Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Baytown, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Baytown, TX rent slipped 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,297/month. Renters today are paying $52 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.6% month-over-month increase in rents recently.
Compared to national trends
Baytown sits 31.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas with 112 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Baytown run around $550/month, 1-bedrooms around $906/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,194/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,300/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available for most renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Baytown fell 22.4% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 2.5%. This segment's larger drop reveals distinct pricing trends within the city's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Baytown
$1,297/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Baytown is $1,297 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $603 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Baytown
112
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Baytown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Baytown, TX
Average rent prices in Baytown have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,184, whereas a house costs $1,980. 1-bedroom apartments in Baytown run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $550 | No Change | 37% | |
1 bedroom | $906 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,194 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change |  1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 6% | 8% |
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 | $1,184 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,325 | 60% | - | |
Houses | $1,980 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $681 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
37%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$906
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,194
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
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
$1,184
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
60%
Houses
Average rent
$1,980
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$681
Last 30 days
2%
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
32%lower than the national median
13%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Baytown, TX is 40% lower than the median rent in Atascocita, TX.
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4%$1,350
1%Discover rentals in Baytown, TX
4d ago
907 N Pruett St, Baytown, TX 77520
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$599–$1,125
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1601 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77520
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$649–$1,699
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1300 E James St, Baytown, TX 77520
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$6,504
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3400 Shady Hill Dr, Baytown, TX 77521
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$906–$3,197
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Baytown
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
907 South Rd, Baytown, TX 77521
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$2,330
Apartment for rent
6h ago
605 Hunt Rd, Baytown, TX 77521
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1220 Knowlton Rd, Baytown, TX 77520
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$899–$1,249
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$6,504
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,125
House for rent
Available Nov 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,910
$1,620
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Verified
99 W Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Rd, Baytown, TX 77521
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,605–$1,909
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$2,405
$2,295
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,910
$1,620
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 3
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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 $1,297 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Baytown?
Average rent prices in Baytown have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Baytown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Baytown is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $603 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 $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Baytown?
May offers the lowest rents in Baytown while February sees the highest, creating a 13% difference between peak and off-peak pricing. Planning a May move could result in lower prices compared to winter months.
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).