Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
The Woodlands, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    The Woodlands, TX rent slipped 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters today are paying $15 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market stabilizes after recent fluctuations.

  • The Woodlands is 8.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 253 total rentals available for a range of renter needs. This positions the city as an accessible option for renters seeking value.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in The Woodlands rent for $4,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,315/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,714/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,500/month. The bedroom mix includes a small share of studios at 0.7% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    East Shore rents fell 44.6% year over year to $1,413/month across 24 rentals, marking a notable local decline compared to the citywide 5.4% slip. This neighborhood's drop stands out within The Woodlands rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in The Woodlands

$1,795/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in The Woodlands is $1,795 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $155 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in The Woodlands

253

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of The Woodlands rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in The Woodlands, TX

Average rent prices in The Woodlands have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 The Woodlands, TX

Rent prices in The Woodlands vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in The Woodlands is $1,574, whereas a house costs $2,445. 1-bedroom apartments in The Woodlands run $1,339 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,670.

Listings

Studio

$4,000

7%

165%

1 bedroom

$1,315

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,714

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$3,500

8%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

165%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,315

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,714

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

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

Compare median rent prices in The Woodlands and Conroe by all bedroom counts and property types.

The Woodlands

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,639
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in The Woodlands, TX is 9% higher than the median rent in Conroe, TX.

Discover rentals in The Woodlands, TX

10606 Six Pines Dr #1386 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Grogan's Mill apartment for rent in The Woodlands

luxury community in The Village of Grogan's Mill save $$ 4 weeks free

10606 Six Pines Dr #1386, The Woodlands, TX 77380

1 bed

1 bath

$605

Apartment for rent

Lexington - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3h ago

8.8

Very good

Lexington

12000 Sawmill Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$950–$1,855

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Alexander - Photo 1 of 1
Resident insights
Rent special

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Alexander

1475 Sawdust Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$999–$1,765

Price drop

Apartment for rent

The Biltmore - Photo 1 of 1
Resident insights
Rent special

4d ago

8.8

Very good

The Biltmore

10600 Six Pines Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,040–$1,540

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for The Woodlands, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the The Woodlands rental market.

How much is rent in The Woodlands?

The average rent in The Woodlands is $1,795 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in The Woodlands?

Average rent prices in The Woodlands have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does The Woodlands rent compare to the national average?

Rent in The Woodlands is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $155 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in The Woodlands?

The most affordable neighborhoods in The Woodlands are East Shore ($1,412/mo), Grogan's Mill ($1,591/mo), and Town Center ($1,688/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in The Woodlands?

To comfortably afford rent in The Woodlands, 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 The Woodlands?

The Woodlands, Texas rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units average around $1,800 monthly. These figures reflect a year of growth, with one-bedrooms up 4.9% and two-bedrooms rising 4.2% from the previous year.

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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