Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Sugar Land, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sugar Land, TX rent slipped 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $100 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,975 in December 2025.
Compared to national trends
Sugar Land runs 10.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 125 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Sugar Land rent for about $904/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,294/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,690/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,995/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month. This range reflects the variety of options available for renters across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Sugar Land
$1,700/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Sugar Land is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sugar Land
125
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,567, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Sugar Land run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,736.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $904 | No Change | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,294 | 5% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,690 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 11% |  7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avalon | $1,939 | |
Grants Lake | $1,708 | |
Sugar Creek | $1,550 | |
Sugar Lakes | $1,745 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,567 | 1% | 1% | |
Condos | $1,247 | No Change | 28% | |
Houses | $2,100 | 4% | 8% | |
Rooms | $951 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$904
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,294
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,690
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
7%
Sugar Creek
Average rent
$1,550
Grants Lake
Average rent
$1,708
Avalon
Average rent
$1,939
Sugar Lakes
Average rent
$1,745
Apartments
Average rent
$1,567
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,247
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
28%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$951
Last 30 days
4%
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
11%lower than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sugar Land, TX is 26% lower than the median rent in Bellaire, TX.
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65%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
$650
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.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,194
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
22h ago
1800 Austin Pkwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$2,535
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Sugar Land
10106 Limewood Ln, Sugar Land, TX 77498
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
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.House for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sugar Land
5218 Alden Springs Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,950
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sugar Land
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,800
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.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
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.House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sugar Land
3 beds
4.5 baths
$3,800
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.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
18545 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,443–$3,236
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,780
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 24
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,745
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$904
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 25
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,780
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 24
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$904
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$997
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,051
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 25
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,780
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 24
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$997
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,051
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,172
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.Condo for rent
Available Sep 23
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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 $1,700 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sugar Land?
Average rent prices in Sugar Land have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Sugar Land rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sugar Land is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sugar Land?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sugar Land are Sugar Creek ($1,550/mo), Grants Lake ($1,708/mo), and Sugar Lakes ($1,745/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 $68,000/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).