Average Rent in Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Houston, TX Rents

Houston rentals average $1,356 for a studio rental to $2,500 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 October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $352 (-20.65%) year-over-year from $1,705 to $1,353. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $298 (-19.91%) year-over-year from $1,497 to $1,199. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $393 (-20.74%) year-over-year from $1,893 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $38 (-1.70%) year-over-year from $2,258 to $2,220. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (4.79%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,550. 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 up by 1.81% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.18% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.94% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$27.53	$1,353	$1,705 (-20.65%)	$1,812 (-25.31%)
1 BR	$20.41	$1,199	$1,497 (-19.91%)	$1,568 (-23.54%)
2 BR	$16.69	$1,500	$1,893 (-20.74%)	$1,962 (-23.54%)
3 BR	$16.09	$2,220	$2,258 (-1.70%)	$2,010 (10.45%)
4+ BR	$14.42	$2,550	$2,433 (4.79%)	$2,180 (16.97%)

Historical Rents in Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Houston

There are a total of 34 cities nearby Houston. The average rent in Houston is currently $1,933 per month. A total of 13 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,050, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,100 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 39.66% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.36% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Houston, TX are about 5.08% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.11% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 34 total cities near Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$845	$994	$1,249	$1,216
Pasadena, TX	$860	$955	$1,197	$1,500
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,193	$1,475	$1,715
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,350	$1,900
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,131	$1,324	$1,950
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,475	$1,975
Atascocita, TX	$1,405	$1,270	$1,592	$2,100
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,475	$2,000	$2,100
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,117	$1,450	$2,203
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,302	$1,589	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Houston

There are a total of 78 neighborhoods in or near Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Greater Fondren Southwest, and Astrodome. 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 $1,790 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, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $966 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 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	$889	$1,025	$1,365	$1,280
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$826	$885	$1,106	$1,300
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,063	$1,500	$1,395
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	$1,775	$1,005	$1,195	$1,395
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$949	$1,013	$1,575	$1,395
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,149	$1,048	$1,249	$1,449
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$940	$1,250	$1,475
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$710	$1,103	$1,450	$1,480
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,160	$1,500	$1,750
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,527	$1,875	$1,780
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$849	$1,003	$1,536	$1,785
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,322	$1,792	$1,817
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,500	$1,030	$1,179	$1,850
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,372	$1,552	$2,100	$1,860
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,442	$1,408	$2,150	$1,900
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,445	$1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,596	$1,365	$1,999	$1,945
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,395	$2,300	$1,984
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,075	$1,200	$1,999
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,518	$1,214	$2,200	$2,000
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$895	$1,075	$1,590	$2,100
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,248	$1,530	$2,100
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,200	$1,753	$2,100
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,253	$950	$1,623	$2,100
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,825	$1,497	$1,550	$2,150
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$1,000	$1,233	$2,250
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,020	$1,200	$1,398	$2,295
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,520	$1,647	$2,350	$2,479
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,775	$2,893	$2,572
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,614	$2,200	$3,004	$2,600

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 $1,838. 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 $1,095. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Houston, TX is 8.17% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Houston, TX is 6.23% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Houston, TX is 10.17% 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	$860	$955	$1,180	$1,500
Baytown, TX	$700	$950	$1,250	$1,600
Houston, TX	$1,380	$1,199	$1,500	$1,800
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$968	$1,343	$1,825
Northeast Harris, TX	$5,000	$950	$1,345	$1,950
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,215	$1,093	$1,432	$2,000
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,517	$1,172	$1,495	$2,090
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,348	$1,157	$1,449	$2,200
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,253	$1,218	$1,450	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	$1,127	$1,252	$1,672	$2,270

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 $1,890. A total of 18 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 $1,094 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,730 per month is 77380, The Woodlands, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,291. That's at least $23 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Houston, TX is $1,127 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,528 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	$1,516	$1,649	$2,350	$2,420
77009, Houston, TX	$1,730	$1,199	$1,868	$1,750
77004, Houston, TX	$1,310	$1,314	$1,649	$2,000
77008, Houston, TX	$1,671	$1,400	$2,255	$2,700
77057, Houston, TX	$889	$1,155	$1,675	$1,500
77006, Houston, TX	$1,450	$1,444	$2,241	$1,800
77003, Houston, TX	$1,545	$1,175	$2,020	$2,500
77002, Houston, TX	$1,510	$1,976	$2,734	$2,200
77449, Houston, TX	$650	$1,320	$1,625	$1,995
77091, Houston, TX	$2,150	$1,005	$1,150	$2,100

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 $1,356 and an average price per square feet of $27.53. There are a total of 352 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 $1,199 and an average price per square feet of $20.41. There are a total of 3,889 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $16.69. There are a total of 4,635 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 -0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% 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.