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 $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,148, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen 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 decreased by $61 (-5.75%) year-over-year from $1,066 to $1,005. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $93 (6.27%) year-over-year from $1,475 to $1,568. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (4.09%) year-over-year from $2,018 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $115 (-4.42%) year-over-year from $2,600 to $2,485. 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 0.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.31% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$17.33	$1,005	$1,066 (-5.75%)	$1,100 (-8.64%)
2 BR	$17.65	$1,568	$1,475 (6.27%)	$1,534 (2.20%)
3 BR	$15.63	$2,100	$2,018 (4.09%)	$1,580 (32.91%)
4+ BR	$11.54	$2,485	$2,600 (-4.42%)	$2,598 (-4.36%)

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 $1,870 per month. A total of 24 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,095, 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 $3,100 per month.

Let's compare Lake Houston, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 11.29% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Lake Houston, Houston, TX are about 10.69% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. 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	$870	$964	$1,244	$1,183
Webster, TX	N/A	$1,198	$1,400	$1,395
Pasadena, TX	$850	$950	$1,250	$1,750
Baytown, TX	$700	$963	$1,300	$1,795
Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,200	$1,525	$1,800
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,400	$1,900
La Porte, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,360	$1,937
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,055	$1,250	$1,995
Atascocita, TX	$1,405	$1,301	$1,675	$2,128
Pearland, TX	$2,500	$1,265	$1,516	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Lake Houston

There are a total of 77 neighborhoods in or near Lake Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Greater Greenspoint, Magnolia Park, and Lawndale - Wayside. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 77 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 $1,800 per month. A total of 58 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Lake Houston's average rent, which is actually $2,148. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Lake Houston, Greater Greenspoint has the most affordable average rent at $989 per month. Whereas, at $4,075 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	$814	$1,040	$989
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$1,375	$850	$1,300	$1,100
Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, TX	N/A	$985	$1,199	$1,155
Humble, TX	$870	$964	$1,244	$1,183
Golfcrest, Houston, TX	N/A	$899	$1,199	$1,199
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,005	$1,178	$1,295
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$1,175	$1,038	$1,725	$1,460
Gulfgate - Pine Valley, Houston, TX	$850	$1,135	$1,475	$1,465
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$900	$1,056	$1,477	$1,601
East Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,150	$1,200	$1,700
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,600	$1,700
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$1,775	$900	$1,100	$1,708
East Little York, Houston, TX	$3,000	$750	$1,270	$1,750
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$935	$1,275	$2,113	$1,780
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$995	$1,239	$1,958	$1,800
Settagast, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,250	$1,850
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,182	$1,669	$2,200	$1,929
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,350	$1,200	$1,970
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,300	$1,650	$2,100
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,777	$1,273	$1,675	$2,100
Kingwood, Houston, TX	$999	$1,224	$1,589	$2,100
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,000	$1,049	$1,363	$2,200
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,015	$1,338	$2,300
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,475	$1,750	$2,300
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,283	$1,000	$1,950	$2,343
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,975	$1,055	$1,270	$2,363
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,549	$1,875	$2,420	$2,600
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,850	$2,171	$2,625
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,359	$2,152	$2,750	$2,763
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,020	$2,000	$3,195	$2,800

Top Counties Near Lake Houston

There are a total of 30 counties located by Lake Houston, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Cleveland, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Baytown, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,948. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 21 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,690, 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 0.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lake Houston, Houston, TX is 16.27% 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	$850	$1,200	$1,597
Pasadena, TX	$850	$950	$1,250	$1,685
Baytown, TX	$700	$963	$1,300	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,117	$1,200	$1,507	$1,850
Texas City-League City, TX	$1,000	$1,000	$1,325	$1,950
Northeast Harris, TX	$1,200	$970	$1,125	$1,998
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,475	$2,000
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,600	$1,075	$1,450	$2,100
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,170	$1,217	$1,574	$2,175
Mont Belvieu, TX	N/A	$1,100	N/A	$2,375

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 $1,997. A total of 34 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 $1,099 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,995 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,022. That's at least $22 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 $1,184 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,504 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	$9,000	$1,178	$1,449	$1,825
77532, Northeast Harris, TX	$1,200	$1,070	$1,125	$1,998
77346, Atascocita, TX	$1,405	$1,270	$1,585	$2,190
77049, Houston, TX	$949	$1,378	$1,776	$1,756
77396, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,190	$1,489	$1,849
77339, Houston, TX	$999	$1,261	$1,461	$1,900
77015, Houston, TX	$700	$839	$1,058	$1,099
77028, Houston, TX	$850	$1,150	$1,200	$1,763
77338, Houston, TX	$940	$988	$1,317	$1,450
77521, Baytown, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,508	$2,064

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 $2,148. 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 -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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 $1,718/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.