Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Average rent in
Houston, TX

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Last updated on February 10, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX is $1,569. This is -17%, or $331, lower than the national average.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,569

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

7,606

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Houston, TX is $1,569. This is -17%, or $331, lower than the national average.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
43%
33%
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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,327. A 1-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX costs about $1,118 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

$1,259

5%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,563

7%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,000

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,267

5%

12%

Studio

$1,362

1%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,362

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,259

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,563

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,267

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

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$1,569
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,104
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Houston, TX is 25% 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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$2,104

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$1,680

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$1,381

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$2,100

increased by13%

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$1,100

increased by6%

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$1,782

decreased by5%

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$1,795

increased by2%

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$1,871

increased by2%

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$1,750

increased by9%

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$1,510

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Last year

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$1,938

increased by8%

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$1,675

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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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3d ago

8.8

Very good

Avenue on 34th

2136 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$439–$1,990

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8.8

Very good

AveCDC Terrace

4004 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

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9.9

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1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$455–$1,499

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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

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5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Taylor at Copperfield

9125 Highway 6 N, Houston, TX 77095

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$498–$2,001

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3d ago

7.4

Very good

8050 Tavenor Lane, Unit 1A

8050 Tavenor Ln, Houston, TX 77075

1 bed

0 baths

$500

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Houston

1 bed

1 bath

$504

Apartment for rent

Palladium Houston Ella - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Palladium Houston Ella

13420 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77067

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$505–$1,887

Apartment for rent