Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Houston
$1,370/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Houston is $1,370 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $530 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Houston
5,321
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Houston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Houston, TX
Average rent prices in Houston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,275, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Houston run $1,091 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,340.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,049 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,077 | 1% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,365 | 2% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,875 | No Change | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clear Lake | $1,230 | |
Downtown Houston | $2,125 | |
Eldridge West Oaks | $1,199 | |
Great Uptown | $1,653 | |
Greater Heights | $1,926 | |
Greenway Upper Kirby | $1,702 | |
Neartown Montrose | $1,548 | |
Sharpstown | $1,015 | |
Washington Ave Memorial Park | $1,825 | |
Woodlake Briar Meadow | $1,216 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,275 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,375 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $792 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,049
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,077
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,365
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
Great Uptown
Average rent
$1,653
Washington Ave Memorial Park
Average rent
$1,825
Woodlake Briar Meadow
Average rent
$1,216
Eldridge West Oaks
Average rent
$1,199
Downtown Houston
Average rent
$2,125
Clear Lake
Average rent
$1,230
Greenway Upper Kirby
Average rent
$1,702
Neartown Montrose
Average rent
$1,548
Greater Heights
Average rent
$1,926
Sharpstown
Average rent
$1,015
Apartments
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$792
Last 30 days
4%
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
$1,925
8%$1,670
1%$1,314
14%$2,100
6%$1,074
$1,852
12%$1,880
7%$1,791
5%$1,675
1%$1,374
9%$1,695
2%$1,645
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 | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 3% lower |
| Housing | 22% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Houston, TX
17h ago
Verified
7320 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77093
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,176
Apartment for rent
17h ago
11821 Cypress Corner Ln, Houston, TX 77065
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$461–$1,227
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4004 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,075–$1,482
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11511 Crosby Fwy, Houston, TX 77013
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$494–$1,279
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
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 24
5d+ ago
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove apartment for rent in Houston
2525 North Loop W #500, Houston, TX 77008
Studio
0 baths
$16,868
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 24
4h ago
2651 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77098
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,247–$17,834
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
16h ago
1958 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,709–$17,854
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 27
2h ago
Verified
10121 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$860–$1,630
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
9988 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$604–$3,759
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$954–$1,583
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$954–$1,583
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$935–$1,709
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
240 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$889–$1,309
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
10121 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$860–$1,630
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
9988 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$604–$3,759
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9850 Meadowglen Ln, Houston, TX 77042
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$858–$1,779
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
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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 $1,370 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Houston?
Average rent prices in Houston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $530 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Houston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Houston are Sharpstown ($1,015/mo), Eldridge West Oaks ($1,199/mo), and Woodlake Briar Meadow ($1,216/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Houston?
To comfortably afford rent in Houston, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/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 $1,087 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Pearland ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,260.
- Sugar Land was the second priciest with rent at $1,250.
- League City & Rosenberg tied for third with rents both priced at $1,170.
The Least Expensive
- Huntsville was the most affordable city with rent priced at $850.
- Lake Jackson & Baytown tied for the second least expensive with rents at $890.
- Texas City placed third with rent at $910.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Sugar Land experienced the largest annual rent decline, down 17.2%.
- Houston saw rent decrease 14.6%, making it second.
- Galveston placed third with rent dipping 9.6%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
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.