Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Sugar Land, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sugar Land, TX rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,750/month. Renters today are paying $55 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market holds steady after recent declines.
Compared to national trends
Sugar Land is 10.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 133 total rentals providing a modestly priced market for renters in the area.
Price ranges
In Sugar Land, 1-bedroom rents are $1,272/month, 2-bedrooms $1,695/month, 3-bedrooms $1,999/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,500/month. These bedroom tiers show a clear progression in rent costs for renters seeking different unit sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Grants Lake stands out with a 27.2% year-over-year rent increase, contrasting with the overall city decline. This neighborhood's rising rents reflect localized demand shifts within Sugar Land.
Median rent
Median rent in Sugar Land
$1,750/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Sugar Land is $1,750 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sugar Land
133
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,538, whereas a house costs $2,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Sugar Land run $1,434 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,708.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,272 |  1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,999 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 6% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avalon | $1,935 | |
Grants Lake | $2,150 | |
Sugar Creek | $1,516 | |
Sugar Lakes | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,538 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,342 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,125 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $818 | 6% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,272
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
Sugar Creek
Average rent
$1,516
Grants Lake
Average rent
$2,150
Avalon
Average rent
$1,935
Sugar Lakes
Average rent
$1,695
Apartments
Average rent
$1,538
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,342
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$818
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
10%lower than the national median
2%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sugar Land, TX is 12% lower than the median rent in Bellaire, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,995
10%$2,332
1%$2,150
4%$1,450
3%$1,865
3%$2,281
2%$2,245
8%$1,902
6%$1,782
1%$1,825
5%$1,449
6%$1,460
40%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 Apr 20
1d ago
1800 Austin Pkwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$2,780
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,198
Condo for rent
Available Apr 22
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
House for rent in Sugar Land
4519 Sterling Heights Ln, Sugar Land, TX 77479
4 beds
3 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
House for rent in Sugar Land
5 beds
5 baths
$5,300
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Sugar Land
5 beds
4 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sugar Land
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
18545 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,443–$3,236
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available May 27
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,395
$2,235
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,552
Condo for rent
Available Apr 25
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,114
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,052
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,510
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available May 27
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,395
$2,235
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,556
Condo for rent
Available Apr 25
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,552
Condo for rent
Available Apr 25
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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 $1,750 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sugar Land?
Average rent prices in Sugar Land have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Sugar Land rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sugar Land is 10% 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 ($1,516/mo), Sugar Lakes ($1,695/mo), and Avalon ($1,935/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 $70,000/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?
Sugar Land's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates 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).