Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Bend Houston

$1,682/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Bend Houston is $1,682 per month as of November 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $217 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Bend Houston

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Bend Houston 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 Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX

Average rent prices in Fort Bend Houston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,574, whereas a house costs $1,699. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Bend Houston run $1,493 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,818.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,270

8%

60%

2 bedroom

$1,854

No Change

37%

3 bedroom

$1,700

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,715

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,270

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

60%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,854

Last year

37%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,715

Last year

7%

Fondren Gardens

Average rent

$857

Greater Fondren Southwest

Average rent

$1,059

Gulfton

Average rent

$1,022

Ost South Union

Average rent

$1,163

Sharpstown

Average rent

$1,040

Sunnyside

Average rent

$1,450

Apartments

Average rent

$1,574

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

15%

Condos

Average rent

$2,200

Houses

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,024

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

29%

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$1,682
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$857
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX is 96% higher than the median rent in Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX.

Discover rentals in Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX

5130 Ridgevan Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Fort Bend Houston house for rent in Houston

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,325

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5606 Maywood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fort Bend Houston house for rent in Houston

3 beds

2 baths

$1,499

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7710 Ellis Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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4 beds

2 baths

$1,575

Price dropped $85Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
16211 Bowridge Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4 beds

2 baths

$1,579

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2039 Diamond Crest Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2039 Diamond Crest Dr Missouri City, TX 77489

2039 Diamond Crest Dr, Houston, TX 77489

3 beds

2 baths

$2,120

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
4767 Beechaven St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fort Bend Houston house for rent in Houston

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4810 Ridgevan Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,976

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
15919 Hiram Clarke Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fort Bend Houston house for rent in Houston

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7710 Ellis Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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4 beds

2 baths

$1,575

Price dropped $85Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
7531 Glenbriar Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,720

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
7523 Appleridge Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,205

Price dropped $135Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
4615 S Ridgewalk Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,625

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4615 S Ridgewalk Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,625

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7531 Glenbriar Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,720

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
5602 Lyden Ridge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,671

Price dropped $260Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
8531 Quail Hills Dr - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,889

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7710 Ellis Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Verified

4 beds

2 baths

$1,575

Price dropped $85Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
7523 Appleridge Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,205

Price dropped $135Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
5602 Lyden Ridge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,671

Price dropped $260Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
8531 Quail Hills Dr - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

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4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,889

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,682 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Bend Houston?

Average rent prices in Fort Bend Houston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

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

Rent in Fort Bend Houston is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $217 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 $67,000/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).