Average Rent in Clear Lake, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Clear Lake, Houston, TX Rents

Clear Lake rentals average $1,350 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,525 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 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 $6 (0.44%) year-over-year from $1,354 to $1,360. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $169 (-10.44%) year-over-year from $1,619 to $1,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $130 (6.15%) year-over-year from $2,120 to $2,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (2.71%) year-over-year from $2,458 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 10.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.59% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.66% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.66% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$21.62	$1,360	$1,354 (0.44%)	$1,161 (17.14%)
2 BR	$17.41	$1,450	$1,619 (-10.44%)	$1,467 (-1.14%)
3 BR	$15.07	$2,250	$2,120 (6.15%)	$1,833 (22.77%)
4+ BR	$14.00	$2,525	$2,458 (2.71%)	$1,522 (65.94%)

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 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Clear Lake, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Clear Lake, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 16.04% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Clear Lake, Houston, TX are about 0.26% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.72% 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	$853	$1,080	$1,575
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$973	$1,400	$1,700
Baytown, TX	$700	$980	$1,325	$1,700
Texas City, TX	N/A	$838	$1,200	$1,860
La Porte, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,550	$1,999
Alvin, TX	$3,100	$749	$1,250	$2,025
Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,565	$1,898	$2,050
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,147	$1,650	$2,400
League City, TX	N/A	$1,265	$1,495	$2,425
Manvel, TX	$1,125	$900	$2,200	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Clear Lake

There are a total of 67 neighborhoods in or near Clear Lake. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Astrodome, and Southbelt - Ellington. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 67 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 $1,900 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 $1,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Clear Lake, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,095 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 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	$823	$850	$1,350	$1,095
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,183	$1,498	$1,400
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$855	$1,200	$1,410
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$900	$1,000	$1,650	$1,500
Greater Hobby Area, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,050	$1,388	$1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,173	$1,480	$1,625
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$925	$1,295	$1,999	$1,638
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$1,775	$1,088	$1,250	$1,650
East Houston, Houston, TX	$1,900	$1,150	$1,088	$1,650
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$975	$1,345	$1,695
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$7,500	$1,367	$1,625	$1,742
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,295	$1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,397	$1,794	$1,798
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,215	$1,400	$1,850	$1,800
Settagast, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,800
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$1,075	$1,497	$1,808
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,238	$1,578	$2,025	$1,849
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,445	$1,900
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$998	$1,180	$1,950
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,100	$1,200	$1,963
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,492	$2,200	$1,965
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$2,500	N/A	$1,195	$2,000
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,650	$2,200
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,123	$1,404	$2,200
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,260	$995	$1,600	$2,200
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$915	$1,000	$1,890	$2,225
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,750	$998	$1,300	$2,300
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$2,011	$2,488	$2,367
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,033	$2,229	$2,500	$2,500
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,439	$2,259	$3,359	$2,700

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, Pasadena, TX, and La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Beaumont, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,328. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,683, 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 18.52% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Clear Lake, Houston, TX is 0.68% 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	$990	$1,300	$1,650
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$950	$1,275	$1,695
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX	$1,588	$1,000	$1,163	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,250	$1,600	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$1,000	$1,250	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$950	$1,500	$2,100
Texas City-League City, TX	$2,125	$1,100	$1,350	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,108	$1,450	$2,250
Mont Belvieu, TX	N/A	$1,593	$1,800	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,075	$1,520	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Clear Lake

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Clear Lake, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,971. A total of 25 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77598, Houston, TX at $1,270 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,000 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $933. 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 $1,159 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,600 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
77062, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,010	$1,825	$2,400
77058, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,180	$1,537	$1,414
77598, Houston, TX	N/A	$848	$1,300	$1,270
77034, Houston, TX	$7,100	$840	$1,212	$1,400
77546, Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,410	$1,870	$2,000
77586, Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$935	$1,600	$2,100
77573, League City, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,495	$2,495
77089, Houston, TX	N/A	$908	$1,146	$1,410
77539, Dickinson, TX	$7,500	$1,200	$1,380	$2,000
77048, Houston, TX	$5,000	$1,367	$1,625	$1,751

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 $1,950. 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 $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $21.62. There are a total of 37 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 $1,460 and an average price per square feet of $17.41. There are a total of 42 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 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% 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 $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.