Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Clear Lake, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Clear Lake

$1,247/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clear Lake is $1,247 per month as of May 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $703 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clear Lake

106

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clear Lake rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Clear Lake, Houston, TX

Average rent prices in Clear Lake have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Clear Lake, Houston, TX

Rent prices in Clear Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clear Lake is $1,175, whereas a house costs $2,345. 1-bedroom apartments in Clear Lake run $987 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,260.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

2%

152%

1 bedroom

$990

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,265

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,800

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,400

5%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

152%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$990

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,265

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Clear Lake, 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.

How does rent in Clear Lake, Houston, TX compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Clear Lake and Edgebrook by all bedroom counts and property types.

Clear Lake

Median rent price$1,247
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$955
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clear Lake, Houston, TX is 31% higher than the median rent in Edgebrook, Houston, TX.

Discover rentals in Clear Lake, Houston, TX

Park at Clear Lake - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.8

Very good

Park at Clear Lake

1239 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$749–$1,045

Apartment for rent

Creekside Villas Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Creekside Villas Apartments

707 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77062

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$769–$1,619

Apartment for rent

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Barringer Square - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

9h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Verified

Barringer Square

623 Barringer Ln, Houston, TX 77598

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,011–$2,876

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 30

Call

17632 El Camino Real #2154 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Clear Lake apartment for rent in Houston

4 weeks free historic Houston location!!

17632 El Camino Real #2154, Houston, TX 77058

2 beds

1 bath

$964

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Clear Lake, Houston, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Clear Lake rental market.

How much is rent in Clear Lake?

The average rent in Clear Lake is $1,247 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clear Lake?

Average rent prices in Clear Lake have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Clear Lake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clear Lake is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $703 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Clear Lake?

To comfortably afford rent in Clear Lake, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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