Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 30, 2026
Last updated on March 30, 2026
Last updated on March 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX is $1,484. This is -22%, or $425, lower than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX is $1,484. This is -22%, or $425, 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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,332. A 1-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX costs about $1,120 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,395. Houses for rent in Houston, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,120 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,431 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,990 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | 1% | 21% | |
Studio | $1,341 | 2% | 20% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Clear Lake | $1,274 | |
Downtown Houston | $2,104 | |
Eldridge West Oaks | $1,318 | |
Great Uptown | $1,793 | |
Greater Heights | $2,024 | |
Greenway Upper Kirby | $1,858 | |
Midtown | $1,792 | |
Neartown Montrose | $2,087 | |
Washington Ave Memorial Park | $1,958 | |
Woodlake Briar Meadow | $1,203 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,332 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,530 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $745 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,341
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,120
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,431
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,990
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
Great Uptown
Average rent
$1,793
Neartown Montrose
Average rent
$2,087
Washington Ave Memorial Park
Average rent
$1,958
Downtown Houston
Average rent
$2,104
Greenway Upper Kirby
Average rent
$1,858
Eldridge West Oaks
Average rent
$1,318
Woodlake Briar Meadow
Average rent
$1,203
Midtown
Average rent
$1,792
Greater Heights
Average rent
$2,024
Clear Lake
Average rent
$1,274
Apartments
Average rent
$1,332
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,530
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$745
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.
Median rent prices in Houston, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Cypress, TX.
Houston
lower than the national median
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Houston, TX is 29% 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 |
1d ago
Verified
7320 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77093
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$455–$1,499
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
11511 Crosby Fwy, Houston, TX 77013
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$494–$1,279
Apartment for rent
2d ago
11511 Crosby Fwy, Houston, TX 77013
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$494–$1,279
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7950 S Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77085
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$498–$1,283
Apartment for rent
4d ago
9125 Highway 6 N, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$498–$2,001
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Houston
E Sam Houston Pkwy N #4374, Houston, TX 77044
1 bed
1 bath
$504
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1101 Elder St, Houston, TX 77007
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$508–$1,988
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
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
5d+ ago
Greenway - Upper Kirby apartment for rent in Houston
2655 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77098
3 beds
3 baths
$15,937
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
8h ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$804–$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
11700 Fuqua St, Houston, TX 77034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,369
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,679
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10121 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$883–$1,532
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9988 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$713–$1,465
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
270 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$885–$1,379
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$804–$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,679
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
240 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$897–$1,299
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2135 Lake Hills Dr, Houston, TX 77339
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$906–$1,675
Apartment for rent
37m ago
Verified
1919 Post Oak Park Dr, Houston, TX 77027
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$2,855
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
5151 Hidalgo St, Houston, TX 77056
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,184–$3,866
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
6353 Skyline Dr, Houston, TX 77057
1–2 beds
1 bath
$920–$1,495
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
2111 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$3,095
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
10730 Glenora Dr, Houston, TX 77065
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$804–$1,545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
11700 Fuqua St, Houston, TX 77034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,369
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8255 Sunbury Ln, Houston, TX 77095
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$1,679
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10121 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$883–$1,532
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9988 Windmill Lakes Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$713–$1,465
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
270 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77598
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$885–$1,379
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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 $1,131 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.