Last updated on October 3, 2026

Average rent in
Katy, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Katy

$1,857/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Katy is $1,857 per month as of September 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $43 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Katy

510

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Katy rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Katy, TX

Average rent prices in Katy have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,569, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Katy run $1,329 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,745.

Listings

Studio

$1,267

4%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,314

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,744

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,013

4%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,267

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,314

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,744

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,013

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

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

Median rent price$1,857
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,009
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Katy, TX is 8% lower than the median rent in Cinco Ranch, TX.

Discover rentals in Katy, TX

2627 Marble Manor Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Katy

$650 - Bedroom In Katy With Great Amenities

2627 Marble Manor Ln #NA, Katy, TX 77449

1 bed

1 bath

$650

2035 Westborough Dr #2629 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Katy

Stunning & new community in Westborough Place1 month free

2035 Westborough Dr #2629, Katy, TX 77449

2 beds

2 baths

$1,001

1117 Houghton Rd #2375 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Katy

2 beds

2 baths

$1,150

1117 Houghton Rd #2374 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Katy

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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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 $1,857 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Katy?

Average rent prices in Katy have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Katy rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Katy is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $43 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 $74,000/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).

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