Average Rent in Lake Houston, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Lake Houston, Houston, TX Rents

Lake Houston rentals average $1,005 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,525 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,150, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $3,000 to $3,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $20 (2.06%) year-over-year from $985 to $1,005. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $224 (16.69%) year-over-year from $1,343 to $1,568. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $97 (-4.85%) year-over-year from $1,992 to $1,895. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $73 (2.91%) year-over-year from $2,517 to $2,590. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.79% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.39% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$17.33	$1,005	$985 (2.06%)	$1,100 (-8.64%)
2 BR	$17.65	$1,568	$1,343 (16.69%)	$1,538 (1.95%)
3 BR	$15.66	$1,895	$1,992 (-4.85%)	$1,730 (9.54%)
4+ BR	$12.30	$2,590	$2,517 (2.91%)	$2,450 (5.71%)

Historical Rents in Lake Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Lake Houston

There are a total of 32 cities nearby Lake Houston. The average rent in Lake Houston is currently $1,888 per month. A total of 22 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,045, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Lake Houston, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Lake Houston, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 14.43% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Lake Houston, Houston, TX are about 13.88% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.40% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 total cities near Lake Houston, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$845	$954	$1,244	$1,132
Webster, TX	N/A	$1,198	$1,400	$1,400
Pasadena, TX	$1,000	$895	$1,250	$1,699
Baytown, TX	$700	$900	$1,238	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,197	$1,185	$1,500	$1,800
La Porte, TX	N/A	$1,037	$1,300	$1,850
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,350	$1,900
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,150	$1,275	$2,000
Atascocita, TX	$4,550	$1,100	$1,484	$2,200
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,258	$1,580	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Lake Houston

There are a total of 76 neighborhoods in or near Lake Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Greater Greenspoint, Magnolia Park, and Edgebrook. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 76 total neighborhoods in or near Lake Houston, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Lake Houston, Houston, TX is currently around $1,824 per month. A total of 56 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Lake Houston's average rent, which is actually $2,150. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Lake Houston, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $979 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Lake Houston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Greater Greenspoint, Houston, TX	$714	$812	$1,040	$999
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$895	$900	$1,350	$1,025
Edgebrook, Houston, TX	N/A	$812	$1,057	$1,120
Humble, TX	$845	$954	$1,244	$1,132
Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, TX	N/A	$985	$1,449	$1,349
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,000	$1,650	$1,395
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	$1,050	$1,005	$1,195	$1,400
Gulfgate - Pine Valley, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,135	$1,465	$1,465
Eastex - Jensen, Houston, TX	$2,300	$857	$1,250	$1,550
East Houston, Houston, TX	$1,900	N/A	$1,075	$1,650
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$1,748	$1,275	$1,200	$1,650
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$875	$1,273	$1,700
Settagast, Houston, TX	$3,500	N/A	$1,250	$1,800
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,325	$2,250	$1,830
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,415	$1,213	$2,100	$1,973
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$963	$995	$1,200	$1,975
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,292	$1,650	$2,200	$1,989
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,111	$1,595	$2,000
Kingwood, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,195	$1,440	$2,100
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,000	$1,723	$2,150
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,550	$2,200
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,075	$1,525	$1,550	$2,200
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$915	$935	$1,695	$2,250
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,359	$1,840	$2,416	$2,290
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,142	$1,050	$1,217	$2,300
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$2,200	$1,075	$1,250	$2,500
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$872	$1,003	$1,765	$2,550
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,005	$1,750	$2,925	$2,650
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,610	$2,309	$3,000	$2,700
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,482	$1,688	$2,359	$2,750

Top Counties Near Lake Houston

There are a total of 31 counties located by Lake Houston, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Cleveland, TX, Baytown, TX, and Pasadena, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,900. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 22 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,096. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,595, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Lake Houston, Houston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lake Houston, Houston, TX is 8.46% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lake Houston, Houston, TX is 10.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cleveland, TX	$600	$899	$1,199	$1,500
Baytown, TX	$700	$900	$1,225	$1,600
Pasadena, TX	$1,000	$860	$1,250	$1,666
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,169	$1,500	$1,850
Northeast Harris, TX	$5,000	$950	$1,495	$1,950
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$922	$1,500	$2,100
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,695	$1,090	$1,475	$2,100
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$2,000	$1,170	$1,550	$2,145
Liberty-Dayton, TX	N/A	$2,000	$1,488	$2,175
Mont Belvieu, TX	$12,000	$1,200	$1,400	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Lake Houston

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Lake Houston, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. A total of 33 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 $1,050 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,938 per month is 77380, The Woodlands, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,035. That's at least $20 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Lake Houston, Houston, TX is $1,100 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,490 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Lake Houston, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77044, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,176	$1,437	$1,850
77532, Northeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,095	$1,575	$1,999
77346, Atascocita, TX	$4,550	$1,083	$1,273	$2,200
77049, Houston, TX	$949	$963	$1,141	$1,938
77396, Houston, TX	$850	$1,100	$1,489	$1,950
77339, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,187	$1,491	$2,065
77015, Houston, TX	$698	$839	$1,070	$1,050
77028, Houston, TX	$1,900	N/A	$1,250	$1,750
77338, Houston, TX	$940	$979	$1,317	$1,495
77521, Baytown, TX	N/A	$950	$1,088	$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Lake Houston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lake Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Lake Houston, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,150. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Lake Houston, 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 Lake Houston, Houston, TX.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Lake Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,005 and an average price per square feet of $17.33. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lake Houston.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Lake Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,568 and an average price per square feet of $17.65. There are a total of 2 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lake Houston.

How have rent prices in Lake Houston, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Lake Houston, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lake Houston, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Lake Houston, Houston, TX is around $1,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.