Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
Friendswood, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Friendswood

$1,800/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Friendswood is $1,800 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $149 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Friendswood

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Friendswood rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Friendswood, TX

Average rent prices in Friendswood 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 Friendswood, TX

Rent prices in Friendswood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Friendswood is $1,519, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Friendswood run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,685.

Listings

Studio

$540

No Change

92%

1 bedroom

$1,009

1%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,425

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,975

No Change

13%

4 bedroom

$2,637

16%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$540

Last year

92%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,009

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,637

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

12%

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$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Friendswood, TX is 50% 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

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Country Living With Big City Conveniences!

107 Clearview Ave, Friendswood, TX 77546

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,299–$1,535

Apartment for rent

16635 David Glen Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,860

$1,730

Price drop

House for rent

Available Apr 24

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

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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 $1,800 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Friendswood?

Average rent prices in Friendswood have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Friendswood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Friendswood is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $149 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Friendswood?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Friendswood are Windsor Estates ($1,540/mo), Anna Alea ($1,594/mo), and Coward Creek ($1,595/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Friendswood?

To comfortably afford rent in Friendswood, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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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