Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 5, 2026
Average rent in
Katy, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Katy rent stands today
Katy, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,854/month. Renters are paying $49 more per month on average than last year, with a modest 0.8% increase month to month.
Compared to national trends
Katy sits 4.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 507 total rentals offering a moderate market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Katy rent for $1,194/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,275/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,669/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,050 and $2,625 respectively. Houses carry a median rent of $2,200/month compared to $1,636/month for apartments, reflecting the inventory split.
Median rent
Median rent in Katy
$1,854/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Katy is $1,854 per month as of July 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $96 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Katy
507
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Katy rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Katy, TX
Average rent prices in Katy have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,636, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Katy run $1,285 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,666.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,194 |  3% |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,275 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,669 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,625 | 1% | 3% |
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 | $1,636 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,675 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $814 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,194
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,669
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
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
$1,636
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$814
Last 30 days
11%
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
5%lower than the national median
20%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Katy, TX is 20% lower than the median rent in Cinco Ranch, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,332
8%$1,955
2%$2,500
5%$2,453
121%$1,269
19%$1,720
7%$2,200
1%$1,554
1%$1,786
4%$1,775
8%$1,452
8%$1,726
5%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
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
Park Tree Ln #2609, Katy, TX 77450
2 beds
2 baths
$1,180
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1518 East Ave, Katy, TX 77493
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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
House for rent in Katy
2815 Empire Oaks Ln, Katy, TX 77494
3 beds
2 baths
$6,250
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Katy
5 beds
4.5 baths
$6,000
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
2d ago
Verified
22851 Terazzo Dr, Katy, TX 77449
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,259–$2,732
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3702 Mirabeau Dr, Katy, TX 77494
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,450–$3,838
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
23100 Clay Rd, Katy, TX 77493
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,108–$2,340
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
Galileo Way, Katy, TX 77493
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,060–$2,375
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 5
22h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,075
$1,835
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 11
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,335
$2,160
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 17
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,895
$2,625
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 23
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,255
$2,155
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 31
2d ago
Verified
22851 Terazzo Dr, Katy, TX 77449
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$2,259–$2,732
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
3702 Mirabeau Dr, Katy, TX 77494
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,450–$3,838
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
23100 Clay Rd, Katy, TX 77493
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,108–$2,340
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
Galileo Way, Katy, TX 77493
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,060–$2,375
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 5
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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 $1,854 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Katy?
Average rent prices in Katy have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Katy rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Katy is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $96 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?
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).