Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Tomball, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Tomball, TX rent rose 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,660/month. Renters today are paying $98 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.9% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in March 2026.
Compared to national trends
Tomball sits 14.6% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 157 total rentals offering a smaller but varied market for renters.
Price ranges
Bedroom medians in Tomball range from $1,112/month for 1-bed units to $2,582/month for 4+ bedrooms, reflecting the city's inventory weighted toward larger units.
Price ranges
Houses in Tomball run a median of $2,300/month while apartments sit at $1,300/month. The inventory is mostly houses (62%) and apartments (36%).
Median rent
Median rent in Tomball
$1,660/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Tomball is $1,660 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $284 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tomball
157
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,299, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Tomball run $1,112 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,365.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,000 | 3% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,112 |  2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,379 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,922 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,582 | 3% | 17% |
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 | $1,299 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,011 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,112
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,379
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,922
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,582
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
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
$1,299
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,011
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
15%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tomball, TX is 4% higher than the median rent in Conroe, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
4%$1,892
9%$1,920
7%$1,365
11%$1,284
22%$1,845
1%$2,063
$1,700
15%$2,200
8%$1,955
4%$1,719
1%$1,790
8%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
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Tomball
20410 Telge Rd, Tomball, TX 77377
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Condo for rent
16h ago
1100 Graham Dr, Tomball, TX 77375
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$879–$1,370
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tomball
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tomball
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tomball
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Tomball
17415 Elverson Oaks Dr, Tomball, TX 77377
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
17318 N Eldridge Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77377
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
17448 N Eldridge Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77377
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,159–$2,900
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
11743 Northpointe Blvd, Tomball, TX 77377
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,269–$1,739
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,935
House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
$1,710
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,080
$1,970
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Verified
22803 State Highway 249 #SCSC1, Tomball, TX 77375
1 bed
1 bath
$1,030
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
5 baths
$2,740
$2,570
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
2h ago
Verified
17318 N Eldridge Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77377
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
17448 N Eldridge Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77377
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,159–$2,900
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
11743 Northpointe Blvd, Tomball, TX 77377
2 beds
1 bath
$1,459–$1,529
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,935
House for rent
Available Sep 22
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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 $1,660 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tomball?
Average rent prices in Tomball have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Tomball rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tomball is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $284 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 $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Tomball?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Tomball average approximately $1,180/month and two-bedrooms around $1,440/month.
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).