Average Rent in Clear Lake, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Clear Lake, Houston, TX Rents

Clear Lake rentals average $1,360 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,595 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,980, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $199 (-17.52%) year-over-year from $1,136 to $937. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (2.46%) year-over-year from $1,327 to $1,360. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (4.76%) year-over-year from $1,575 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $187 (8.87%) year-over-year from $2,108 to $2,295. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $8 (-0.30%) year-over-year from $2,533 to $2,525. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.36% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.74% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.99% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.08% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$22.14	$1,360	$1,327 (2.46%)	$1,164 (16.87%)
2 BR	$18.27	$1,650	$1,575 (4.76%)	$1,467 (12.47%)
3 BR	$15.69	$2,295	$2,108 (8.87%)	$1,863 (23.19%)
4+ BR	$14.06	$2,525	$2,533 (-0.30%)	$830 (204.22%)

Historical Rents in Clear Lake, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Clear Lake

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Clear Lake. The average rent in Clear Lake is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,199, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Clear Lake, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Clear Lake, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 7.54% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Clear Lake, Houston, TX are about 0.22% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.66% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Clear Lake, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
La Marque, TX	N/A	$910	$1,050	$1,625
Alvin, TX	$1,950	$788	$1,250	$1,700
Baytown, TX	$700	$978	$1,413	$1,700
Pasadena, TX	$850	$995	$1,295	$1,795
Houston, TX	$1,161	$1,295	$1,663	$1,856
Texas City, TX	N/A	$850	$975	$2,000
Fresno, TX	$900	N/A	$1,995	$2,115
Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,555	$2,165	$2,250
League City, TX	N/A	$1,265	$1,483	$2,400
Pearland, TX	$2,500	$1,275	$1,562	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Clear Lake

There are a total of 66 neighborhoods in or near Clear Lake. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Astrodome, and Gulfgate - Pine Valley. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 66 total neighborhoods in or near Clear Lake, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Clear Lake, Houston, TX is currently around $1,930 per month. A total of 36 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Clear Lake's average rent, which is actually $1,980. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Clear Lake, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,198 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Clear Lake. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$750	$950	$1,325	$1,198
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,175	$1,495	$1,400
Gulfgate - Pine Valley, Houston, TX	$850	$1,135	$1,490	$1,465
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$900	$963	$1,650	$1,549
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,248	$1,350	$1,480	$1,615
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,575	$1,690
East Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,150	$1,200	$1,700
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,295	$1,725
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,300	$2,150	$1,743
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$850	$900	$1,100	$1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,377	$1,689	$1,780
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$10,000	$1,342	$1,745	$1,787
Settagast, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,250	$1,795
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,497	$1,800
Greater Hobby Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,085	$1,300	$1,800
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,500	$1,373	$1,900
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$882	$1,210	$1,900
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,235	$1,731	$2,362	$1,910
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,149	$1,225	$1,950
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,694	$2,025	$1,969
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,085	$1,815	$2,643	$1,973
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,125	$1,998
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,386	$1,998	$2,023
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,975	$999	$1,250	$2,050
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$2,500	N/A	$1,145	$2,050
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$995	$1,000	$1,650	$2,095
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,650	$1,025	$2,000	$2,295
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,775	$2,400
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,123	$1,325	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,375	$2,050	$2,410

Top Counties Near Clear Lake

There are a total of 27 counties located by Clear Lake, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX, and Pasadena, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Prairie View-Waller, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,695, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Clear Lake, Houston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Clear Lake, Houston, TX is 19.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Clear Lake, Houston, TX is 6.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baytown, TX	$700	$975	$1,400	$1,700
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX	$2,500	$975	$1,050	$1,700
Pasadena, TX	$850	$950	$1,273	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,290	$1,650	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$995	$1,163	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,625	$2,100
Texas City-League City, TX	$2,125	$1,000	$1,325	$2,150
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$900	$1,665	$1,957	$2,300
Mont Belvieu, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,650	$2,475
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$950	$1,500	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Clear Lake

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near Clear Lake, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,975. A total of 24 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77036, Houston, TX at $1,345 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,900 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $995. That's at least $16 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Clear Lake, Houston, TX is $1,257 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,650 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Clear Lake, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77058, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,225	$1,485	$1,422
77598, Houston, TX	N/A	$985	$1,350	$1,363
77546, Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,410	$1,870	$2,200
77586, Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,925	$2,200
77573, League City, TX	N/A	$1,265	$1,495	$2,375
77089, Houston, TX	N/A	$944	$1,021	$1,900
77539, Dickinson, TX	$9,500	$950	$1,375	$2,100
77048, Houston, TX	$5,000	$1,342	$1,740	$1,800
77015, Houston, TX	$700	$800	$1,100	$1,419
77584, Pearland, TX	$1	$1,400	$1,720	$2,590

Frequently Asked Questions - Clear Lake Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Clear Lake, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Clear Lake, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,980. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Clear Lake, Houston, TX rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Clear Lake, Houston, TX.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Clear Lake, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,360 and an average price per square feet of $22.14. There are a total of 35 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Clear Lake.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Clear Lake, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $18.27. There are a total of 35 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Clear Lake.

How have rent prices in Clear Lake, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Clear Lake, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Clear Lake, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Clear Lake, Houston, TX is around $1,584/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.