Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 12, 2025

Average rent in
Houston, TX

Last updated on November 12, 2025

Last updated on November 12, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX is $1,499. This is -22%, or $421, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,499

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

9,001

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX is $1,499. This is -22%, or $421, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
47%
31%
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 2% 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 $1,325. A 1-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX costs about $1,118 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,375. Houses for rent in Houston, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,999.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,219

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,500

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,900

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,200

4%

23%

Studio

$1,379

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,379

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,219

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

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$1,499
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,959
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Houston, TX is 24% 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

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Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Cypress

$1,959

increased by7%

Last year

Humble

$1,645

increased by4%

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$1,298

increased by7%

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Missouri City

$1,900

increased by13%

Last year

Pasadena

$1,074

decreased by4%

Last year

Pearland

$1,620

decreased by20%

Last year

Porter

$1,775

decreased by3%

Last year

Richmond

$1,770

decreased by4%

Last year

Spring

$1,695

increased by7%

Last year

Stafford

$1,529

decreased by2%

Last year

Sugar Land

$1,864

increased by4%

Last year

Tomball

$1,498

decreased by1%

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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AveCDC Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.3

Excellent

AveCDC Terrace

4004 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$451–$1,580

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Avenue on 34th - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Avenue on 34th

2136 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$454–$1,990

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Redwood Heights - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Redwood Heights

7320 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77093

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$455–$1,499

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Cypress Gardens - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Cypress Gardens

11511 Crosby Fwy, Houston, TX 77013

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$494–$1,279

Apartment for rent

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Rent special

8h ago

8.3

Very good

Ridley Apartments

2815 Greenridge Dr, Houston, TX 77057

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$496–$1,502

Apartment for rent

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8h ago

8.8

Very good

Palladium Houston Ella

13420 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77067

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$505–$1,509

Apartment for rent

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4d ago

8

Very good

AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts

1101 Elder St, Houston, TX 77007

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$508–$1,988

Apartment for rent

Twelve620 - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.3

Very good

Twelve620

12620 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX 77039

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$551–$1,891

Apartment for rent