Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Houston, TX rent slipped 10.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,399/month. Renters today are paying $171 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $1,584/month five months ago.
Compared to national trends
Houston sits 28.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option among major metros with 5,164 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Houston run around $1,049/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,100/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,300/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,050/month while apartments sit at $1,300/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Ridgelake Shores rents fell 55.8% year over year to $1,945/month across 22 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide 10.1% drop, showing a localized cooldown in that neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Houston
$1,399/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Houston is $1,399 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $551 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Houston
5,164
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Houston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Houston, TX
Average rent prices in Houston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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
Houston, TX
Rent prices in Houston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Houston is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Houston run $1,108 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,385.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,049 | 4% |  10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 2% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 4% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,915 | 7% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clear Lake | $1,254 | |
Downtown Houston | $2,112 | |
Eldridge West Oaks | $1,255 | |
Great Uptown | $1,693 | |
Greater Heights | $2,094 | |
Greenway Upper Kirby | $1,750 | |
Neartown Montrose | $1,980 | |
Sharpstown | $1,007 | |
Washington Ave Memorial Park | $1,879 | |
Woodlake Briar Meadow | $1,225 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,499 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,050 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $771 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,049
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,915
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
Great Uptown
Average rent
$1,693
Woodlake Briar Meadow
Average rent
$1,225
Washington Ave Memorial Park
Average rent
$1,879
Eldridge West Oaks
Average rent
$1,255
Greenway Upper Kirby
Average rent
$1,750
Downtown Houston
Average rent
$2,112
Neartown Montrose
Average rent
$1,980
Sharpstown
Average rent
$1,007
Clear Lake
Average rent
$1,254
Greater Heights
Average rent
$2,094
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,499
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$771
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Houston, 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 Houston, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Houston and Cypress by all bedroom counts and property types.
Houston
28%lower than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Houston, TX is 29% lower than the median rent in Cypress, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,969
3%$1,684
1%$1,259
20%$2,205
4%$1,076
2%$1,855
4%$1,697
2%$1,779
4%$1,750
3%$1,454
7%$1,750
2%$1,701
9%Cost of living in Houston, TX
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 3% lower |
| Housing | 21% lower |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in Houston, TX
4d ago
Edgebrook house for rent in Houston
1407 Marleen St #NA, Houston, TX 77034
Studio
0 baths
$399
House for rent
Available Jun 25
1d ago
Verified
7320 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77093
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,439
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
4004 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,016–$1,444
Apartment for rent
8h ago
6233 Gulfton St, Houston, TX 77081
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$493–$1,035
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove apartment for rent in Houston
2525 North Loop West #300, Houston, TX 77008
Studio
0 baths
$28,268
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 24
5d+ ago
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove apartment for rent in Houston
2525 North Loop West #500, Houston, TX 77008
Studio
0 baths
$16,868
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 24
20h ago
1958 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,311–$21,708
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
3h ago
2651 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77098
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,237–$15,038
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
2h ago
Verified
2111 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,395
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$773–$1,756
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
9988 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$764–$1,365
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$773–$1,756
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,709
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
240 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$899–$1,319
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2111 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,395
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$773–$1,756
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
9988 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$764–$1,365
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Houston, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Houston rental market.
How much is rent in Houston?
The average rent in Houston is $1,399 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Houston?
Average rent prices in Houston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Houston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Houston is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $551 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Houston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Houston are Sharpstown ($1,007/mo), Woodlake Briar Meadow ($1,225/mo), and Clear Lake ($1,254/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Houston?
To comfortably afford rent in Houston, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Houston?
Houston's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. These figures represent the current market across all property types in the city.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Houston Metro Report
The Zumper Houston Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to highlight the most and least expensive cities and those with the fastest growing rents. The Texas one bedroom median rent was $1,107 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Pearland ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,290.
- Sugar Land was the second priciest with rent at $1,270.
- League City placed third with rent priced at $1,240.
The Least Expensive
- Huntsville & Baytown tied for the most affordable city with rents both priced at $840.
- Texas City was second with rent at $900.
- Lake Jackson placed third with rent at $920.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Sugar Land experienced the largest annual rent decline, down 11.8%.
- Houston saw rent decrease 9.6%, making it second.
- Baytown placed third with rent dipping 8.7%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Sugar Land rent had the largest monthly decline, falling 4.5%.
- Pearland was second with rent decreasing 2.3%.
- Galveston placed third with rent dipping 1.9%.
About
The Zumper Houston Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.