Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 27, 2025

Average rent in
Houston, TX

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.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,550

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Total rentals

10,799

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
44%
32%
12%
9%
$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 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.

Rent comparables in
Houston, TX

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%

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%

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$1,550
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,299
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Houston, TX is 33% 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

$2,299

increased by16%

Last year

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$1,720

increased by10%

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$1,416

increased by13%

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$1,992

increased by16%

Last year

Pasadena

$1,109

increased by6%

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Pearland

$1,758

decreased by11%

Last year

Porter

$1,775

decreased by4%

Last year

Richmond

$1,950

increased by7%

Last year

Spring

$1,769

increased by9%

Last year

Stafford

$1,529

decreased by1%

Last year

Sugar Land

$1,947

increased by8%

Last year

Tomball

$1,745

increased by14%

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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.

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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4227 Bayou Vista Drive - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$225

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5d+ ago

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1 bed

2 baths

$225

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4d ago

8.8

Very good

AveCDC Terrace

4004 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$451–$1,580

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22h ago

9.9

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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

20h ago

8.4

Very good

Cypress Gardens

11511 Crosby Fwy, Houston, TX 77013

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$494–$1,279

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2201 Preston St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Downtown Houston house for rent in Houston

2201 Preston Street - 1

2201 Preston St #1, Houston, TX 77003

4 beds

3 baths

$3,000

$500

Price drop

House for rent

Available Dec 17

800 Bagby St #2 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Downtown Houston house for rent in Houston

800 Bagby Street - 2

800 Bagby St #2, Houston, TX 77002

5 beds

3 baths

$501

House for rent

Available Dec 17

Palladium Houston Ella - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.4

Very good

Palladium Houston Ella

13420 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77067

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$505–$1,509

Apartment for rent