Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Bend Houston

$1,660/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Bend Houston is $1,660 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $265 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Bend Houston

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Bend Houston rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX

Average rent prices in Fort Bend Houston have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX

Rent prices in Fort Bend Houston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Bend Houston is $1,402, whereas a house costs $1,749. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Bend Houston run $1,098 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,327.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,244

No Change

95%

2 bedroom

$1,729

No Change

24%

3 bedroom

$1,744

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,650

6%

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,244

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

95%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,729

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,744

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

25%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Bend Houston, 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 Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Fort Bend Houston and Fondren Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fort Bend Houston

Median rent price$1,660
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,205
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX is 38% higher than the median rent in Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX.

Discover rentals in Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX

15766 Clarke Springs Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 13

15858 Clarke Springs Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 13

4751 E Ridge Creek Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Fort Bend Houston house for rent in Houston

House for rent

6719 Indian Falls Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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4 beds

2 baths

$1,580

House for rent

Available Sep 14

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Frequently asked questions for Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Bend Houston rental market.

How much is rent in Fort Bend Houston?

The average rent in Fort Bend Houston is $1,660 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Bend Houston?

Average rent prices in Fort Bend Houston have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Fort Bend Houston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Bend Houston is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $265 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Bend Houston?

To comfortably afford rent in Fort Bend Houston, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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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