Average Rent in Houston, TX

Current Versus Historical Houston, TX Rents

Houston rentals average $1,275 for a studio rental to $2,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $285 (20.21%) year-over-year from $1,408 to $1,693. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $184 (13.46%) year-over-year from $1,366 to $1,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $294 (17.65%) year-over-year from $1,665 to $1,959. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $309 (14.80%) year-over-year from $2,091 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $759 (40.11%) year-over-year from $1,891 to $2,650. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 10.09% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.42% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.51% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.93	$1,693	$1,408 (20.21%)	$1,528 (10.79%)
1 BR	$1.79	$1,550	$1,366 (13.46%)	$1,523 (1.78%)
2 BR	$1.53	$1,959	$1,665 (17.65%)	$2,030 (-3.51%)
3 BR	$1.41	$2,400	$2,091 (14.80%)	$2,071 (15.89%)
4+ BR	$1.21	$2,650	$1,891 (40.11%)	$2,141 (23.78%)

Historical Rents in Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Houston

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Houston. The average rent in Houston is currently $2,011 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bryan, TX, with an average rent of $1,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,650 per month.

Let's compare Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.98% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Houston, TX are about 3.57% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.63% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baytown, TX	$750	$1,325	$1,742	$1,500
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$850	$1,225	$1,600
Spring, TX	N/A	$1,319	$1,585	$1,877
League City, TX	N/A	$1,274	$1,725	$2,145
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,744	$2,114	$2,179
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,620	$2,030	$2,250
Missouri City, TX	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,350
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,850	$1,800	$2,350
Pearland, TX	N/A	$950	N/A	$2,400
The Woodlands, TX	$2,025	$1,350	$2,200	$2,650

Top Neighborhoods Near Houston

There are a total of 41 neighborhoods in or near Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Alief, South Main, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 41 total neighborhoods in or near Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Houston, TX is currently around $1,950 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,950. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Houston's average rent, which is only $1,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Houston, Alief has the most affordable average rent at $1,275 per month. Whereas, at $2,785 average rent per month, The Museum District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Houston. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$921	$1,154	$1,275
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,151	$1,339	$1,339
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,500	$1,363
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,389	$1,400
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$900	$1,300	$1,408
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,095	$1,350	$1,450
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,123	$1,425	$1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,362	$2,111	$1,609
Kingwood, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,208	$1,496	$1,632
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,175	$1,825	$1,700
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$1,173	$950	$1,225	$1,800
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,440	$2,005	$1,864
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,695	$1,497	$1,950	$1,869
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,750	$1,900
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$900	$1,455	$2,343	$1,950
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,305	$1,752	$1,950
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,508	$1,733	$1,987
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,148	$1,475	$1,950	$2,048
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,385	$1,645	$2,195	$2,076
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,119	$1,525	$2,100
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	N/A	N/A	$2,250	$2,300
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,200	N/A	$1,200	$2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,171	$1,549	$2,350
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,525	$2,473	$2,415
Sterling Ridge, The Woodlands, TX	N/A	$1,365	$1,705	$2,450
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,532	$2,500	$2,575
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,550	$1,295	$2,225	$2,600
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,755	$2,068	$3,360	$2,600
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,695	$2,335	$2,650
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,338	$2,009	$2,889	$2,785

Top Counties Near Houston

There are a total of 41 counties located by Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,095. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bryan-College Station, Bryan, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,420. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Houston, TX is 33.37% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Houston, TX is 11.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Houston, TX is 13.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baytown, TX	$750	$863	$1,248	$1,500
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$850	$1,213	$1,500
Houston, TX	$1,338	$1,305	$1,748	$1,989
Northeast Harris, TX	$901	$900	$1,512	$2,095
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,800	$1,245	$1,607	$2,150
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$6,000	$1,360	$2,105	$2,150
Northwest Harris, TX	$2,500	$1,149	$1,563	$2,220
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,475	$2,300
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,150	$1,385	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,700	$1,915	$2,495

Top Zipcodes Near Houston

There are a total of 42 zipcodes in or near Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,108. A total of 11 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77090, Northwest Harris, TX at $1,253 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,995 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Houston, TX is $1,317 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,830 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77007, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,694	$2,335	$2,650
77006, Houston, TX	$913	$1,409	$2,532	$1,929
77077, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,474	$1,749	$2,329
77027, Houston, TX	$1,348	$1,240	$1,900	$1,815
77002, Houston, TX	$1,698	$1,830	$3,000	$2,133
77845, College Station, TX	N/A	$600	$1,113	$2,075
77056, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,600	$2,200	$1,850
77019, Houston, TX	$1,535	$1,606	$2,330	$1,978
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	N/A	$1,495	$2,031	$2,600
77057, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,359	$1,859	$1,847

Frequently Asked Questions - Houston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Houston, TX rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Houston, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $1.93. There are a total of 106 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Houston.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $1.79. There are a total of 1,342 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Houston.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $1.53. There are a total of 1,519 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Houston.

How have rent prices in Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Houston, TX is around $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.