Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 27, 2025
Last updated on December 27, 2025
Last updated on December 27, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX is $1,550. This is -19%, or $356, lower than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX is $1,550. This is -19%, or $356, 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 increased by 3% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,326. A 1-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX costs about $1,117 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,399. Houses for rent in Houston, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,215 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,510 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,297 | 5% | 11% | |
Studio | $1,358 | 9% | 22% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Houston | $2,219 | |
Eldridge West Oaks | $1,331 | |
Great Uptown | $1,830 | |
Greater Heights | $2,000 | |
Greenway Upper Kirby | $2,018 | |
Memorial | $1,972 | |
Midtown | $1,924 | |
Neartown Montrose | $2,050 | |
Washington Ave Memorial Park | $1,969 | |
Woodlake Briar Meadow | $1,274 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,326 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,723 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $724 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,358
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,215
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,510
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,297
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
Great Uptown
Average rent
$1,830
Washington Ave Memorial Park
Average rent
$1,969
Neartown Montrose
Average rent
$2,050
Downtown Houston
Average rent
$2,219
Greenway Upper Kirby
Average rent
$2,018
Eldridge West Oaks
Average rent
$1,331
Woodlake Briar Meadow
Average rent
$1,274
Midtown
Average rent
$1,924
Memorial
Average rent
$1,972
Greater Heights
Average rent
$2,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,326
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,723
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$724
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.
Median rent prices in Houston, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Cypress, TX.
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lower than the national median
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Houston, TX is 33% 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 |
5d+ ago
Verified
4227 Bayou Vista Drive, Houston, TX 77091
1 bed
1 bath
$225
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 17
5d+ ago
Verified
4227 Bayou Vista Drive, Houston, TX 77091
1 bed
2 baths
$225
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
4d ago
4004 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$451–$1,580
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
7320 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77093
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$455–$1,499
Apartment for rent
20h ago
11511 Crosby Fwy, Houston, TX 77013
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$494–$1,279
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Houston house for rent in Houston
2201 Preston St #1, Houston, TX 77003
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
$500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Dec 17
5d+ ago
Downtown Houston house for rent in Houston
800 Bagby St #2, Houston, TX 77002
5 beds
3 baths
$501
House for rent
Available Dec 17
13h ago
13420 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77067
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$505–$1,509
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
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
Greenway - Upper Kirby condo for rent in Houston
3 beds
3 baths
$16,579
Condo for rent
6h ago
1958 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,098–$21,487
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
3h ago
Verified
10121 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$859–$1,527
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
12801 Roydon Dr, Houston, TX 77034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,249
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
300 Woerner Rd, Houston, TX 77090
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,005–$1,560
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
9988 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$679–$1,537
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
270 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,320
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,709
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1 –3 beds
1–2 baths
$984–$1,665
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,709
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$984–$1,665
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
8162 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77063
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$1,425
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2135 Lake Hills Dr, Houston, TX 77339
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,650
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
5151 Hidalgo St, Houston, TX 77056
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,179–$3,866
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
15301 Northwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77040
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$865–$1,493
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
10121 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$859–$1,527
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
12801 Roydon Dr, Houston, TX 77034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$875–$1,249
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
300 Woerner Rd, Houston, TX 77090
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,005–$1,560
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
9988 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$679–$1,537
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
270 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,320
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,709
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
9850 Meadowglen Ln, Houston, TX 77042
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$858–$1,739
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
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 $1,126 last month.

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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.