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12h ago
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12801 Roydon Dr, Houston, TX 77034
On-site laundry | On-site management | Outdoor space
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$809–$1,385
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1d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$909–$1,527
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2d ago
Verified
11700 Fuqua St, Houston, TX 77034
In-unit laundry | Fitness center | On-site management
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$824–$1,269
Price drop
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2d ago
Verified
270 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
Swimming pool | Fitness center | On-site management
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$885–$1,315
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2d ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
On-site laundry | High ceilings | Outdoor space
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,068–$1,665
Price drop
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2d ago
Verified
300 Woerner Rd, Houston, TX 77090
Swimming pool | High ceilings | Controlled access
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,055–$1,539
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2d ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,709
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3d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$822–$1,537
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Outdoor Space
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
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4h ago
Verified
15603 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77598
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$685–$1,214
Price drop
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10h ago
Verified
2135 Lake Hills Dr, Houston, TX 77339
Assigned parking | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$935–$1,810
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12h ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,870
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12h ago
Verified
16100 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX 77062
Swimming pool | High ceilings | On-site management
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$760–$1,404
Price drop
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17h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,196–$4,976
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1d ago
Verified
5450 Timber Creek Place Dr, Houston, TX 77084
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,435
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11950 Fm 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77065
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Business center
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,006–$1,391
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Available May 28
1d ago
Verified
210 Wells Fargo Dr, Houston, TX 77090
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$608–$1,160
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
20430 Imperial Valley Dr, Houston, TX 77073
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$968–$1,672
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2d ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,695
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2d ago
Verified
10000 N Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77065
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$953–$1,794
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2d ago
Verified
700 W Cavalcade St, Houston, TX 77009
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$2,615
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8162 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77063
Air conditioning | Balcony | Fitness center
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$1,425
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2d ago
Verified
1325 Greens Parkway, Houston, TX 77067
Swimming pool | Walk-in closets | Ceiling fan
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,555
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3d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,420
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3d ago
Verified
950 Fm 1959 Rd, Houston, TX 77034
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$742–$1,348
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3d ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,899–$5,349
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4d ago
Verified
14135 Champions Dr, Houston, TX 77069
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$894–$1,233
Price drop
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4d ago
Verified
17710 Red Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77090
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,750
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4d ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$879–$1,532
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5d+ ago
Verified
700 Dunson Glen Drive, Houston, TX 77090
Air conditioning | Wheelchair accessible | Dishwasher
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,425
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Available May 30
21m ago
Verified
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,250–$1,850
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3h ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,137–$1,955
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8h ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,865–$2,890
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10h ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,369–$2,339
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10h ago
Verified
301 St Joseph Pkwy, Houston, TX 77002
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,239–$2,179
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10h ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,899–$3,514
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10h ago
Verified
10800 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77041
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,975
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12h ago
Verified
1350 Broadfield Blvd, Houston, TX 77084
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Swimming pool
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,650
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1710 W T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77008
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Balcony
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,039–$3,271
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19h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2111 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$3,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
19100 Glenwest Dr, Houston, TX 77546
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,960
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The Zumper Houston Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to highlight the most and least expensive cities and those with the fastest growing rents. The Texas one bedroom median rent was $1,141 last month.
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The Zumper Houston Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Crystal lives and breathes rental trends at Zumper. She spends her days transforming the data into written content pieces or fun infographics and talking to everyone from her coworkers to the press about it.
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Houston, we do not have a problem, because the fourth largest city in the United States is one of today's most up and coming, with opportunities to the moon and back.
Home to twenty-six Fortune 500 companies, ample job openings, numerous healthcare organizations, beautiful parks and outdoor space, sports teams, and world class dining, Houston has just about everything going for it. With affordable housing and a paycheck that goes far, Houston is all about bang for your buck in your apartment search. Hit the beach by day and get your culture fix by night at the theatre or the opera. Houston is racially and ethnically diverse, and you might hear more than 90 languages spoken in this city. Beyonce was born in Houston – get ready to fall crazy in love with this city and your new apartment.
The Houston economy is broadly based on energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and transportation, with a growing bio-science sector that has helped it earn the #10 spot on the Forbes job growth list. There are a whopping 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Houston, including Phillips 66, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, and Sysco (food distributor). In addition to Fortune 500 companies, Houston is also home to the headquarters of Academy Sports + Outdoors, BP, Chevron, Citgo, Fiesta Mart, Men’s Wearhouse, Luby’s, Pennzoil, and Shell Oil Company. Hewlett-Packard maintains a large presence in the area, and the corporate offices of Imperial Sugar and Minute Maid are also located here. Outside of the food, shopping, and oil fields, the employment outlook is all about the emerging technology and bio-science sector. Notable companies include Pi Studios and Playnormous (which design computer games), HostGator (a web-hosting site), Family Tree DNA (genetic testing company), and Archimage, which is doing some serious video game development for the medical research community.
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As of today, you'll find 8,648 apartments for rent in Houston, with a median rent price of $1,527 per month. Houston has seen a 8%—or $140—increase in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$1,527Year Over Year Change
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The average rent in Houston, TX, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,527, which is a 8.24% increase year-over-year.
The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Houston, TX is about $1,260. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Houston, TX is $1,525, and studios are about $1,352 per month.
See more Houston, TX rent data on our rent research page.
About Niche: Niche compiles and analyzes the latest data from public sources like the US Census Bureau and the Department of Education to generate rankings for schools and neighborhoods across the US.
Disclaimer: School ratings from Niche are intended for informational purposes only. Check with the nearby schools to verify eligibility and zoning criteria before using this data to decide on your next home.
3601 dunvale
houston, TX, 77063
13800 westerloch dr
houston, TX, 77077
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houston, TX, 77008
810 harvard st
houston, TX, 77007
8814 s rice ave
houston, TX, 77096
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Age Range
0-19
27%
20-34
25%
35-44
14%
45-64
22%
65+
11%
Language
English
51%
Spanish
38%
Indo Euro
3%
Asia Pac
4%
Other
2%
Education
No HS
20%
High School
39%
Bachelor's
26%
Master's
9%
Prof Degree
2%
Doctorate
1%
Household Income
0-25k
22%
25-50k
24%
50-75k
16%
75-100k
10%
100-150k
11%
150k+
13%
Houston locals spend about 27 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a train or bus run by Houston METRO to navigate Houston and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Houston is through George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, 11.76 miles away.
Scores for Houston are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.
We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Houston, 68% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is higher than the national average of 60%.
Top Three Reasons to Live in Houston
Nightlife
71%Satisfaction rating
Pet friendly
66%Satisfaction rating
Parks & recreation
66%Satisfaction rating
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How we got this dataThe overall cost of living in Houston, TX is 6% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Houston you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost less. Eggs run about $3.18 per carton, and milk $4.64. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $97.07 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.
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Groceries | 1% lower |
Utilities | 8% lower |
Transportation | 6% lower |
Health | 2% lower |
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Houston residents appreciate the city's diverse food scene and access to cultural activities, with many highlighting the vibrant art and music communities. The variety of neighborhoods, from upscale areas to more affordable options, offers choices that cater to different lifestyles. However, some locals mention issues with traffic congestion and public transportation, which can complicate commuting. The availability of parks and outdoor spaces is a plus for those who enjoy being active and spending time in nature. Overall, the city’s amenities make it an appealing place to live, though commuting remains a consideration.
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX is $1,310, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,597.
Rents in Houston, TX have decreased by about 2% overall. Specifically, the average rent for a 1-bedroom has decreased by 4%, and 2-bedrooms have also seen a 4% decrease.
The best time to look for an apartment in Houston, TX is in December, as it is the least competitive month with less demand compared to available inventory, offering potential deals.
The best neighborhoods for social living in Houston, TX include Fourth Ward, Neartown-Montrose, Midtown, and Downtown Houston, known for their vibrant restaurant scenes and convenient transit options.
Budget-conscious renters should consider Edgebrook, Westwood, Kashmere Gardens, and Park Place, where 1-bedroom rents range from $760 to $836.5 per month, significantly lower than the city median.
Yes, Houston, TX has a high percentage of pet-friendly listings at 79.94%, offering plenty of options for renters with pets.
Utilities are not commonly included in rent in Houston, TX, with only 4% of listings offering utilities included.
Most apartments in Houston, TX are new developments, with 89.7% of the rental market consisting of contemporary-style homes and apartments.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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