Average Rent in Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Houston, TX Rents

Houston rentals average $1,090 for a studio rental to $2,525 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,857, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $537 (-33.01%) year-over-year from $1,627 to $1,090. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $272 (-18.43%) year-over-year from $1,477 to $1,205. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $307 (-16.92%) year-over-year from $1,816 to $1,509. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.47%) year-over-year from $2,267 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.32%) year-over-year from $2,592 to $2,600. 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 19.32% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.50% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.74% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$25.06	$1,090	$1,627 (-33.01%)	$1,578 (-30.93%)
1 BR	$21.76	$1,205	$1,477 (-18.43%)	$1,565 (-22.99%)
2 BR	$17.72	$1,509	$1,816 (-16.92%)	$1,942 (-22.28%)
3 BR	$16.25	$2,300	$2,267 (1.47%)	$2,253 (2.07%)
4+ BR	$14.75	$2,600	$2,592 (0.32%)	$2,160 (20.39%)

Historical Rents in Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Houston

There are a total of 29 cities nearby Houston. The average rent in Houston is currently $1,999 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 $1,210, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 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 26.70% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.88% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Houston, TX are about 13.84% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.80% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$799	$962	$1,334	$1,210
Pasadena, TX	$828	$900	$1,250	$1,675
Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,620	$2,048	$1,815
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,099	$1,363	$1,970
Mission Bend, TX	$4,000	$1,627	$2,114	$1,999
Fresno, TX	$900	N/A	N/A	$2,199
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,414	$1,850	$2,300
Atascocita, TX	$7,500	$1,241	$1,554	$2,350
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$1,995	$1,800	$2,400
Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,340	$1,670	$2,450

Top Neighborhoods Near Houston

There are a total of 65 neighborhoods in or near Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 65 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 27 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,950. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Houston's average rent, which is only $1,857. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Houston, Willowbrook has the most affordable average rent at $1,089 per month. Whereas, at $3,625 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
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$750	$1,300	$1,206
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$849	$1,099	$1,388	$1,300
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,478	$1,400
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,005	$1,195	$1,500
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$879	$1,350	$1,529
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$925	$1,050	$1,800	$1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,350	$1,533	$1,613
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$1,700	$900	$1,163	$1,650
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,377	$1,734	$1,734
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,138	$1,350	$1,850
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,242	$1,518	$2,159	$1,860
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,125	$1,350	$2,350	$1,900
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,685	$1,815	$2,805	$1,935
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,217	$1,950
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,397	$1,730	$2,150	$1,954
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,617	$1,650	$1,995
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,175	$1,995
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,000	$1,000	$1,600	$2,000
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,500	$2,150	$2,018
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$950	$1,273	$2,150
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$2,095	$1,050	$1,300	$2,200
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	$1,111	$1,273	$1,850	$2,250
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,150	$1,000	$1,500	$2,300
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,095	$1,650	$2,400
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$850	$2,095	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,850	$1,700	$2,378	$2,406
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$899	$1,694	$2,450	$2,438
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,416	$1,650	$2,475
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,884	$1,200	$2,050	$2,500
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,395	$2,200	$2,793

Top Counties Near Houston

There are a total of 27 counties located by Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Northeast Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,999. 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 Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,300. 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 28.44% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Houston, TX is 7.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Houston, TX is 7.66% 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	$828	$899	$1,250	$1,600
Baytown, TX	$700	$945	$1,273	$1,725
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$940	$1,325	$1,850
Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,299	$1,608	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,675	$2,100
Northwest Harris, TX	$2,150	$1,089	$1,500	$2,150
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,000	$1,290	$1,850	$2,200
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$2,450	$1,600	$1,968	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	$4,000	$1,505	$1,845	$2,300
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,250	$1,150	$1,350	$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 $1,999. 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 77036, Houston, TX at $1,124 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,025 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $940. That's at least $7 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Houston, TX is $1,259 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 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	$899	$1,689	$2,440	$2,414
77009, Houston, TX	$980	$1,273	$1,875	$2,100
77004, Houston, TX	$1,643	$1,300	$1,800	$2,208
77003, Houston, TX	$1,884	$1,751	$2,438	$1,884
77008, Houston, TX	$1,073	$1,395	$2,500	$3,025
77006, Houston, TX	$985	$1,386	$2,200	$1,821
77057, Houston, TX	$849	$1,203	$1,575	$1,450
77449, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,282	$1,797	$1,997
77019, Houston, TX	$1,375	$1,598	$2,450	$2,293
77091, Houston, TX	$3,025	$1,005	$1,165	$2,300

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 $1,857. 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 $1,090 and an average price per square feet of $25.06. There are a total of 198 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 $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $21.76. There are a total of 2,763 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 $1,619 and an average price per square feet of $17.72. There are a total of 2,948 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 -0.33%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Houston, TX is around $1,486/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.