Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
The Woodlands, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where The Woodlands rent stands today

    The Woodlands, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Month over month, rents increased 6.2%, showing a recent upward shift after a period of decline.

  • The Woodlands is 5.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a moderately priced market with 220 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    One-bedroom units in The Woodlands rent for about $1,315/month, two-bedrooms around $1,650/month, three-bedrooms at $2,100/month, and four-bedroom units reach $3,000/month. These figures reflect the range renters encounter across bedroom sizes.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median rent of $2,400/month while apartments are lower at $1,587/month, reflecting the 55.3% apartment share of total rentals in The Woodlands. This property-type spread shows variation beyond bedroom size.

Median rent

Median rent in The Woodlands

$1,795/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in The Woodlands is $1,795 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in The Woodlands

220

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of The Woodlands rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,587, whereas a house costs $2,399. 1-bedroom apartments in The Woodlands run $1,333 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,622.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,315

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,650

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,000

9%

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,315

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

2%

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 by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

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

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.
Timber Mill - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.2

Very good

Timber Mill

1481 Sawdust Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$977–$1,629

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.
Forest View - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.8

Very good

Forest View

4545 S Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,008–$1,885

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.
339 Holly Creek Ct #1781 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Panther Creek apartment for rent in The Woodlands

Love the night life?great view of Panther Creek!

339 Holly Creek Ct #1781, The Woodlands, TX 77381

2 beds

2 baths

$1,122

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.

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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 October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in The Woodlands?

Average rent prices in The Woodlands have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does The Woodlands rent compare to the national average?

Rent in The Woodlands is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in The Woodlands?

The most affordable neighborhoods in The Woodlands are Grogan's Mill ($1,629/mo), Sterling Ridge ($1,725/mo), and Panther Creek ($1,855/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?

April offers the best rental pricing in The Woodlands, with rents running approximately 9% lower than December's peak rates. July sees the most competition among renters, while December shows the least 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).

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