Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 28, 2026

Average rent in
Houston, TX

Last updated on March 28, 2026

Last updated on March 28, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX is $1,461. This is -23%, or $448, lower than the national average.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,461

decreased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

6,750

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX is $1,461. This is -23%, or $448, lower than the national average.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
48%
30%
10%
8%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

57%
43%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 price trends in
Houston, TX

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Houston, TX

The monthly rent for an apartment in Houston, TX is $1,314. A 1-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX costs about $1,119 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,350. Houses for rent in Houston, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,025.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,119

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,381

1%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,982

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,300

1%

23%

Studio

$1,379

2%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,379

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,119

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,381

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,982

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

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.

Compare rent prices in Houston, TX to other cities

Median rent prices in Houston, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Cypress, TX.

Houston

Median rent price$1,461
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,099
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Houston, TX is 30% lower than the median rent in Cypress, TX.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Cypress

$2,099

increased by5%

Last year

Humble

$1,700

increased by3%

Last year

Jersey Village

$1,309

increased by8%

Last year

Missouri City

$2,062

increased by3%

Last year

Pasadena

$1,080

Flat

Last year

Pearland

$1,724

increased by3%

Last year

Porter

$1,847

increased by5%

Last year

Richmond

$1,819

Flat

Last year

Spring

$1,800

increased by9%

Last year

Stafford

$1,379

decreased by12%

Last year

Sugar Land

$1,838

increased by4%

Last year

Tomball

$1,700

increased by11%

Last year

Cost of living in
Houston, TX

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

4% higher

Groceries

1% lower

Health

2% lower

Housing

21% lower

Transportation

6% lower

Utilities

8% lower

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7320 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77093

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$455–$1,499

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1–4 beds

1–2 baths

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14h ago

9.4

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Cypress Gardens

11511 Crosby Fwy, Houston, TX 77013

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$494–$1,279

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15h ago

8.4

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Cypress Gardens

11511 Crosby Fwy, Houston, TX 77013

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$494–$1,279

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9.7

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Floral Gardens

7950 S Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77085

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$498–$1,283

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2d ago

8.8

Very good

Taylor at Copperfield

9125 Highway 6 N, Houston, TX 77095

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$498–$2,001

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5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$504

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AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts

1101 Elder St, Houston, TX 77007

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$508–$1,988

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