Average Rent in Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Houston, TX Rents

Houston rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,825, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $55 (3.43%) year-over-year from $1,607 to $1,662. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $252 (18.68%) year-over-year from $1,348 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $319 (19.57%) year-over-year from $1,631 to $1,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $382 (19.94%) year-over-year from $1,918 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $490 (24.75%) year-over-year from $1,980 to $2,470. 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 4.55% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.22% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.88% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.71	$1,662	$1,607 (3.43%)	$1,474 (12.74%)
1 BR	$1.78	$1,600	$1,348 (18.68%)	$1,578 (1.43%)
2 BR	$1.54	$1,950	$1,631 (19.57%)	$1,999 (-2.43%)
3 BR	$1.36	$2,300	$1,918 (19.94%)	$2,282 (0.78%)
4+ BR	$1.17	$2,470	$1,980 (24.75%)	$2,473 (-0.10%)

Historical Rents in Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Houston

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Houston. The average rent in Houston is currently $2,023 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baytown, TX, with an average rent of $1,500, 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 $2,733 per month.

Let's compare Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 19.91% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Houston, TX are about 9.23% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.15% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baytown, TX	N/A	$913	$1,213	$1,500
Pasadena, TX	$8,250	$850	$1,400	$1,750
Spring, TX	$1,775	N/A	$1,350	$1,950
Conroe, TX	N/A	$1,143	$1,403	$1,950
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,584	$2,025	$2,095
League City, TX	N/A	$1,359	$1,797	$2,312
Missouri City, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,600	$2,350
Pearland, TX	N/A	$825	$1,450	$2,360
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,925	$1,800	$2,395
The Woodlands, TX	$2,025	$1,550	$2,334	$2,733

Top Neighborhoods Near Houston

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Westchase, South Main, and Sharpstown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 48 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 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Houston's average rent, which is only $1,825. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Houston, Greater Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,050 per month. Whereas, at $2,800 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
Westchase, Houston, TX	$800	$1,050	$1,300	$1,300
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,250	$1,335
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,016	$1,361	$1,355
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$850	$1,045	$1,600	$1,517
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,350	$1,570	$1,543
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,263	$2,000	$1,550
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$983	$1,273	$1,575
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,293	$1,400	$1,795	$1,613
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,013	$1,300	$1,898	$1,638
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,225	$1,275	$1,650
Spring Shadows, Houston, TX	N/A	$959	$1,349	$1,749
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,465	$1,800	$1,790
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,750	$1,343	$1,675	$1,802
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$998	$1,744	$1,836
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$1,925	$900	$1,200	$1,850
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$900	$995	$1,773	$1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$2,100	N/A	$1,265	$1,850
Kingwood, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,203	$1,505	$1,888
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,507	$2,000	$1,990
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$1,839	$2,685	$2,017
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,185	$2,148
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,629	$2,293	$2,150
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,275	$2,270	$2,220
Alden Bridge, The Woodlands, TX	N/A	N/A	$2,150	$2,245
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$3,350	N/A	$1,750	$2,300
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$575	$895	$1,450	$2,300
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,610	$2,330	$2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$3,750	$1,199	$1,673	$2,408
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,294	$2,132	$2,690	$2,500
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,622	$2,345	$2,800

Top Counties Near Houston

There are a total of 48 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 $2,000. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 7 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 $2,695, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Houston, TX is 2.08% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Houston, TX is 22.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Houston, TX is 12.20% 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	N/A	$913	$1,237	$1,495
Pasadena, TX	$8,250	$850	$1,400	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,236	$1,300	$1,690	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,125	$1,500	$2,000
Northeast Harris, TX	$565	N/A	$1,150	$2,000
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,850	$1,211	$1,575	$2,100
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,900	$999	$1,475	$2,150
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$4,750	$1,360	$2,105	$2,150
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,675	$1,600	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	$1,300	$1,374	$1,865	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Houston

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,009. A total of 15 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 $1,099 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,100 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 $1,258 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,709 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	$1,300	$1,528	$1,444
77449, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,805	$2,000
77004, Houston, TX	$900	$1,788	$1,570	$2,300
77084, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,765	$1,715	$1,797
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,800
77433, Northwest Harris, TX	N/A	$1,318	N/A	$2,700
77007, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,595	$2,345	$2,795
77469, Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$4,750	$1,360	$2,105	$2,150
77407, Sugar Land, TX	$1,300	$1,295	$1,702	$2,200
77006, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,397	$1,650	$1,595

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 $1,825. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $1.71. There are a total of 117 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 $1,283 and an average price per square feet of $1.78. There are a total of 1,531 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 $1,680 and an average price per square feet of $1.54. There are a total of 1,897 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Houston, TX is around $1,460/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.