Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
Kemah, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Kemah

$1,700/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kemah is $1,700 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $249 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kemah

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kemah 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 Kemah, TX

Average rent prices in Kemah have increased by 4% 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 Kemah, TX

Rent prices in Kemah vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kemah is $1,417, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Kemah run $1,105 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,529.

Listings

Studio

$560

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$1,207

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$1,441

6%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,225

17%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

50%

Studio

Average rent

$560

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,207

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,441

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

50%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kemah, 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 Kemah, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Kemah and Alvin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kemah

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$999
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kemah, TX is 70% higher than the median rent in Alvin, TX.

Discover rentals in Kemah, TX

381 Columbia Memorial Parkway - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

381 Columbia Memorial Parkway

381 Columbia Memorial Pkwy, Kemah, TX 77565

Studio

-1 baths

$499

Apartment for rent

Summerbrooke - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Summerbrooke

1225 Lawrence Rd, Kemah, TX 77565

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,127–$2,498

Apartment for rent

Available May 18

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3007 Columbia Memorial Pkwy #4086 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kemah

Up to reduced rents in the Kemah!!

3007 Columbia Memorial Pkwy #4086, Kemah, TX 77565

2 beds

1 bath

$1,149

Apartment for rent

106 Admiralty Way #1654 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kemah

reduced rents Kemah luxury apartment

106 Admiralty Way #1654, Kemah, TX 77565

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kemah, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Kemah rental market.

How much is rent in Kemah?

The average rent in Kemah is $1,700 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kemah?

Average rent prices in Kemah have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Kemah rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kemah is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $249 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kemah?

To comfortably afford rent in Kemah, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Kemah?

Kemah offers good options for renters with pets, with 46% of apartments welcoming furry companions. The coastal city's rental market includes approximately 27 pet-friendly listings available monthly out of the average 59 total listings.

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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