Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2025
Average rent in
Houston, TX
Last updated on September 26, 2025
Last updated on September 26, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX is $1,515. This is -23%, or $460, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,515
1%Total rentals
8,895
for rent on Zumper.com
As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX is $1,515. This is -23%, or $460, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,339. A 1-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX costs about $1,125 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,376. Houses for rent in Houston, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,050.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,245 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,514 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,939 |  1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | 20% | |
Studio | $1,367 | No Change | 6% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Clear Lake | $1,299 | |
Downtown Houston | $2,167 | |
Eldridge West Oaks | $1,325 | |
Great Uptown | $1,916 | |
Greater Heights | $1,987 | |
Greenway Upper Kirby | $2,000 | |
Midtown | $1,885 | |
Neartown Montrose | $2,026 | |
Washington Ave Memorial Park | $1,945 | |
Woodlake Briar Meadow | $1,249 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,339 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,743 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,050 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $737 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,367
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,514
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,939
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
20%
Great Uptown
Average rent
$1,916
Washington Ave Memorial Park
Average rent
$1,945
Neartown Montrose
Average rent
$2,026
Greenway Upper Kirby
Average rent
$2,000
Downtown Houston
Average rent
$2,167
Eldridge West Oaks
Average rent
$1,325
Midtown
Average rent
$1,885
Woodlake Briar Meadow
Average rent
$1,249
Clear Lake
Average rent
$1,299
Greater Heights
Average rent
$1,987
Apartments
Average rent
$1,339
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,743
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$737
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.
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
23%lower than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Houston, TX is 27% lower than the median rent in Cypress, TX.
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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.
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 |
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1d ago
4004 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$451–$1,580
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1d ago
11511 Crosby Fwy, Houston, TX 77013
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$494–$1,279
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8h ago
1914 Chestnut St, Houston, TX 77009
1 bed
0 baths
$500
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5301 5301 Collinsworth, Houston, TX 77026
1 bed
1 bath
$550–$750
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5d+ ago
Magnolia Park apartment for rent in Houston
Studio
1 bath
$550
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2d ago
12620 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX 77039
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$551–$1,891
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1221 Redford St, Houston, TX 77034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$559–$1,411
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5d+ ago
Greater Greenspoint condo for rent in Houston
Studio
1 bath
$568
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Houston
7 Lana Ln, Houston, TX 77027
4 beds
4 baths
$30,000
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5d+ ago
Fourth Ward apartment for rent in Houston
181 W Gray St #B2-7, Houston, TX 77019
2 beds
2 baths
$19,001
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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
3h ago
1958 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,180–$20,460
Price drop
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Available Feb 10
5d+ ago
Greenway - Upper Kirby condo for rent in Houston
3 beds
3 baths
$16,579
Condo for rent
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
6h ago
2651 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77098
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,797–$19,669
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
5d+ ago
Greenway - Upper Kirby apartment for rent in Houston
3330 Lake St #C5-20, Houston, TX 77098
3 beds
2 baths
$15,763
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 9
44m ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,709
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
300 Woerner Rd, Houston, TX 77090
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,539
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11700 Fuqua St, Houston, TX 77034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$839–$1,249
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
12801 Roydon Dr, Houston, TX 77034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$765–$1,269
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
270 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$885–$1,315
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,068–$1,665
Price drop
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44m ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,709
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,068–$1,665
Price drop
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13h ago
Verified
12200 Fleming Dr, Houston, TX 77013
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$570–$1,408
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
12500 Dunlap St, Houston, TX 77035
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$636–$1,115
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
2135 Lake Hills Dr, Houston, TX 77339
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$965–$1,770
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1d ago
Verified
1221 Redford St, Houston, TX 77034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$559–$1,411
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
15330 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$1,375
Apartment for rent
44m ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,709
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
9850 Meadowglen Ln, Houston, TX 77042
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$868–$1,779
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 21
1d ago
Verified
300 Woerner Rd, Houston, TX 77090
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,539
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11700 Fuqua St, Houston, TX 77034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$839–$1,249
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12801 Roydon Dr, Houston, TX 77034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$765–$1,269
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
270 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$885–$1,315
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,068–$1,665
Price drop
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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 $1,141 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Sugar Land ranked as the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,510.
- Pearland was the second priciest with rent at $1,360.
- Houston & League City tied for third with rents both priced at $1,230.
The Least Expensive
- Huntsville ranked as the most affordable city with rent priced at $870.
- Pasadena was second with rent at $910.
- Texas City & Lake Jackson tied for third with rents both priced at $920.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Pasadena experienced the largest annual rent price decline, falling 5.2%.
- Lake Jackson saw rent drop 1.1%, making it second.
- Baytown was third with rent decreasing 1%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Spring rent had the biggest monthly decline, falling 3.4%.
- Houston was second with rent dipping 1.6%.
- League City placed third with rent decreasing 0.8%.
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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