Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Kingwood, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Kingwood

$1,452/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kingwood is $1,452 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $488 less per month.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kingwood

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kingwood rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kingwood, Houston, TX

Average rent prices in Kingwood have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Kingwood, Houston, TX

Rent prices in Kingwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kingwood is $1,299, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Kingwood run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,382.

Listings

Studio

$799

No Change

50%

1 bedroom

$1,099

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,385

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,895

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,215

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,385

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,215

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Kingwood and Walden On Lake Houston by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kingwood

Median rent price$1,452
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,980
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kingwood, Houston, TX is 27% lower than the median rent in Walden On Lake Houston, Atascocita, TX.

Discover rentals in Kingwood, Houston, TX

Mustang on the Trail - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5h ago

10

Excellent

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Mustang on the Trail

2135 Lake Hills Dr, Houston, TX 77339

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$923–$1,567

Apartment for rent

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Elm Grove - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

8h ago

8.8

Very good

Elm Grove

2921 Sycamore Springs Dr, Houston, TX 77339

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$939–$1,624

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Trailwood Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Trailwood Village Apartments

2200 Lake Village Dr, Houston, TX 77339

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$990–$2,503

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 19

2927 Sycamore Springs Dr #2481 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kingwood apartment for rent in Houston

Perfect backdrop to modern living in Kingwood

2927 Sycamore Springs Dr #2481, Houston, TX 77339

2 beds

2 baths

$1,112

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kingwood, Houston, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Kingwood rental market.

How much is rent in Kingwood?

The average rent in Kingwood is $1,452 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kingwood?

Average rent prices in Kingwood have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Kingwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kingwood is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $488 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kingwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Kingwood, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/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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