent in Granbury has been on a genuine upward trend, running roughly 6% higher year-over-year as of early-to-mid 2026 — a notably steeper climb than most of the DFW metro is seeing right now, where new supply has been keeping rents flatter. Estimates for the citywide average currently land somewhere between $1,578 and $1,850/month depending on the data source and property mix, with one-bedroom apartments typically running $1,350–$1,420 and two-bedrooms in the $1,630–$1,850 range.

Countywide, Hood County averages around $1,548/month for apartments, with one-bedrooms ranging from about $1,125–$1,875 depending on the property and its proximity to the lake.

Why the upward pressure?

Granbury's popularity as a retirement and second-home destination, combined with genuine housing demand tied to Lake Granbury, keeps pushing rents up even as much of the rest of DFW is seeing flatter or softer pricing from new apartment supply. There isn't the same wave of new large-scale apartment construction here that's cooling rents elsewhere in the metro.

What Drives Pricing in Hood County

Unlike a typical DFW suburb where rent is mostly about square footage and building amenities, Hood County pricing is driven heavily by one thing: water.

• Lakefront or lake-view properties command a significant premium over inland comparable units — this applies to single-family rentals more than apartments, since most of the county's rental apartment stock sits away from direct shoreline.
• Proximity to Historic Granbury Square carries its own premium — walkability to the square's shops, restaurants, and events is a real draw for renters who want small-town charm without a car-dependent lifestyle.
• Outside Granbury proper (Tolar, Lipan, and the more rural parts of the county), pricing drops noticeably, but so does rental inventory — this is a much thinner market with mostly single-family homes and few if any large apartment communities.

What You'll Find

• Apartments cluster in and around Granbury itself, with names like Lakehouse Granbury, Gardens of DeCordova, and Lake Villas reflecting the lake-town branding you'll see throughout the market.
• Single-family home rentals are common and often the better option if you want space, a yard, or proximity to the water without paying condo-level premiums.
• Renter share is smaller than you'd see in DFW-core counties — roughly 40% of Granbury households rent versus about 60% who own, which means less inventory turnover and a market that can move quickly when good properties list.

How Renting in Texas Works (Applies County-Wide)

• No state cap on security deposits — landlords set their own terms, often negotiable
• Application fees are typically per applicant, non-refundable
• Deposits must be returned within 30 days of move-out with an itemized list of deductions, or in full
• Late fees and grace periods are governed by your lease, not state law
• No rent control in Texas — landlords can raise rent at renewal with proper notice

What You'll Need to Apply

Working with an Agent as a Renter

In a smaller, slower-turning market like Hood County, having someone who knows what's about to list — especially lakefront or near-square properties that tend to move by word of mouth before they hit the major listing sites — makes a real difference. This service typically costs you nothing, since the fee is paid by the property side.

Brent Reiter

Brent Sells DFW

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