Average Rent in Baytown, TX
6 apartment buildings, 97 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$1,435/mo
median $1,428
market average
Cheapest
$1,020/mo
Preserve at Baytown
Properties
6
tracked daily
Units
97
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Baytown, TX.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Baytown, TX Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Preserve at Baytown
2100 W Baker Rd, Baytown, TX 77521, USA
Stone Brook
619 Rollingbrook Dr, Baytown, TX 77521, USA
Providence at Baytown
1711 James Bowie Dr, Baytown, TX 77520, USA
Sapphire Bay
99 W Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Rd, Baytown, TX 77521, USA
Bay Oaks Apartments
1700 Bob Smith Rd, Baytown, TX 77521, USA
Park at Aviano
2500 E James Ave, Baytown, TX 77520, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preserve at Baytown 2100 W Baker Rd, Baytown, TX 77521, USA | $1,020 | $1,241 | $1.44/ft² | 4.2 (293) | 8 |
| 2 | Stone Brook 619 Rollingbrook Dr, Baytown, TX 77521, USA | $1,041 | $1,376 | $1.56/ft² | 3.9 (348) | 40 |
| 3 | Providence at Baytown 1711 James Bowie Dr, Baytown, TX 77520, USA | $1,095 | $1,347 | $1.13/ft² | 2.7 (138) | 2 |
| 4 | Sapphire Bay 99 W Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Rd, Baytown, TX 77521, USA | $1,163 | $1,522 | $1.59/ft² | 3.8 (192) | 47 |
| 5 | Bay Oaks Apartments 1700 Bob Smith Rd, Baytown, TX 77521, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.4 (126) | 0 |
| 6 | Park at Aviano 2500 E James Ave, Baytown, TX 77520, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.9 (199) | 0 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Preserve at Baytown
4.2 (293)2100 W Baker Rd, Baytown, TX 77521, USA
Stone Brook
3.9 (348)619 Rollingbrook Dr, Baytown, TX 77521, USA
Providence at Baytown
2.7 (138)1711 James Bowie Dr, Baytown, TX 77520, USA
Sapphire Bay
3.8 (192)99 W Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Rd, Baytown, TX 77521, USA
Bay Oaks Apartments
3.4 (126)1700 Bob Smith Rd, Baytown, TX 77521, USA
Park at Aviano
3.9 (199)2500 E James Ave, Baytown, TX 77520, USA
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Baytown, TX neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 2 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Baytown, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Baytown, TX is $1,435 per month, based on 97 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,020 at Preserve at Baytown to $1,994 at Sapphire Bay.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,219/mo | $1,020/mo | 34 |
| 2 Bed | $1,523/mo | $1,095/mo | 55 |
| 3 Bed | $1,746/mo | $1,543/mo | 8 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Baytown, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Baytown, TX averages $1,219/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,523/mo. At the local median household income of $61,699, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Baytown, TX at $1,217/mo. The current tracked market average runs 18% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Baytown, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Baytown, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$57,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,435/mo.
Comfortable income
$69,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,020/mo), you need to earn at least $41,000/year.
Median household income in Baytown, TX is $61,699 , about 10% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Baytown, TX
Overall prices in Baytown, TX matches the national average by about 0% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 99.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Baytown, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,435 |
| Utilities | $457 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,089 |
| Healthcare | $531 |
| Other goods and services | $850 |
| Estimated total | $4,912/mo |
Population
84,538
Median household income
$61,699
Census median rent
$1,217/mo
Census rent burden
29.9%
Median age
33.9
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Texas
How Baytown, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Baytown, TX | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, TX | $1,681 | +17% | 0% | 359 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,784 | +24% | -6.4% | 334 |
| Austin, TX | $2,027 | +41% | +1.2% | 253 |
| Houston, TX | $2,073 | +44% | -9.2% | 219 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,383 | -4% | +0.7% | 58 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,593 | +11% | +3.4% | 54 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Baytown, TX?
The average rent in Baytown, TX is $1,435 per month, based on 97 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Baytown, TX?
The median asking rent in Baytown, TX is $1,428 per month, computed from 97 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,435/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Baytown, TX?
The lowest available rent in Baytown, TX starts at $1,020 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Baytown, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Baytown, TX average $1,219/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,020/mo across 34 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Baytown, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Baytown, TX average $1,523/mo. Units start from $1,095/mo across 55 units currently listed.
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