Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Pearland, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Pearland, TX rent rose 9.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $155 more per month on average than last year, with a modest decline in month-over-month rent.

  • Pearland is 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 137 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Pearland run around $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,264/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,694/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,650/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Pearland

$1,800/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pearland is $1,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pearland

137

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pearland rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pearland, TX

Average rent prices in Pearland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Pearland, TX

Rent prices in Pearland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pearland is $1,594, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Pearland run $1,264 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,264

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,694

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,200

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,650

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,264

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,694

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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

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

Pearland

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pearland, TX is 33% higher than the median rent in Baytown, TX.

Discover rentals in Pearland, TX

3346 E Walnut St #4106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pearland

4 weeks free- best kept secret in Pearland!

3346 E Walnut St #4106, Pearland, TX 77581

2 beds

1 bath

$1,145

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2510 Alexander Ln #4108 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pearland

Live in one of the hottest apartment in Pearland4 weeks free

2510 Alexander Ln #4108, Pearland, TX 77581

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6 Unnamed Road #2803 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pearland

Different.. look at this apartments in Pearland

6 Unnamed Road #2803, Pearland, TX 77584

2 beds

1 bath

$1,381

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2691 Old Alvin Rd #4099 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pearland

Luxury, pet friendly apartment in Pearland reduced rents

2691 Old Alvin Rd #4099, Pearland, TX 77581

2 beds

2 baths

$1,445

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Pearland, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Pearland rental market.

How much is rent in Pearland?

The average rent in Pearland is $1,800 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pearland?

Average rent prices in Pearland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Pearland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pearland is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pearland?

To comfortably afford rent in Pearland, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

September offers the lowest rents in Pearland, while February sees the highest prices, with about a 4% difference between peak and off-peak months. Timing your search for September could result in lower prices compared to the February peak season.

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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