AI-Scored Rankings • Updated 2026-04-03

Best Apartments in Tyler, TX — Scored by AI

ListWise scores every Tyler neighborhood on safety, walkability, schools, commute time, and rental value. See which areas actually match your lifestyle — not just what's cheapest.

$1,050/mo
Median Rent
107,405
Population
8
Neighborhoods Scored
UT Health East Texas
Top Employer
Local Insights

Why Tyler? What Renters Need to Know

Tyler is very affordable with a cost of living about 12% below the national average. Median rent is around $1,050/month.

Quick Facts

Population 107,405
Median Rent $1,050/mo
Top Employer UT Health East Texas
Neighborhoods 8 scored by AI
Rent vs. National$1,050 vs $1,500 national median

Rent Comparison

Tyler median rent is $450 below the national median of $1,500/mo — an affordable market.

Largest Employer

The largest employer in Tyler is UT Health East Texas, making the Old Town area and nearby neighborhoods popular for commuters looking to minimize travel time.

Top Neighborhoods

Top Neighborhoods in Tyler

Ranked by ListWise's composite AI score. Top 3 shown free — unlock all 8 for the full picture.

#1

Old Town

Score: 83/100
Safety A-
Walk Score 52
Avg Rent $1,150
Schools 7/10
#2

Hollytree

Score: 82/100
Safety A+
Walk Score 22
Avg Rent $1,200
Schools 9/10
#3

South Broadway

Score: 80/100
Safety A-
Walk Score 42
Avg Rent $1,050
Schools 7/10

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#4

Azalea District

Score: 78/100
Safety A
Walk Score 38
Avg Rent $1,100
Schools 7/10
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#5

Noonday

Score: 76/100
Safety A+
Walk Score 12
Avg Rent $1,050
Schools 8/10
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#6

Whitehouse

Score: 75/100
Safety A+
Walk Score 18
Avg Rent $1,100
Schools 8/10
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#7

Bullard

Score: 73/100
Safety A
Walk Score 15
Avg Rent $1,000
Schools 7/10
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#8

Lindale

Score: 71/100
Safety A
Walk Score 20
Avg Rent $950
Schools 7/10
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How It Works

How ListWise Scores Tyler Apartments

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We pull real-time data from MLS, crime stats, school ratings, transit APIs, and walk score databases for Tyler.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked About Tyler

What is the cost of living in Tyler, TX?

Tyler is very affordable with a cost of living about 12% below the national average. Median rent is around $1,050/month. No state income tax.

What is Tyler known for?

Tyler is the 'Rose Capital of America' with the nation's largest municipal rose garden. It's also a major healthcare hub for East Texas.

What are the best neighborhoods?

Hollytree is the most exclusive with top schools. Old Town has historic charm. Whitehouse and Noonday are family-friendly suburbs.

What is there to do?

Tyler Rose Garden, Caldwell Zoo, Tyler State Park, Lake Tyler, and a growing downtown dining and entertainment scene.

How is the job market?

Healthcare is dominant (UT Health, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances). Brookshire Grocery Co. (HQ), education, and a growing tech presence.

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