Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 19, 2026
Average rent in
Katy, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Katy, TX rent slipped 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $10 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Katy sits 6.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 480 total rentals offering a moderate selection for renters in this Texas suburb.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Katy rent for $1,199/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,275/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,682/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,040/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,595/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Katy
$1,800/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Katy is $1,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $125 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Katy
480
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Katy rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Katy, TX
Average rent prices in Katy have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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
Katy, TX
Rent prices in Katy vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Katy is $1,556, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Katy run $1,277 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,670.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,199 |  1% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,275 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,682 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,039 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | 2% | 5% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Katy, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,556 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,675 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $870 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,682
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,039
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Katy, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,556
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$870
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Katy, 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 Katy, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Katy and Cinco Ranch by all bedroom counts and property types.
Katy
6%lower than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Katy, TX is 7% lower than the median rent in Cinco Ranch, TX.
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2%Discover rentals in Katy, TX
5d+ ago
House for rent in Katy
6610 Gorton Dr, Katy, TX 77449
4 beds
3.5 baths
$750
House for rent
Available Jun 1
8h ago
20000 Saums Rd, Katy, TX 77449
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$977–$1,845
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Katy
2035 Westborough Dr #2629, Katy, TX 77449
2 beds
2 baths
$1,001
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Katy
1117 Houghton Rd #2375, Katy, TX 77450
2 beds
2 baths
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Katy
5 beds
4.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Katy
22107 Deville Dr, Katy, TX 77450
4 beds
3 baths
$6,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Katy
719 Park Knoll Ln, Katy, TX 77450
4 beds
4.5 baths
$6,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Katy
5 beds
4.5 baths
$6,500
$6,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 29
5h ago
Verified
23100 Clay Rd, Katy, TX 77493
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,162–$2,290
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
Galileo Way, Katy, TX 77493
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,060–$2,448
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
1d ago
Verified
3702 Mirabeau Dr, Katy, TX 77494
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,430–$4,373
Price drop
House for rent
18h ago
Verified
222 Mason Creek Dr, Katy, TX 77450
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149–$2,013
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
23100 Clay Rd, Katy, TX 77493
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,162–$2,290
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
24757 Grand Harbor Dr, Katy, TX 77494
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,109–$1,809
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
$1,815
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,715
House for rent
Available Sep 22
5h ago
Verified
23100 Clay Rd, Katy, TX 77493
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,162–$2,290
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
Galileo Way, Katy, TX 77493
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,060–$2,448
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
1d ago
Verified
3702 Mirabeau Dr, Katy, TX 77494
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,430–$4,373
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
222 Mason Creek Dr, Katy, TX 77450
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,149
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Katy, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Katy rental market.
How much is rent in Katy?
The average rent in Katy is $1,800 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Katy?
Average rent prices in Katy have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Katy rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Katy is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Katy?
To comfortably afford rent in Katy, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Katy?
October offers the lowest rents in Katy, with approximately a 6% difference compared to February when rents peak. Searching in October could result in lower prices compared to the winter months.
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).