Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Sugar Land, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sugar Land, TX rent slipped 8.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,624/month. Renters today are paying $103 less per month on average than last year, despite a modest 0.8% month-over-month increase in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Sugar Land is 14.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 113 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Sugar Land, 1-bedroom units rent around $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,695/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,150/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Sugar Land rose 24.8% year over year, diverging from the overall market decline of 8.8%. This indicates strong demand for larger units despite broader rent softening.
Median rent
Median rent in Sugar Land
$1,623/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Sugar Land is $1,623 per month as of September 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $276 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sugar Land
113
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sugar Land rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sugar Land, TX
Average rent prices in Sugar Land have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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
Sugar Land, TX
Rent prices in Sugar Land vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sugar Land is $1,514, whereas a house costs $2,190. 1-bedroom apartments in Sugar Land run $1,261 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,764.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,200 |  2% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,150 | 2% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avalon | $1,810 | |
Grants Lake | $1,625 | |
Sugar Creek | $1,810 | |
Sugar Lakes | $1,520 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,514 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,330 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,190 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $835 | 6% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Sugar Creek
Average rent
$1,810
Grants Lake
Average rent
$1,625
Sugar Lakes
Average rent
$1,520
Avalon
Average rent
$1,810
Apartments
Average rent
$1,514
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,330
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,190
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$835
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sugar Land, 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 Sugar Land, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sugar Land and Bellaire by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sugar Land
15%lower than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sugar Land, TX is 32% lower than the median rent in Bellaire, TX.
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52%Discover rentals in Sugar Land, TX
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sugar Land
10000 Nanak Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77498
1 bed
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available Sep 9
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,194
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
17h ago
1800 Austin Pkwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$2,035
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sugar Creek apartment for rent in Sugar Land
Dulles Ave #SBKE2, Sugar Land, TX 77477
2 beds
2 baths
$1,357
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sugar Land
5218 Alden Springs Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sugar Land
5 beds
5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sugar Land
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sugar Land
4519 Sterling Heights Ln, Sugar Land, TX 77479
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Oct 16
2d ago
Verified
18545 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,443–$3,236
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,345
$3,045
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,285
$2,120
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available Nov 6
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available Nov 6
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Condo for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,201
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,589
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,345
$3,045
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,285
$2,120
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available Nov 6
1d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Condo for rent
Available Sep 17
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Frequently asked questions for Sugar Land, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Sugar Land rental market.
How much is rent in Sugar Land?
The average rent in Sugar Land is $1,623 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sugar Land?
Average rent prices in Sugar Land have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Sugar Land rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sugar Land is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $276 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sugar Land?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sugar Land are Sugar Lakes ($1,520/mo), Grants Lake ($1,625/mo), and Sugar Creek ($1,810/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sugar Land?
To comfortably afford rent in Sugar Land, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sugar Land?
May offers the lowest rents of the year in Sugar Land, with prices running about 4% lower than December's peak rates. January tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand relative to available 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).