Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Pearland, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Pearland rent stands today

    Pearland, TX rent rose 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,765/month. Renters today are paying $27 more per month on average than last year, with rent still 3.8% below the recent peak from June 2026.

  • Pearland is 7.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 150 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Pearland rent for $3,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,194/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,658/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,565/month. The studio rent stands out as the highest among bedroom tiers.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Studio bedroom segment in Pearland saw a 64.4% year-over-year increase, far exceeding the citywide 4.0% rise. This sharp climb contrasts with declines in other bedroom segments and shows unique demand for studios.

Median rent

Median rent in Pearland

$1,765/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pearland is $1,765 per month as of September 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $135 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pearland

150

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,508, whereas a house costs $2,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Pearland run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,657.

Listings

Studio

$3,000

No Change

63%

1 bedroom

$1,194

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$1,658

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,565

1%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

63%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,194

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,658

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,565

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

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$1,765
decreased by7%

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 Pearland, TX is 36% higher than the median rent in Baytown, TX.

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$1,275

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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 $1,765 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pearland?

Average rent prices in Pearland have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Pearland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pearland is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $135 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 $71,000/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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