Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Houston, TX rent slipped 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,420/month. Renters today are paying $79 less per month on average than last year, following a decline from the peak of $1,584/month in January 2026.
Compared to national trends
Houston sits 25.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters compared to many other metros, with 5,815 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Houston run around $1,197/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,113/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,420/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,895/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,250/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters target in Houston, TX.
Price ranges
Houses rent for $2,000/month while apartments rent for $1,323/month in Houston, TX. Apartments make up 66% of the total rentals, with houses accounting for 22.9%, reflecting the property-type rent spread.
Median rent
Median rent in Houston
$1,420/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Houston is $1,420 per month as of November 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $480 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Houston
5,815
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Houston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Houston, TX
Average rent prices in Houston have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,323, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Houston run $1,129 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,197 |  3% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,113 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,420 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clear Lake | $1,279 | |
Downtown Houston | $2,150 | |
Eldridge West Oaks | $1,237 | |
Great Uptown | $1,709 | |
Greater Heights | $1,943 | |
Greenway Upper Kirby | $1,739 | |
Midtown | $1,782 | |
Neartown Montrose | $2,000 | |
Washington Ave Memorial Park | $1,866 | |
Woodlake Briar Meadow | $1,194 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,323 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,499 | 3% | 14% | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $788 | 3% | 9% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,113
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,420
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Great Uptown
Average rent
$1,709
Washington Ave Memorial Park
Average rent
$1,866
Neartown Montrose
Average rent
$2,000
Downtown Houston
Average rent
$2,150
Woodlake Briar Meadow
Average rent
$1,194
Greater Heights
Average rent
$1,943
Eldridge West Oaks
Average rent
$1,237
Greenway Upper Kirby
Average rent
$1,739
Clear Lake
Average rent
$1,279
Midtown
Average rent
$1,782
Apartments
Average rent
$1,323
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,499
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$788
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
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
25%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Houston, TX is 22% lower than the median rent in Cypress, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,810
8%$1,725
5%$1,306
1%$2,121
12%$1,062
1%$1,785
10%$1,902
7%$1,810
2%$1,750
3%$1,394
9%$1,700
9%$1,702
14%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 | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 3% lower |
| Housing | 22% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Houston, TX
7h ago
8600 Theta St, Houston, TX 77034
1–2 beds
1 bath
$449–$679
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7320 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77093
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,299
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
11821 Cypress Corner Ln, Houston, TX 77065
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$461–$1,227
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
9800 Hollock St, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$465–$1,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove apartment for rent in Houston
2525 North Loop W #300, Houston, TX 77008
Studio
0 baths
$28,268
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 17
5d+ ago
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove apartment for rent in Houston
2525 North Loop W #500, Houston, TX 77008
Studio
0 baths
$16,868
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 24
1h ago
2651 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77098
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,280–$17,417
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 11
1d ago
Great Uptown house for rent in Houston
4 beds
5.5 baths
$13,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jan 10
2h ago
Verified
270 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,405
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2000 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$881–$1,859
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
240 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$923–$1,347
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
12801 Roydon Dr, Houston, TX 77034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$857–$1,243
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2000 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$881–$1,859
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
240 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$923–$1,347
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$969–$1,890
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,005–$1,735
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
26m ago
Verified
10700 Fuqua St, Houston, TX 77089
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$845–$1,830
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
2h ago
Verified
270 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,405
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2000 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$881–$1,859
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
240 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$923–$1,347
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $1,420 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Houston?
Average rent prices in Houston have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Houston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Houston is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $480 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Houston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Houston are Woodlake Briar Meadow ($1,194/mo), Eldridge West Oaks ($1,237/mo), and Clear Lake ($1,279/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Houston?
To comfortably afford rent in Houston, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Houston?
April offers the best rental deals in Houston with the lowest prices of the year, while January sees the highest rents with roughly a 3.5% difference between these months.
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 $1,099 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Sugar Land ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,290.
- Pearland was the second priciest with rent at $1,270.
- Houston placed third with rent priced at $1,210.
The Least Expensive
- Huntsville was the most affordable city with rent priced at $850.
- Baytown ranked as the second least expensive with rent at $870.
- Texas City placed third with rent at $900.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Baytown experienced the largest annual rent decline, down 13%.
- Sugar Land saw rent decrease 11%, making it second.
- Galveston placed third with rent dipping 8.1%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Baytown rent had the largest monthly decline, falling 3.3%.
- Lake Jackson, Pasadena & Texas City tied for second with rents all decreasing 1.1%.
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.
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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.