Oak Ridge, TX Rent Control 2026
Oak Ridge has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
Oak Ridge does not have rent control. Texas does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.
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Key Takeaways — Oak Ridge Rent Control
- Key rule: Local Rules Apply
- Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants
Rent Control in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge landlords must follow Texas state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
$1,149
median 2BR rent
Local Rules Apply
key requirement
Penalty Warning
Violate Texas rent control rules in Oak Ridge and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Oak Ridge's median rent of $1,149/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
Oak Ridge Rental Market Context
Oak Ridge is the 1108th-largest city in Texas (population 273). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $1,149/month, it falls in the above-average range for Texas rental costs — 9% above the state median of $1,054/month.
How Oak Ridge Compares in County
Oak Ridge ranks #269 of 311 cities in County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.
| City | Population | Median Rent | Rent Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro | 38,238 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
| Farmers Branch | 36,917 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
| Balch Springs | 26,711 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
| Saginaw | 25,139 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
| University Park | 24,954 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
| Benbrook | 24,336 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
| Horizon City | 24,168 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
| Corinth | 23,707 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
| Watauga | 22,934 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
| Alton | 21,130 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
| Murphy | 20,920 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
| Lakeway | 19,189 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
| Glenn Heights | 18,793 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
| White Settlement | 18,005 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
| Highland Village | 16,100 | $1,117/mo | No local cap |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for County, Texas. All cities follow Texas state law unless a local ordinance applies.
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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for State Average.
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