Last updated on July 2, 2026

Average rent in
Friendswood, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Friendswood

$1,952/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Friendswood is $1,952 per month as of June 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Friendswood

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Friendswood rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Friendswood, TX

Average rent prices in Friendswood have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased 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 Friendswood, TX

Rent prices in Friendswood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Friendswood is $1,517, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Friendswood run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,551.

Listings

Studio

$540

No Change

81%

1 bedroom

$1,003

1%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,550

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,000

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,924

6%

40%

Studio

Average rent

$540

Last year

81%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,003

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,924

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

40%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Friendswood, 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 Friendswood, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Friendswood and Baytown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Friendswood

Median rent price$1,952

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,215
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Friendswood, TX is 61% higher than the median rent in Baytown, TX.

Discover rentals in Friendswood, TX

5006 Watkins Way #4035 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Friendswood

Spacious 1bed 1bath apartment in Quail Crossing!reduced rents

5006 Watkins Way #4035, Friendswood, TX 77546

2 beds

2 baths

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Country Living With Big City Conveniences! - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.5

Very good

Country Living With Big City Conveniences!

107 Clearview Ave, Friendswood, TX 77546

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,300–$1,550

Apartment for rent

3758 Laura Leigh Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Friendswood

Condominium, Traditional - Friendswood, TX

3758 Laura Leigh Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

House for rent

2122 Heritage Colony Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Friendswood

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Friendswood, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Friendswood rental market.

How much is rent in Friendswood?

The average rent in Friendswood is $1,952 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Friendswood?

Average rent prices in Friendswood have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Friendswood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Friendswood is roughly the same as the national average.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Friendswood?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Friendswood are The Forest ($1,517/mo), Windsor Estates ($1,550/mo), and Coward Creek ($1,594/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Friendswood?

To comfortably afford rent in Friendswood, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Friendswood?

Friendswood's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while 2-bedroom units also average around $1,400 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced rent increases from the previous year, with 2-bedrooms rising 13.2% and 1-bedrooms up 5.6%.

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).

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