Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
La Porte, TX

Median rent

Median rent in La Porte

$1,362/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in La Porte is $1,362 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $537 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in La Porte

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of La Porte rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in La Porte, TX

Average rent prices in La Porte 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 La Porte, TX

Rent prices in La Porte vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in La Porte is $1,317, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in La Porte run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,415.

Listings

Studio

$839

7%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,199

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,415

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,100

3%

23%

4 bedroom

$3,295

3%

105%

Studio

Average rent

$839

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,415

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

105%

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

Compare median rent prices in La Porte and Baytown by all bedroom counts and property types.

La Porte

Median rent price$1,362
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,297
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in La Porte, TX is 5% higher than the median rent in Baytown, TX.

Discover rentals in La Porte, TX

3036 S Broadway St #4080 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in La Porte

4 weeks free La Porte apartment with everything you need!

3036 S Broadway St #4080, La Porte, TX 77571

2 beds

1 bath

$969

Gateway Grove Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3h ago

8.8

Very good

Gateway Grove Apartments

315 N 2nd St, La Porte, TX 77571

2 beds

1 bath

$999

1032 S 6th St #4084 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in La Porte

Free luxury apartment locating in La Porte

1032 S 6th St #4084, La Porte, TX 77571

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199

3036 S Broadway St #4081 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in La Porte

4 weeks free La Porte luxury apartment

3036 S Broadway St #4081, La Porte, TX 77571

2 beds

2 baths

$1,209

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Frequently asked questions for La Porte, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the La Porte rental market.

How much is rent in La Porte?

The average rent in La Porte is $1,362 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in La Porte?

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

How does La Porte rent compare to the national average?

Rent in La Porte is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $537 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in La Porte?

To comfortably afford rent in La Porte, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in La Porte?

September offers the lowest rents in La Porte, with approximately 12% savings compared to January's peak pricing. If you're flexible with your move-in date, targeting a September lease could result in meaningful monthly savings.

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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