Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
Independence Heights, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Independence Heights

$2,100/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Independence Heights is $2,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $175 more per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Independence Heights

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Independence Heights rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Independence Heights, Houston, TX

Average rent prices in Independence Heights have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 Independence Heights, Houston, TX

Rent prices in Independence Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Independence Heights is $1,725, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Independence Heights run $1,040 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,046

13%

34%

1 bedroom

$1,040

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,675

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,300

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$11,290

No Change

347%

Studio

Average rent

$1,046

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,040

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$11,290

Last year

347%

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

Compare median rent prices in Independence Heights and Braeswood Place by all bedroom counts and property types.

Independence Heights

Median rent price$2,100
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,470
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Independence Heights, Houston, TX is 43% higher than the median rent in Braeswood Place, Houston, TX.

Discover rentals in Independence Heights, Houston, TX

423 W Tidwell Rd #3238 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Independence Heights apartment for rent in Houston

1 bed

1 bath

$819

Apartment for rent

Donovan Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Donovan Village

601 W Donovan St, Houston, TX 77091

1–3 beds

1 bath

$899–$1,355

Apartment for rent

Whitney Heights - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Whitney Heights

447 E Whitney St, Houston, TX 77022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,190

Apartment for rent

306 Victoria Dr #4343 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Independence Heights apartment for rent in Houston

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Independence Heights, Houston, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Independence Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Independence Heights?

The average rent in Independence Heights is $2,100 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Independence Heights?

Average rent prices in Independence Heights have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Independence Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Independence Heights is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Independence Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Independence Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/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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