Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
League City, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    League City, TX rent slipped 6.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,462/month. Renters today are paying $75 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in February 2026.

  • League City is 23.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 99 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in League City rent for $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,146/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,454/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms command higher rents, reaching $2,120 and $2,550 respectively.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for a median of $2,375/month while apartments sit at $1,348/month, reflecting the city's roughly even split between these property types. Apartments make up 51.8% of total rentals, with houses close behind at 45.7%.

Median rent

Median rent in League City

$1,462/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in League City is $1,462 per month as of September 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $438 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in League City

99

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of League City 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 League City, TX

Average rent prices in League City have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 League City, TX

Rent prices in League City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in League City is $1,347, whereas a house costs $2,375. 1-bedroom apartments in League City run $1,149 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,443.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,145

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,454

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,120

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,550

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,145

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,454

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,120

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in League City and Baytown by all bedroom counts and property types.

League City

Median rent price$1,462
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in League City, TX is 15% higher than the median rent in Baytown, TX.

Discover rentals in League City, TX

X-Banyan Cove Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

X-Banyan Cove Apartments

3001 E League City Pkwy, League City, TX 77573

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$858–$1,678

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Coronado

2901 Fm 518 Rd E, League City, TX 77573

2–3 beds

2 baths

$963–$1,651

Apartment for rent

Harbor Walk - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

Harbor Walk

2751 Fm 518 Rd E, League City, TX 77573

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,009–$1,425

Price drop

Apartment for rent

2757 Fm 518 Rd E #2776 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in League City

Unmistakable style here at this charming property in League City

2757 Fm 518 Rd E #2776, League City, TX 77573

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for League City, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the League City rental market.

How much is rent in League City?

The average rent in League City is $1,462 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in League City?

Average rent prices in League City have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does League City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in League City is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $438 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in League City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in League City are Tuscan Lakes ($1,270/mo), The Oaks Of Clear Creek ($1,278/mo), and Bay Ridge ($1,289/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in League City?

To comfortably afford rent in League City, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in League City?

September offers the best rental deals in League City, with prices running about 7% lower than December's peak rates. July and August see the most competition with higher demand, while November and December experience less overall demand.

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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