Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Friendswood, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Friendswood

$1,870/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Friendswood is $1,870 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $55 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Friendswood

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Friendswood rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,374, whereas a house costs $2,260. 1-bedroom apartments in Friendswood run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

No Change

113%

1 bedroom

$1,019

1%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,374

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,000

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,695

3%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

113%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,019

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,374

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

28%

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$1,870
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,220
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Friendswood, TX is 53% higher than the median rent in Baytown, TX.

Discover rentals in Friendswood, TX

Salem Square Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Salem Square Apartments

107 Clearview Ave, Friendswood, TX 77546

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,050–$1,505

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Enclave @ Quail Crossing 1

5000 Watkins Way, Friendswood, TX 77546

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,062–$1,596

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Enclave @ Quail Crossing 2

5000 Watkins Way, Friendswood, TX 77546

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,062–$1,596

Apartment for rent

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

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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 $1,870 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Friendswood?

Average rent prices in Friendswood have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Friendswood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Friendswood is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $55 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Friendswood?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Friendswood are Sunmeadow ($1,505/mo), Imperial Estates ($1,505/mo), and Eagle Lakes ($1,596/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Friendswood?

To comfortably afford rent in Friendswood, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

September offers the lowest rents in Friendswood with approximately 12% savings compared to January's peak prices, while July sees less competition among renters.

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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