Laughlin Air Force Base Housing Guide
📍 Del Rio, Texas
Tips for Military Families
- Start your housing search early — on-base waitlists can be 6–12 months at popular bases.
- Check current BAH rates on the DTMO calculator before setting your housing budget — rates change annually.
- Join local military spouse Facebook groups for unfiltered rental reviews and landlord recommendations from families who've been there.
Everything you need to know about on-base and off-base housing options near Laughlin Air Force Base. We cover BAH rates, popular neighborhoods for military families stationed in Del Rio, Texas, commute times, and what to expect from base housing communities.
On-base: Laughlin Family Housing managed by Hunt Military Communities — mix of single-family homes and duplexes; 600+ units; wait lists typically 1-3 months; junior enlisted and officer neighborhoods separated
Off-base (Del Rio): BAH goes far in Del Rio; typical 3BR rental $900-$1,400/month; most families rent homes in south Del Rio near the base
Top pick: South Del Rio (Veterans Blvd/Vienita area) — 5-10 min to gate, more rentals available, newer construction, proximity to shopping on Veterans Blvd
Note: Del Rio housing stock is older on average; many homes have window units rather than central A/C — check before renting; Texas summers are brutal (100°F+ regularly)
BAH-to-cost ratio: One of the most favorable in the Air Force — BAH easily covers a nice home with significant leftover for savings
Key Resources for Housing
Trusted external resources for military families researching housing near Laughlin Air Force Base.