Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 20, 2026
Average rent in
Katy, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on May 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Katy, TX rent slipped 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters today are paying slightly less than last year, with the month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market cools from its recent peak in January 2026.
Compared to national trends
Katy sits 7.9% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 494 total rentals available for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Katy rent for $1,138/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,252/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,660/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,015/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,450/month. The 4+ bedroom median of $2,450/month marks the upper end of the bedroom-tier spectrum.
Median rent
Median rent in Katy
$1,795/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Katy is $1,795 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $154 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Katy
494
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Katy rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Katy, TX
Average rent prices in Katy have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,502, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Katy run $1,260 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,639.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,138 | 4% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,252 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,659 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,015 | No Change |  1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | 2% | 6% |
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 | $1,502 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,691 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $760 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,138
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,252
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,659
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,015
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
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
$1,502
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,691
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$760
Last 30 days
5%
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
8%lower than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Katy, TX is 19% lower than the median rent in Cinco Ranch, TX.
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4%Discover rentals in Katy, TX
5d+ ago
House for rent in Katy
2223 Cambridge Dale Ct, Katy, TX 77493
1 bed
1 bath
$695
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Katy
2035 Westborough Dr #2629, Katy, TX 77449
2 beds
2 baths
$1,001
Apartment for rent
1d ago
21550 Provincial Blvd, Katy, TX 77450
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,139–$2,129
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Katy
1414 East Ave Apt A #Apt A, Katy, TX 77493
2 beds
1 bath
$1,145
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Katy
6411 Tea Tree Dr, Katy, TX 77494
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,900
House for rent
Available Jan 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Katy
5 beds
4.5 baths
$6,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Katy
29914 Reagans Ranch Dr, Katy, TX 77494
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Mar 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Katy
4 beds
3 baths
$4,800
House for rent
19h ago
Verified
22851 Terazzo Dr, Katy, TX 77449
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,179–$2,726
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
23100 Clay Rd, Katy, TX 77493
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,374–$1,925
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
3702 Mirabeau Dr, Katy, TX 77494
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,402–$3,659
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
Galileo Way, Katy, TX 77449
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,885–$2,465
Apartment for rent
Available May 20
20h ago
Verified
23100 Clay Rd, Katy, TX 77493
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,374–$1,925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
24757 Grand Harbor Dr, Katy, TX 77494
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,179–$1,939
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,275
$2,135
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,920
$1,685
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 31
19h ago
Verified
22851 Terazzo Dr, Katy, TX 77449
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,179–$2,726
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
23100 Clay Rd, Katy, TX 77493
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,374–$1,925
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
3702 Mirabeau Dr, Katy, TX 77494
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,402–$3,659
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
Galileo Way, Katy, TX 77449
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,885–$2,465
Apartment for rent
Available May 20
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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 $1,795 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Katy?
Average rent prices in Katy have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Katy rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Katy is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $154 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?
Katy, Texas rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 per month. These figures reflect the current market across the city's diverse rental inventory.
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).