Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Independence Heights, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Independence Heights

$1,752/mo

increased by44%

vs previous year

The average rent in Independence Heights is $1,752 per month as of November 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $148 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Independence Heights

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Independence Heights rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 44% 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 $1,355, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Independence Heights run $1,626 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,687.

Listings

Studio

$1,831

4%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,514

4%

67%

2 bedroom

$1,675

No Change

58%

3 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,750

186%

63%

Studio

Average rent

$1,831

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,514

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

67%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

58%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

186%

Last year

63%

Braeswood Place

Average rent

$1,410

Greater Greenspoint

Average rent

$945

Greater Inwood

Average rent

$1,159

Lazy Brook Timbergrove

Average rent

$1,247

Macgregor

Average rent

$1,245

Northside Northline

Average rent

$1,190

Apartments

Average rent

$1,355

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

46%

Condos

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

45%

Houses

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

17%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,037

Last 30 days

11%

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$1,752
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,410
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Independence Heights, Houston, TX is 24% 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

11h ago

8.8

Very good

Donovan Village

601 W Donovan St, Houston, TX 77091

1–3 beds

1 bath

$899–$1,355

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Whitney Heights - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Whitney Heights

447 E Whitney St, Houston, TX 77022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,190

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.
1315 E 33rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Independence Heights house for rent in Houston

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

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.
306 Victoria Dr #4343 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Independence Heights apartment for rent in Houston

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

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.
3514 Ajax St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$3,117

Price dropped $425Fees 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.
648 Westcross St #805 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Independence Heights condo for rent in Houston

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1404 E 31st St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Independence Heights townhouse for rent in Houston

2 beds

2.5 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.
641 W Crosstimbers St #329 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Independence Heights apartment for rent in Houston

1 bed

1 bath

$1,296

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.
343 E Delz Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,365

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.
Donovan Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

11h ago

8.8

Very good

Donovan Village

601 W Donovan St, Houston, TX 77091

1–3 beds

1 bath

$899–$1,355

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
648 Westcross St #805 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Independence Heights condo for rent in Houston

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
4109 Castor St ##B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Independence Heights apartment for rent in Houston

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,900

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.
343 E Delz Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$1,365

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.
3514 Ajax St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$3,117

Price dropped $425Fees 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.
Donovan Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

11h ago

8.8

Very good

Donovan Village

601 W Donovan St, Houston, TX 77091

1–3 beds

1 bath

$899–$1,355

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
4702 Independence Heights Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Independence Heights apartment for rent in Houston

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,500

Price dropped $150Fees 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.
Whitney Heights - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Whitney Heights

447 E Whitney St, Houston, TX 77022

2 beds

1 bath

$1,190

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.
3514 Ajax St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$3,117

Price dropped $425Fees 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.
335 Spell St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Independence Heights house for rent in Houston

335 Spell

335 Spell St, Houston, TX 77022

3 beds

1 bath

$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.
4702 Independence Heights Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Independence Heights apartment for rent in Houston

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,500

Price dropped $150Fees 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 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 $1,752 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Independence Heights?

Average rent prices in Independence Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 44% since last year.

How does Independence Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Independence Heights is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $148 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 $70,000/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).