Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Tomball, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Tomball, TX rent rose 1.8% year over year to a current median of $1,525/month. Despite this yearly increase, rent fell 6.8% month over month, indicating recent softening in the market.
Compared to national trends
Tomball is 20.2% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters compared to many metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Tomball, studios rent for $4,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,100/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,505/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Tomball
$1,525/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Tomball is $1,525 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $385 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tomball
142
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tomball rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tomball, TX
Average rent prices in Tomball have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Tomball, TX
Rent prices in Tomball vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tomball is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Tomball run $1,098 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,000 | 3% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,505 | 1% | 23% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Tomball, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $987 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $966 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,505
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Tomball, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$987
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$966
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Tomball, 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 Tomball, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Tomball and Conroe by all bedroom counts and property types.
Tomball
20%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tomball, TX is 5% lower than the median rent in Conroe, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,573
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25%$2,050
26%$2,007
6%$1,675
4%$1,665
13%Discover rentals in Tomball, TX
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tomball
Hazyl Shadow Dr #3718, Tomball, TX 77375
2 beds
2 baths
$579
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1100 Graham Dr, Tomball, TX 77375
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$829–$1,370
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1515 Rudel Dr, Tomball, TX 77375
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$873–$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Tomball
20410 Telge Rd, Tomball, TX 77377
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tomball
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tomball
19207 Poplar Trails Ln, Tomball, TX 77375
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tomball
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tomball
22906 Ephesus Ave #1, Tomball, TX 77377
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jul 8
20h ago
Verified
17318 N Eldridge Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77377
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$2,930
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
17448 N Eldridge Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77377
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,900
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
11743 Northpointe Blvd, Tomball, TX 77377
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,079
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,975
$1,815
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,255
House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,110
$1,930
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 21
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,975
$1,815
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 8
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,810
House for rent
Available Sep 14
20h ago
Verified
17318 N Eldridge Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77377
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$2,930
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
17448 N Eldridge Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77377
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,900
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
11743 Northpointe Blvd, Tomball, TX 77377
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$2,079
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,975
$1,815
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 8
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Frequently asked questions for Tomball, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Tomball rental market.
How much is rent in Tomball?
The average rent in Tomball is $1,525 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tomball?
Average rent prices in Tomball have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Tomball rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tomball is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $385 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Tomball?
To comfortably afford rent in Tomball, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Tomball?
August offers the best rental deals in Tomball, with prices running about 3.7% lower than December, which sees the highest rents of the 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).