Average Rent in Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Houston, TX Rents

Houston rentals average $1,299 for a studio rental to $2,599 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $21 (-1.49%) year-over-year from $1,403 to $1,382. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $71 (5.21%) year-over-year from $1,359 to $1,430. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $156 (9.48%) year-over-year from $1,640 to $1,795. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $114 (5.22%) year-over-year from $2,186 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $152 (6.46%) year-over-year from $2,348 to $2,500. 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 down by 8.67% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.81% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.59% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.06% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.90% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.43 $1,382 $1,403 (-1.49%) $1,424 (-2.95%)
1 BR $1.79 $1,430 $1,359 (5.21%) $1,573 (-9.09%)
2 BR $1.53 $1,795 $1,640 (9.48%) $1,920 (-6.49%)
3 BR $1.37 $2,300 $2,186 (5.22%) $2,203 (4.42%)
4+ BR $1.20 $2,500 $2,348 (6.46%) $2,425 (3.09%)

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 $2,194 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baytown, TX, with an average rent of $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 23.20% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Houston, TX are about 15.91% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.42% 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 $823 $900 $1,200 $1,600
Pasadena, TX N/A $875 $1,350 $1,850
Mission Bend, TX N/A $1,475 N/A $1,925
Spring, TX N/A N/A $1,350 $2,008
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,258 $1,709 $2,380
League City, TX N/A $895 $1,595 $2,380
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,400
Pearland, TX N/A N/A $1,400 $2,450
Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,175 $1,800 $2,500
The Woodlands, TX $2,025 $1,150 $1,825 $2,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Houston

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include South Main, Westchase, and Sharpstown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 47 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 $1,850 per month. A total of 22 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Houston's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Houston, Greater Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,050 per month. Whereas, at $2,863 average rent per month, Washington Avenue - Memorial Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Houston. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $1,070 $1,339 $1,250
Westchase, Houston, TX N/A $1,150 $1,350 $1,285
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $906 $1,350 $1,330
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,000 $1,500 $1,463
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,200 $1,480 $1,480
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $700 $1,050 $1,250 $1,500
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,295 $1,560 $1,500
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $925 $1,295 $2,150 $1,513
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $966 $1,400 $1,573
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX $3,525 $1,413 $1,795 $1,685
Spring Shadows, Houston, TX N/A $959 $1,349 $1,749
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,409 $1,629 $2,198 $1,750
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,013 $1,250 $1,800
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,461 $2,075 $1,820
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,350 $1,625 $2,195 $1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,300 $1,875
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,375 $1,625 $1,896
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX N/A $885 $1,400 $1,900
Northside Village, Houston, TX $950 $1,100 $1,595 $1,938
Kingwood, Houston, TX N/A $1,203 $1,484 $1,963
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,580 $1,905 $2,400 $1,965
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,725 $1,403 $2,000 $1,990
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $800 $1,246 $1,000 $2,000
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,293 $1,488 $2,000
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,175 $1,625 $2,100
Acres Home, Houston, TX N/A $1,513 $1,375 $2,195
Alden Bridge, The Woodlands, TX N/A N/A $2,450 $2,417
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $1,831 $2,728 $2,456
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $3,625 $1,394 $1,700 $2,500
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $849 $1,220 $2,026 $2,863

Top Counties Near Houston

There are a total of 47 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 $1,991. 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 Prairie View-Waller, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,599, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Houston, TX is 17.44% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Houston, TX is 2.23% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Houston, TX is 7.77% 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 $850 $900 $1,275 $1,575
Pasadena, TX N/A $838 $1,275 $1,800
Houston, TX $1,329 $1,278 $1,630 $1,895
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,375 $1,500 $1,925
Northeast Harris, TX $1,075 $1,818 $1,295 $1,975
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,665 $2,019 $2,000
Northwest Harris, TX $1,070 $1,025 $1,420 $2,150
Southeast Montgomery, TX $2,865 $1,200 $1,513 $2,150
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $4,000 $1,345 $2,105 $2,155
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,457 $2,000 $2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Houston

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,015. A total of 14 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77036, Houston, TX at $1,143 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,900 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 $1,203 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,700 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
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,150 $1,508 $1,425
77449, Houston, TX N/A $1,460 $1,813 $2,100
77004, Houston, TX $725 $1,400 $1,700 $1,973
77084, Houston, TX $1,025 $1,571 $1,840 $1,850
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX N/A $1,670 N/A $2,600
77433, Northwest Harris, TX N/A $1,446 $1,955 $2,697
77007, Houston, TX $1,409 $1,649 $2,052 $2,052
77469, Rosenberg-Richmond, TX N/A $1,360 $2,105 $2,155
77407, Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,420 $1,905 $2,295
77006, Houston, TX $925 $1,450 $2,198 $1,650

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 $1,800. 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 $1,299 and an average price per square feet of $2.43. There are a total of 175 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 $1,253 and an average price per square feet of $1.79. There are a total of 1,625 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 $1,647 and an average price per square feet of $1.53. There are a total of 1,700 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 -0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Houston, TX is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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