Average Rent in Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Houston, TX Rents

Houston rentals average $1,161 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,856, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $410 (-26.81%) year-over-year from $1,530 to $1,120. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $104 (-7.51%) year-over-year from $1,384 to $1,280. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $20 (-1.18%) year-over-year from $1,670 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $88 (3.99%) year-over-year from $2,212 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (2.91%) year-over-year from $2,575 to $2,650. 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 13.85% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.83% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.18% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$26.85	$1,120	$1,530 (-26.81%)	$1,431 (-21.73%)
1 BR	$22.45	$1,280	$1,384 (-7.51%)	$1,346 (-4.93%)
2 BR	$17.88	$1,650	$1,670 (-1.18%)	$1,606 (2.74%)
3 BR	$16.33	$2,300	$2,212 (3.99%)	$2,036 (12.95%)
4+ BR	$14.58	$2,650	$2,575 (2.91%)	$2,068 (28.14%)

Historical Rents in Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Houston

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Houston. The average rent in Houston is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 8 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 Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Houston, TX is 26.79% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.47% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Houston, TX are about 10.85% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.33% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$799	$969	$1,339	$1,199
Pasadena, TX	$850	$995	$1,295	$1,795
Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,665	$2,211	$1,969
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,095	$1,388	$1,985
Mission Bend, TX	$3,200	$1,355	$1,589	$2,000
Fresno, TX	$900	N/A	$1,995	$2,115
Atascocita, TX	$7,500	$1,187	$1,511	$2,300
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,269	$1,750	$2,373
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$2,175	$1,800	$2,400
Pearland, TX	$2,500	$1,275	$1,562	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Houston

There are a total of 67 neighborhoods in or near Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Astrodome, and Northside - Northline. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 67 total neighborhoods in or near Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Houston, TX is currently around $1,950 per month. A total of 28 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,950. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Houston's average rent, which is only $1,856. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Houston, 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 Houston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$976	$1,150	$1,475	$1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,175	$1,495	$1,400
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,005	$1,195	$1,425
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$900	$963	$1,650	$1,549
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,248	$1,350	$1,480	$1,615
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$2,550	$864	$1,300	$1,625
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$1,069	$1,350	$1,650
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,300	$2,150	$1,743
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,099	$1,200	$1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,377	$1,689	$1,780
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,289	$2,018	$1,800
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,495	$1,990	$1,860
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,500	$1,373	$1,900
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,602	$1,623	$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
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,975	$999	$1,250	$2,050
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$995	$1,000	$1,650	$2,095
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,800	$2,245
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,279	$1,891	$2,258
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,650	$1,025	$2,000	$2,295
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,075	$1,450	$1,413	$2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,416	$1,600	$2,375
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,116	$1,823	$2,400
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,775	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,375	$2,050	$2,410
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,554	$1,729	$2,420	$2,550

Top Counties Near Houston

There are a total of 29 counties located by Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,955. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,295. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,695, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Houston, TX is 7.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Houston, TX is 16.68% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Houston, TX is 17.32% 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
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
Northwest Harris, TX	$999	$1,194	$1,507	$2,200
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$2,000	$1,250	$1,688	$2,200
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$900	$1,665	$1,957	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$3,200	$1,422	$1,750	$2,350
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,250	$1,138	$1,250	$2,350

Top Zipcodes Near Houston

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,940. A total of 20 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 $3,025 per month is 77380, The Woodlands, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $982. That's at least $22 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Houston, TX is $1,200 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,596 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77007, Houston, TX	$1,559	$1,714	$2,400	$2,530
77009, Houston, TX	$965	$1,249	$1,907	$1,500
77004, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,298	$1,718	$2,265
77008, Houston, TX	$1,138	$1,385	$2,494	$2,900
77057, Houston, TX	$799	$1,205	$1,625	$1,408
77006, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,374	$2,199	$1,695
77003, Houston, TX	$4,500	$1,636	$2,325	$2,064
77002, Houston, TX	$1,235	$1,834	$2,600	$1,945
77449, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,273	$1,726	$2,000
77091, Houston, TX	$2,150	$1,005	$1,165	$2,325

Frequently Asked Questions - Houston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,856. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Houston, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,161 and an average price per square feet of $26.85. There are a total of 184 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Houston.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $22.45. There are a total of 2,701 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Houston.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,663 and an average price per square feet of $17.88. There are a total of 3,000 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Houston.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.27%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Houston, TX is around $1,485/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.