Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Baytown, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Baytown, TX rent slipped 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,212/month. Renters today are paying $9 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Baytown sits 37.5% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Baytown rent for $550/month, 1-bedrooms for $885/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,175/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,699/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,160/month. These ranges reflect the variety of bedroom options available to renters in Baytown.
Median rent
Median rent in Baytown
$1,212/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Baytown is $1,212 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $728 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Baytown
105
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% 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 $1,142, whereas a house costs $1,842. 1-bedroom apartments in Baytown run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,179.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $550 | No Change | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $885 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,175 | 1% |  2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,699 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,160 | 5% | 7% |
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 | $1,142 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,229 | 186% | - | |
Houses | $1,842 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $664 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$885
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,160
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
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
$1,142
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,229
Last 30 days
186%
Houses
Average rent
$1,842
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$664
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
38%lower than the national median
7%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.
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6%$1,479
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3%$1,074
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5%$1,360
3%$1,375
1%Discover rentals in Baytown, TX
3d ago
Verified
1200 Missouri St, Baytown, TX 77520
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$541–$1,214
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 2
15h ago
907 N Pruett St, Baytown, TX 77520
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$599–$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1601 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77520
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$649–$1,500
Apartment for rent
15h ago
1300 E James St, Baytown, TX 77520
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$799
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3400 Shady Hill Dr, Baytown, TX 77521
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$906–$3,197
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,430
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Baytown
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Jun 30
15h ago
907 South Rd, Baytown, TX 77521
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$2,330
Apartment for rent
3d 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
605 Hunt Rd, Baytown, TX 77521
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$2,575
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1200 Missouri St, Baytown, TX 77520
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$541–$1,214
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 2
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,830
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Verified
8318 Black Pool St, Baytown, TX 77521
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available Jul 28
1d ago
Verified
1711 James Bowie Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$681–$1,510
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 11
3d 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
2700 Ward Rd, Baytown, TX 77520
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000–$1,050
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 $1,212 per month as of August 1, 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 3% since last year.
How does Baytown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Baytown is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $728 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 $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Baytown?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Baytown average around $940/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,160/month.
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).