Average Rent in Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Houston, TX Rents

Houston rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,750, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $471 (-30.17%) year-over-year from $1,561 to $1,090. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $209 (-14.81%) year-over-year from $1,409 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $118 (-6.87%) year-over-year from $1,718 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $97 (4.39%) year-over-year from $2,203 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $228 (9.26%) year-over-year from $2,467 to $2,695. 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 6.92% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.13% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$27.19	$1,090	$1,561 (-30.17%)	$1,512 (-27.92%)
1 BR	$20.74	$1,200	$1,409 (-14.81%)	$1,339 (-10.36%)
2 BR	$16.88	$1,600	$1,718 (-6.87%)	$1,603 (-0.20%)
3 BR	$16.22	$2,300	$2,203 (4.39%)	$1,878 (22.45%)
4+ BR	$14.59	$2,695	$2,467 (9.26%)	$1,830 (47.27%)

Historical Rents in Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Houston

There are a total of 32 cities nearby Houston. The average rent in Houston is currently $1,925 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,095, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,093 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 31.06% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.06% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Houston, TX are about 7.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.11% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 total cities near Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$845	$964	$1,239	$1,190
Pasadena, TX	$810	$973	$1,200	$1,495
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,185	$1,480	$1,715
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,350	$1,900
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,111	$1,395	$1,950
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,650	$2,000
Atascocita, TX	$1,210	$1,270	$1,599	$2,100
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,405	$1,998	$2,100
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$987	$1,450	$2,250
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,310	$1,650	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Houston

There are a total of 78 neighborhoods in or near Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Northside - Northline, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Eldridge - West Oaks. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 78 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 $1,798 per month. A total of 37 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Houston's average rent, which is only $1,750. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Houston, Greater Greenspoint has the most affordable average rent at $998 per month. Whereas, at $4,000 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
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	$3,400	$1,005	$1,195	$1,295
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$889	$1,099	$1,375	$1,300
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,149	$1,004	$1,200	$1,393
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,190	$1,498	$1,400
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$900	$1,050	$1,625	$1,437
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$916	$850	$1,145	$1,444
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,188	$1,480	$1,500
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$949	$1,300	$1,500
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$846	$1,059	$1,540	$1,500
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,582	$1,709	$1,750
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$963	$1,305	$2,138	$1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$750	$1,397	$1,784	$1,792
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,275	$1,584	$2,004	$1,844
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,350	$1,898
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,157	$1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,440	$2,000	$1,900
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,360	$1,214	$2,000	$1,928
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,459	$1,503	$2,168	$1,932
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,200	$1,650	$1,964
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,350	$1,200	$1,970
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,253	$1,000	$1,674	$2,075
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,193	$1,550	$2,099
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$1,198	$1,125	$1,500	$2,150
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,195	$1,698	$2,150
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$1,000	$1,298	$2,200
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,150	$1,350	$1,550	$2,200
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,620	$1,376	$1,395	$2,300
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,043	$2,184	$2,625	$2,500
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,510	$1,700	$2,341	$2,553
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,525	$2,075	$3,228	$2,700

Top Counties Near Houston

There are a total of 30 counties located by Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,907. 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 Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,600, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Houston, TX is 4.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Houston, TX is 13.44% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Houston, TX is 13.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$810	$965	$1,195	$1,457
Baytown, TX	$700	$995	$1,299	$1,617
Houston, TX	$1,247	$1,214	$1,533	$1,810
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$955	$1,473	$1,899
Northeast Harris, TX	$2,825	$1,000	$1,125	$1,915
Northwest Harris, TX	$949	$1,111	$1,450	$2,000
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,800	$1,165	$1,500	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,363	$1,115	$1,437	$2,250
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,256	$1,235	$1,472	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	$1,200	$1,241	$1,695	$2,300

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 $1,844. A total of 19 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77015, Houston, TX at $1,058 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,830 per month is 77380, The Woodlands, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,032. That's at least $24 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Houston, TX is $1,175 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,531 per month. Which comes out to $17 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	$1,525	$1,687	$2,332	$2,500
77009, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,199	$1,800	$1,750
77004, Houston, TX	$1,185	$1,431	$1,735	$2,000
77008, Houston, TX	$950	$1,305	$2,150	$2,625
77057, Houston, TX	$889	$1,200	$1,653	$1,460
77006, Houston, TX	$1,073	$1,400	$2,195	$1,767
77003, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,100	$1,990	$2,595
77002, Houston, TX	$1,421	$1,795	$2,579	$2,025
77449, Houston, TX	$650	$1,272	$1,700	$1,950
77091, Houston, TX	$2,325	$1,005	$1,165	$2,250

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 $1,750. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $27.19. There are a total of 335 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 $1,213 and an average price per square feet of $20.74. There are a total of 3,688 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 $1,540 and an average price per square feet of $16.88. There are a total of 4,500 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 -0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, 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 $1,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.