Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Baytown, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Baytown, TX rent slipped 7.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,229/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last month, with the market down from its recent peak of $1,359/month in January 2026.
Compared to national trends
Baytown is 37.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas metros.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Baytown run around $550/month, 1-bedrooms around $945/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,135/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,640/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,350/month. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Baytown rose 3.3% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 7.5%. This indicates a distinct upward trend for larger units compared to the overall market.
Median rent
Median rent in Baytown
$1,229/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Baytown is $1,229 per month as of June 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $721 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Baytown
109
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Baytown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Baytown, TX
Average rent prices in Baytown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Baytown, TX
Rent prices in Baytown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Baytown is $1,135, whereas a house costs $1,815. 1-bedroom apartments in Baytown run $945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,155.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $550 | No Change | 39% | |
1 bedroom | $945 |  2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,135 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,640 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | 1% | 2% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Baytown, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,135 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,325 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,815 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,103 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
39%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$945
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,135
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,640
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Baytown, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,135
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,815
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,103
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Baytown, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Baytown, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Baytown and Atascocita by all bedroom counts and property types.
Baytown
37%lower than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Baytown, TX is 42% lower than the median rent in Atascocita, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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3%$1,975
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4%$1,667
15%$1,599
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$1,902
6%$1,492
9%$1,392
Discover rentals in Baytown, TX
3h ago
Verified
1200 Missouri St, Baytown, TX 77520
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$541–$1,214
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 2
4d ago
907 N Pruett St, Baytown, TX 77520
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$599–$1,125
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1300 E James St, Baytown, TX 77520
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$799
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1711 James Bowie Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$681–$1,510
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,545
House for rent
Available Jul 21
9h ago
605 Hunt Rd, Baytown, TX 77521
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Baytown
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
Available Aug 3
3h ago
Verified
1200 Missouri St, Baytown, TX 77520
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$541–$1,214
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 2
12h ago
Verified
1601 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77520
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,499
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 30
3h ago
Verified
1200 Missouri St, Baytown, TX 77520
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$541–$1,214
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 2
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available May 27
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,270
$1,880
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 2
3h ago
Verified
1711 James Bowie Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$685–$1,460
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
3h ago
Verified
1200 Missouri St, Baytown, TX 77520
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$541–$1,214
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 2
1d ago
2700 Ward Rd, Baytown, TX 77520
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$835–$1,285
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Baytown, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Baytown rental market.
How much is rent in Baytown?
The average rent in Baytown is $1,229 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Baytown?
Average rent prices in Baytown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Baytown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Baytown is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $721 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Baytown?
To comfortably afford rent in Baytown, you'd need to earn approximately $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Baytown?
Baytown's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 per month. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 32% of monthly listings, with one-bedrooms accounting for 27% of the rental market.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).