Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
The Woodlands, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    The Woodlands, TX rent slipped 11.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,632/month. Renters today are paying $268 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,950/month in December 2025.

  • The Woodlands is 14.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market offers 187 total rentals, providing a smaller but diverse option for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in The Woodlands run at $4,000/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,650/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,300/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Westwood North saw rents fall by 34.3% year over year to $1,423/month, while Harper's Landing and Indian Springs also cooled with declines of 29.0% and 22.2%, respectively. These neighborhoods show sharper declines compared to the overall city trend.

Median rent

Median rent in The Woodlands

$1,632/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in The Woodlands is $1,632 per month as of September 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $268 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in The Woodlands

187

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,515, whereas a house costs $2,247. 1-bedroom apartments in The Woodlands run $1,251 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,622.

Listings

Studio

$4,000

6%

162%

1 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

16%

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,300

10%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

162%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

10%

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$1,632
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,539
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in The Woodlands, TX is 6% higher than the median rent in Conroe, TX.

Discover rentals in The Woodlands, TX

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Grogan's Mill apartment for rent in The Woodlands

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

1 bed

1 bath

$605

Timber Mill - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Timber Mill

1481 Sawdust Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$957–$1,629

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1d ago

9.3

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Woodwind Village Apartments

26001 Budde Rd, The Woodlands, TX 77380

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,012–$3,003

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Forest View - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Forest View

4545 S Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,066–$1,895

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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 $1,632 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in The Woodlands?

Average rent prices in The Woodlands have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does The Woodlands rent compare to the national average?

Rent in The Woodlands is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $268 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in The Woodlands?

The most affordable neighborhoods in The Woodlands are Westwood North ($1,423/mo), Grogan's Mill ($1,575/mo), and Sterling Ridge ($1,626/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 $65,000/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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