Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
The Woodlands, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    The Woodlands, TX rent slipped 12.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,725/month. Renters today are paying $220 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • The Woodlands sits 10.6% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 223 total rentals offering a moderate market size for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in The Woodlands run around $4,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,251/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,670/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,195/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,400/month, while apartments sit at $1,555/month, reflecting the city's mix of property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    In The Woodlands, TX, Harper's Landing rents fell 29.5% year over year to $1,490/month across 11 rentals. This decline is steeper than the citywide drop of 12.7%, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in The Woodlands

$1,725/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in The Woodlands is $1,725 per month as of July 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in The Woodlands

223

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 13% 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 $1,555, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in The Woodlands run $1,260 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,655.

Listings

Studio

$4,000

4%

152%

1 bedroom

$1,251

1%

15%

2 bedroom

$1,670

No Change

14%

3 bedroom

$2,195

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,500

5%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

152%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,251

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,670

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

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$1,725
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,539
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in The Woodlands, TX is 12% 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

Timber Mill - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.2

Very good

Timber Mill

1481 Sawdust Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$931–$1,629

Apartment for rent

Forest View - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

7h ago

8.8

Very good

Forest View

4545 S Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,114–$1,895

Apartment for rent

Woodland Point - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

11h ago

8.5

Very good

Woodland Point

10333 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77354

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,119–$2,399

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 $1,725 per month as of July 25, 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 13% since last year.

How does The Woodlands rent compare to the national average?

Rent in The Woodlands is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in The Woodlands?

The most affordable neighborhoods in The Woodlands are Grogan's Mill ($1,597/mo), Sterling Ridge ($1,635/mo), and Panther Creek ($1,727/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 $69,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in The Woodlands average around $1,400/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,760/month, both down 1.8% year over 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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