Average Rent in Houston, TX

Current Versus Historical Houston, TX Rents

Houston rentals average $1,222 for a studio rental to $2,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $345 (-23.11%) year-over-year from $1,494 to $1,149. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $336 (-21.94%) year-over-year from $1,531 to $1,195. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $418 (-21.78%) year-over-year from $1,917 to $1,499. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $57 (2.52%) year-over-year from $2,244 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $421 (20.25%) year-over-year from $2,079 to $2,500. 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 15.80% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.17% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.20	$1,149	$1,494 (-23.11%)	$1,496 (-23.20%)
1 BR	$1.79	$1,195	$1,531 (-21.94%)	$1,430 (-16.45%)
2 BR	$1.52	$1,499	$1,917 (-21.78%)	$1,978 (-24.23%)
3 BR	$1.37	$2,300	$2,244 (2.52%)	$2,107 (9.18%)
4+ BR	$1.17	$2,500	$2,079 (20.25%)	$2,208 (13.21%)

Historical Rents in Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Houston

There are a total of 18 cities nearby Houston. The average rent in Houston is currently $1,861 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Beaumont, TX, with an average rent of $995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 14.79% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Houston, TX are about 15.15% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.55% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$925	$1,299	$1,399
Baytown, TX	$750	$983	$1,300	$1,500
Spring, TX	N/A	$1,319	$1,594	$1,822
League City, TX	N/A	$1,190	$1,510	$1,910
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,744	$2,122	$2,146
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,613	$2,018	$2,148
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,655	$1,850	$2,275
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,292	$1,690	$2,300
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,264	$1,687	$2,325
The Woodlands, TX	$1,598	$1,284	$1,842	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Houston

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Greater Greenspoint, Sharpstown, and Westchase. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 46 total neighborhoods in or near Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Houston, TX is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is equivalent to Houston's average rent, which is also $1,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Houston's average rent, which is actually $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Houston, Greater Greenspoint has the most affordable average rent at $950 per month. Whereas, at $2,600 average rent per month, The Museum District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Houston. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Greater Greenspoint, Houston, TX	$1,015	$749	$958	$950
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	$671	$977	$1,300	$1,300
Westchase, Houston, TX	$846	$1,083	$1,400	$1,323
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,025	$1,325	$1,343
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,550	$1,375
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$883	$1,225	$1,400
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$787	$1,129	$1,575	$1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,078	$1,354	$1,990	$1,578
Kingwood, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,496	$1,632
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$873	$1,284	$1,650
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$897	$1,134	$1,581	$1,695
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,351	$1,376	$2,000	$1,700
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	$5,350	$925	$1,176	$1,750
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,119	$1,449	$1,800
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,104	$1,430	$2,335	$1,800
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,376	$1,478	$1,931	$1,825
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,431	$1,955	$1,849
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,371	$1,589	$2,105	$1,929
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,418	$2,048	$2,000
Energy Corridor, Houston, TX	$965	$1,093	$1,950	$2,000
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	N/A	$1,298	$1,794	$2,100
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$833	$1,225	$2,250	$2,199
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,348	$1,561	$2,240	$2,240
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,850	$1,241	$1,200	$2,300
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	$1,154	$990	$1,312	$2,350
Memorial, Houston, TX	$1,303	$1,500	$2,300	$2,350
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,398	$1,350	$2,250	$2,395
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,601	$1,025	$1,473	$2,400
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,531	$1,910	$3,188	$2,445
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,208	$1,841	$2,211	$2,600

Top Counties Near Houston

There are a total of 46 counties located by Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Southeast Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,875. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Beaumont, TX. It's average rent per month is $995. 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 28.78% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Houston, TX is 22.93% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Houston, TX is 12.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$900	$1,248	$1,269
Baytown, TX	$750	$943	$1,265	$1,465
Southeast Harris, TX	$870	$972	$1,286	$1,575
Houston, TX	$1,230	$1,286	$1,695	$1,875
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,624	$1,200	$1,495	$1,990
Northeast Harris, TX	$2,000	$967	$1,475	$2,013
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,703	$1,127	$1,455	$2,053
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$5,413	$1,345	$2,050	$2,105
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,483	$1,348	$1,485	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,396	$1,752	$2,400

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 $1,926. A total of 20 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77060, Houston, TX at $961 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,900 per month is 77389, Northwest Harris, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $878. That's at least $2 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Houston, TX is $1,207 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,584 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart 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	$1,439	$1,559	$2,224	$2,176
77006, Houston, TX	$1,181	$1,395	$2,390	$1,646
77077, Houston, TX	$897	$1,192	$1,566	$1,811
77027, Houston, TX	$1,489	$1,343	$2,000	$1,863
77002, Houston, TX	$1,456	$1,803	$2,623	$2,105
77845, College Station, TX	N/A	$625	$1,100	$2,125
77056, Houston, TX	$1,274	$1,550	$1,973	$1,786
77019, Houston, TX	$1,377	$1,577	$2,336	$1,950
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$1,850	$1,386	$1,691	$2,600
77057, Houston, TX	$1,313	$1,280	$1,799	$1,641

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 $1,800. 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 $1,222 and an average price per square feet of $2.20. There are a total of 242 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 $1,291 and an average price per square feet of $1.79. There are a total of 1,783 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 $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $1.52. There are a total of 1,955 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 -0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Houston, TX is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.