Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 10, 2026
Last updated on February 10, 2026
Last updated on February 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX is $1,569. This is -17%, or $331, lower than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX is $1,569. This is -17%, or $331, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX have decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Houston, TX is $1,327. A 1-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX costs about $1,118 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,395. Houses for rent in Houston, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,259 | 5% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,563 | 7% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 4% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,267 | 5% | 12% | |
Studio | $1,362 | 1% | 19% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Clear Lake | $1,370 | |
Downtown Houston | $2,222 | |
Eldridge West Oaks | $1,378 | |
Great Uptown | $1,899 | |
Greater Heights | $1,973 | |
Greenway Upper Kirby | $1,983 | |
Midtown | $1,906 | |
Neartown Montrose | $2,047 | |
Washington Ave Memorial Park | $1,984 | |
Woodlake Briar Meadow | $1,308 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,327 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,730 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $720 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,362
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,259
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,563
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,267
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
Great Uptown
Average rent
$1,899
Washington Ave Memorial Park
Average rent
$1,984
Neartown Montrose
Average rent
$2,047
Downtown Houston
Average rent
$2,222
Greenway Upper Kirby
Average rent
$1,983
Woodlake Briar Meadow
Average rent
$1,308
Eldridge West Oaks
Average rent
$1,378
Greater Heights
Average rent
$1,973
Midtown
Average rent
$1,906
Clear Lake
Average rent
$1,370
Apartments
Average rent
$1,327
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,730
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$720
Last 30 days
3%
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.
Median rent prices in Houston, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Cypress, TX.
Houston
lower than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Houston, TX is 25% lower than the median rent in Cypress, TX.
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The overall cost of living in Houston, TX is 6% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 4% higher |
Groceries | 1% lower |
Health | 2% lower |
Housing | 21% lower |
Transportation | 6% lower |
Utilities | 8% lower |
3d ago
2136 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$439–$1,990
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4004 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$451–$1,580
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7320 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77093
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$455–$1,499
Apartment for rent
4d ago
11511 Crosby Fwy, Houston, TX 77013
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$494–$1,279
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
9125 Highway 6 N, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$498–$2,001
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8050 Tavenor Ln, Houston, TX 77075
1 bed
0 baths
$500
House for rent
Available Jan 31
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houston
E Sam Houston Pkwy N #4374, Houston, TX 77044
1 bed
1 bath
$504
Apartment for rent
2d ago
13420 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77067
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$505–$1,887
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
Fourth Ward apartment for rent in Houston
181 W Gray St #B2-7, Houston, TX 77019
2 beds
2 baths
$19,001
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 9
5d+ ago
Fourth Ward apartment for rent in Houston
181 W Gray St #B7-25, Houston, TX 77019
2 beds
2 baths
$19,001
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 9
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
41m ago
1958 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,462–$21,722
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
Neartown - Montrose apartment for rent in Houston
1957 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
3 beds
2 baths
$16,627
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 11
5d+ ago
Neartown - Montrose apartment for rent in Houston
1957 W Gray St #C4-44, Houston, TX 77019
3 beds
2 baths
$16,624
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 11
5d+ ago
Neartown - Montrose apartment for rent in Houston
1321 Montrose Blvd #S0-5, Houston, TX 77019
Studio
1 bath
$16,215
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 8
2h ago
Verified
11700 Fuqua St, Houston, TX 77034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$959–$1,269
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
300 Woerner Rd, Houston, TX 77090
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$965–$1,560
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$845–$1,709
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
12801 Roydon Dr, Houston, TX 77034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,249
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
9988 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$822–$1,537
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
270 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$910–$1,404
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$845–$1,709
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$984–$1,665
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
240 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$897–$1,299
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
2135 Lake Hills Dr, Houston, TX 77339
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,650
Apartment for rent
39m ago
Verified
6363 Skyline Dr, Houston, TX 77057
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,102–$1,463
Apartment for rent
39m ago
Verified
6353 Skyline Dr, Houston, TX 77057
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,028–$1,495
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
5151 Hidalgo St, Houston, TX 77056
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,244–$3,866
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
11700 Fuqua St, Houston, TX 77034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$959–$1,269
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
300 Woerner Rd, Houston, TX 77090
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$965–$1,560
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$845–$1,709
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
12801 Roydon Dr, Houston, TX 77034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,249
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
9988 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$822–$1,537
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
270 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$910–$1,404
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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 $1,124 last month.

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The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
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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.
Crystal 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.