Average Rent in Katy, TX

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Current Versus Historical Katy, TX Rents

Katy rentals average $3,000 for a studio rental to $3,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $300 (-9.09%) year-over-year from $3,300 to $3,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $73 (5.29%) year-over-year from $1,387 to $1,460. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $41 (2.52%) year-over-year from $1,610 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (7.50%) year-over-year from $2,000 to $2,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,008 (36.78%) year-over-year from $2,742 to $3,750. 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 14.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.60% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$29.73	$3,000	$3,300 (-9.09%)	$9,396 (-68.07%)
1 BR	$27.48	$1,460	$1,387 (5.29%)	$1,435 (1.74%)
2 BR	$15.92	$1,650	$1,610 (2.52%)	$2,392 (-31.01%)
3 BR	$15.68	$2,150	$2,000 (7.50%)	$2,028 (6.04%)
4+ BR	$12.51	$3,750	$2,742 (36.78%)	$3,542 (5.88%)

Historical Rents in Katy, TX

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Top Cities Near Katy

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Katy. The average rent in Katy is currently $3,000 per month. Our records show that Fulshear, TX, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Katy, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Katy, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 11.64% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Katy, TX are about 33.79% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.63% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Katy, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,290	$1,950	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Katy

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Katy. One neighborhood in the area is Cinco Ranch. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Katy, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Katy, TX is currently around $2,900 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Katy's average rent, which is only $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Katy, Cinco Ranch has the most affordable average rent at $2,900 per month. Whereas, at $2,900 average rent per month, Cinco Ranch is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Katy. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cinco Ranch, TX	N/A	$1,615	$2,208	$2,900

Top Counties Near Katy

There are a total of 1 counties located by Katy, TX. One county in the area is Fulshear-Simonton, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,683. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Fulshear-Simonton, TX. Its average rent per month is $2,683. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,683, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Katy, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Katy, TX is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Katy, TX is 3.49% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Katy, TX is 33.10% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,409	$1,940	$2,683

Top Zipcodes Near Katy

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Katy, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,395. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77449, Houston, TX at $1,995 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,650 per month is 77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $650. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Katy, TX is $1,309 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,752 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 5 zipcodes in Katy, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,366	$1,752	$2,650
77449, Houston, TX	$650	$1,275	$1,724	$1,995
77493, Northwest Harris, TX	$2,600	$1,350	$1,725	$2,395
77450, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,309	$1,879	$2,350
77407, Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,230	$1,933	$2,463

Frequently Asked Questions - Katy Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Katy, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Katy, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Katy, 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 Katy, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Katy, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $29.73. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Katy.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,460 and an average price per square feet of $27.48. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Katy.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,458 and an average price per square feet of $15.92. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Katy.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Katy, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Katy, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Katy, TX is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.