Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
Independence Heights, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Independence Heights

$1,850/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Independence Heights is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Independence Heights

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Independence Heights rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,212. 1-bedroom apartments in Independence Heights run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,221

13%

51%

1 bedroom

$899

5%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,600

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,900

26%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,221

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

51%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

24%

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$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,465
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Independence Heights, Houston, TX is 26% higher than the median rent in Braeswood Place, Houston, TX.

Discover rentals in Independence Heights, Houston, TX

Donovan Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Donovan Village

601 W Donovan St, Houston, TX 77091

1–3 beds

1 bath

$899–$1,355

Whitney Heights - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Whitney Heights

447 E Whitney St, Houston, TX 77022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,190

306 Victoria Dr #4343 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Independence Heights apartment for rent in Houston

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

603 W Donovan St #3017 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Independence Heights apartment for rent in Houston

Up to 8 weeks free! modern Northside apartment

603 W Donovan St #3017, Houston, TX 77091

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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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 $1,850 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Independence Heights?

Average rent prices in Independence Heights have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Independence Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Independence Heights is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less 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 $74,000/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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