Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Missouri City, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Missouri City rent stands today

    Missouri City, TX rent rose 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,080/month. Renters today are paying $82 more per month on average than last year, and the median is just 0.8% below the peak reached four months ago in January 2026.

  • Missouri City runs 6.7% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a total of 87 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Missouri City, 1-bedroom units rent for about $1,392/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,230/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,735/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,425/month, while apartments sit at $1,610/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Colony Lakes rents fell 71.2% year over year to $1,874/month across 12 rentals, marking a local decline. Meadowcreek also cooled with a 27.1% drop to $1,749/month, showing notable neighborhood-level shifts in Missouri City.

Median rent

Median rent in Missouri City

$2,080/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Missouri City is $2,080 per month as of May 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $131 more per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Missouri City

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Missouri City rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Missouri City, TX

Average rent prices in Missouri City have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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 Missouri City, TX

Rent prices in Missouri City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Missouri City is $1,610, whereas a house costs $2,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Missouri City run $1,394 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,392

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,230

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,735

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,392

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,230

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,735

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Missouri City and Bellaire by all bedroom counts and property types.

Missouri City

Median rent price$2,080
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,245
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Missouri City, TX is 67% higher than the median rent in Bellaire, TX.

Discover rentals in Missouri City, TX

4528 Trammel Fresno Rd #3829 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Missouri City

1 month free rent!! luxury apartment in Missouri City

4528 Trammel Fresno Rd #3829, Missouri City, TX 77459

2 beds

1 bath

$994

Apartment for rent

1310 Turtle Creek Dr #4492 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Missouri City

1 month freeupscale community in Southwest Houston

1310 Turtle Creek Dr #4492, Missouri City, TX 77489

2 beds

1 bath

$1,037

Apartment for rent

1806 Fm 1092 Rd #1465 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Missouri City

2 beds

2 baths

$1,299

Apartment for rent

8411 Sienna Springs Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Missouri City

*1 MONTH FREE*Spacious apartment in Missouri City

8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City, TX 77459

2 beds

2 baths

$1,370

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 3

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Frequently asked questions for Missouri City, TX

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

How much is rent in Missouri City?

The average rent in Missouri City is $2,080 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Missouri City?

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

How does Missouri City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Missouri City is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $131 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Missouri City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Missouri City are Colony Crossing ($1,150/mo), Meadowcreek ($1,749/mo), and Colony Lakes ($1,874/mo).

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

To comfortably afford rent in Missouri City, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Missouri City, Texas rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,800 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's 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).

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