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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Tomball, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Tomball rent stands today
Tomball, TX rent rose 12.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $161 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Tomball sits 10.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 153 total rentals available for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Tomball run around $4,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,180/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,940/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,499/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents showed no year-over-year change, diverging from the citywide 12.3% rise. This difference reflects variation in rent growth across bedroom types in Tomball, TX.
Median rent
Median rent in Tomball
$1,700/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Tomball is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tomball
153
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tomball rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tomball, TX
Average rent prices in Tomball have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased 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
Tomball, TX
Rent prices in Tomball vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tomball is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,160. 1-bedroom apartments in Tomball run $1,172 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,000 | No Change |  27% | |
1 bedroom | $1,180 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,940 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,499 | 9% | 6% |
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 | $1,300 | 3% | 2% | |
Condos | $987 | 11% | - | |
Houses | $2,160 | 4% | 7% | |
Rooms | $1,079 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$4,000
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,180
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,940
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,499
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
6%
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
$1,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$987
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,160
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,079
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
11%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tomball, TX is 3% higher than the median rent in Conroe, TX.
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6%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
3d ago
1515 Rudel Dr, Tomball, TX 77375
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$873–$1,525
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
327 W Hufsmith Rd, Tomball, TX 77375
2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,125
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1100 Graham Dr, Tomball, TX 77375
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,370
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.Apartment 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
17415 Elverson Oaks Dr, Tomball, TX 77377
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,450
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
17318 N Eldridge Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77377
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,130–$2,965
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
17448 N Eldridge Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77377
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$2,800
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.Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
11743 Northpointe Blvd, Tomball, TX 77377
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,239–$2,009
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.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,070
Price dropped $720Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 9
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,905
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,211
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,760
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 8
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,880
Price dropped $135Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 17
1d ago
Verified
17318 N Eldridge Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77377
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,130–$2,965
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
17448 N Eldridge Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77377
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$2,800
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.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,070
Price dropped $720Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 9
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,755
Price dropped $285Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 21
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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 $1,700 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tomball?
Average rent prices in Tomball have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Tomball rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tomball is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $68,000/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).