# Average Rent in Houston, TX

> How much is rent in Houston, TX? $1,725 median across 4688 units in 209 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 12, 2026

## What is the average rent in Houston, TX?

The average listed apartment rent in Houston, TX is $1,913 per month, as of November 12, 2026. This sample includes 4,688 priced apartments in 209 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 12, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

209 apartment buildings, 4688 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. 8 building guides have protected prices with [Average Rent Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/)

[Browse apartments in Houston, TX](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/)

Avg Rent

$1,913/mo

median $1,725

[+13.3% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/trends/)

Cheapest

$709/mo

The Place at Barker Cypress

Properties

209

tracked daily

Units

4688

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 209 properties in Houston, TX.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 6 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,824

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Houston, TX over the last 6 months. Started at $2,001, ended at $1,824.

### Average rent trend, last 6 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| May | 2,001 |
| May | 1,983 |
| May | 2,014 |
| May | 1,993 |
| Jun | 1,979 |
| Jun | 1,930 |
| Jun | 1,957 |
| Jun | 1,993 |
| Jul | 2,020 |
| Jul | 2,023 |
| Jul | 2,006 |
| Jul | 1,981 |
| Jul | 2,015 |
| Aug | 1,974 |
| Aug | 1,961 |
| Aug | 2,000 |
| Aug | 2,001 |
| Sep | 1,985 |
| Sep | 1,974 |
| Sep | 1,957 |
| Sep | 1,832 |
| Oct | 1,880 |
| Oct | 1,823 |
| Oct | 1,776 |
| Oct | 1,814 |
| Oct | 1,854 |
| Nov | 1,824 |

[Full Houston, TX price history](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Houston, TX Rent Prices

All 209 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 3.5 (516)](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/the-redford-houston-tx/): The Redford 1221 Redford St, Houston, TX 77034, USA From $616/mo as of Oct 17 Avg $832 24 units

[#2 4.3 (929)](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/the-place-at-barker-cypress-houston-tx/): The Place at Barker Cypress 1800 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084, USA From $709/mo Avg $1,068 50 units

[#3 3.7 (79)](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/canterbury-court-apartments-houston-tx/): Canterbury Court Apartments 3910 Sherwood Ln, Houston, TX 77092, USA From $750/mo Avg $873 6 units

[#4 3.3 (513)](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/skylar-pointe-apartments-houston-tx/): Skylar Pointe Apartments 1110 El Camino Village Dr, Houston, TX 77058, USA From $795/mo Avg $1,282 109 units

[#5 3.8 (56)](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/the-levy-apartments-houston-tx/): The Levy Apartments 2828 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, USA From $799/mo Avg $799 1 units

[#6 3.7 (312)](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/the-riviera-at-clear-lake-apartments-houston-tx/): The Riviera at Clear Lake Apartments 16457 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062, USA From $799/mo Avg $1,159 20 units

[#7 3.1 (114)](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/aurora-flats-houston-tx/): Aurora Flats 17700 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058, USA From $820/mo Avg $1,103 20 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [The Redford 1221 Redford St, Houston, TX 77034, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/the-redford-houston-tx/) | $616 as of Oct 17 | $832 | $0.94/ft² | 3.5 (516) | 24 |
| 2 | [The Place at Barker Cypress 1800 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/the-place-at-barker-cypress-houston-tx/) | $709 | $1,068 | $1.14/ft² | 4.3 (929) | 50 |
| 3 | [Canterbury Court Apartments 3910 Sherwood Ln, Houston, TX 77092, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/canterbury-court-apartments-houston-tx/) | $750 | $873 | $1.00/ft² | 3.7 (79) | 6 |
| 4 | [Skylar Pointe Apartments 1110 El Camino Village Dr, Houston, TX 77058, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/skylar-pointe-apartments-houston-tx/) | $795 | $1,282 | $1.41/ft² | 3.3 (513) | 109 |
| 5 | [The Levy Apartments 2828 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/the-levy-apartments-houston-tx/) | $799 | $799 | $2.43/ft² | 3.8 (56) | 1 |
| 6 | [The Riviera at Clear Lake Apartments 16457 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/the-riviera-at-clear-lake-apartments-houston-tx/) | $799 | $1,159 | $1.28/ft² | 3.7 (312) | 20 |
| 7 | [Aurora Flats 17700 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/aurora-flats-houston-tx/) | $820 | $1,103 | $1.42/ft² | 3.1 (114) | 20 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/)

[The Redford](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/the-redford-houston-tx/): ![The Redford apartments in Houston, TX](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/4595?w=600) 3.5 (516) 1221 Redford St, Houston, TX 77034, USA From $616/mo prices as of Oct 17 24 units

[The Place at Barker Cypress](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/the-place-at-barker-cypress-houston-tx/): ![The Place at Barker Cypress apartments in Houston, TX](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/2936?w=600) 4.3 (929) 1800 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084, USA From $709/mo 50 units

[Canterbury Court Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/canterbury-court-apartments-houston-tx/): ![Canterbury Court Apartments apartments in Houston, TX](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/18632?w=600) 3.7 (79) 3910 Sherwood Ln, Houston, TX 77092, USA From $750/mo 6 units

[Skylar Pointe Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/skylar-pointe-apartments-houston-tx/): ![Skylar Pointe Apartments apartments in Houston, TX](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22367?w=600) 3.3 (513) 1110 El Camino Village Dr, Houston, TX 77058, USA From $795/mo 109 units

[The Levy Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/the-levy-apartments-houston-tx/): ![The Levy Apartments apartments in Houston, TX](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/18948?w=600) 3.8 (56) 2828 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, USA From $799/mo 1 units

[The Riviera at Clear Lake Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/the-riviera-at-clear-lake-apartments-houston-tx/): ![The Riviera at Clear Lake Apartments apartments in Houston, TX](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/22369?w=600) 3.7 (312) 16457 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062, USA From $799/mo 20 units

[Browse all Houston, TX apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/)

By Area

## Houston, TX neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 30 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park 46](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Washington%20Avenue%20Coalition%20%2F%20Memorial%20Park)[Central Business District 25](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Central%20Business%20District)[Northside 25](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Northside)[River Oaks 25](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=River%20Oaks)[Montrose 22](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Montrose)[Houston 77027 19](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Houston%2077027)[Houston 77098 17](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Houston%2077098)[South Central Houston 7](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=South%20Central%20Houston)[South Side 7](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=South%20Side)[East Downtown 6](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=East%20Downtown)[Houston 77005 6](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Houston%2077005)[Clear Lake 5](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Clear%20Lake)[Central Northwest 3](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Central%20Northwest)[Greenway / Upper Kirby Area 3](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Greenway%20%2F%20Upper%20Kirby%20Area)[Houston 77009 3](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Houston%2077009)[Houston 77021 3](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Houston%2077021)[Houston 77056 3](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Houston%2077056)[Houston 77089 3](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Houston%2077089)[Glencairn 2](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Glencairn)[Houston 77092 2](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Houston%2077092)[Lawndale / Wayside 2](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Lawndale%20%2F%20Wayside)[Meadowbrook / Allendale 2](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Meadowbrook%20%2F%20Allendale)[Southeast Houston 2](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Southeast%20Houston)[Champions Bend Estates 1](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Champions%20Bend%20Estates)[Gulfton 1](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Gulfton)[Houston 77010 1](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Houston%2077010)[Houston 77062 1](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Houston%2077062)[Houston 77063 1](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=Houston%2077063)[South Belt / Ellington 1](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=South%20Belt%20%2F%20Ellington)[West Hampton Estates 1](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/?neighborhood=West%20Hampton%20Estates)

[Compare neighborhood rents on the Houston, TX rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/rent-map/)

## Houston, TX Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Houston, TX is **$1,913 per month**, based on 4688 units across 209 apartment communities. Prices range from $709 at The Place at Barker Cypress to $10,794 at Parkside Residences.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $1,462/mo | $799/mo | 325 |
| 1 Bed | $1,707/mo | $709/mo | 2551 |
| 2 Bed | $2,267/mo | $964/mo | 1486 |
| 3 Bed | $3,092/mo | $899/mo | 143 |
| 4 Bed | $1,861/mo | $1,348/mo | 3 |

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Building Economics

## How much do Houston, TX apartments earn?

The 64 buildings we can estimate generate about **$32M** in rental revenue per month ($388M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [1.One Park Place](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/one-park-place-houston-tx/#revenue-section) | $1.7M/mo | $3,579 / $5,124 | 95% | 346 |
| [2.The Palms at Clear Lake Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/the-palms-at-clear-lake-apartments-houston-tx/#revenue-section) | $1.3M/mo | $1,512 / $1,947 | 97% | 704 |
| [3.NOVEL River Oaks by Crescent Communities](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/novel-river-oaks-by-crescent-communities-houston-tx/#revenue-section) | $1.1M/mo | $3,488 / $3,663 | 93% | 326 |
| [4.Rone Residences](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/rone-residences-houston-tx/#revenue-section) | $1.1M/mo | $4,492 / $5,589 | 93% | 210 |
| [5.Modera Waugh](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/modera-waugh-houston-tx/#revenue-section) | $1.0M/mo | $2,621 / $2,736 | 94% | 392 |
| 59 more estimated buildings | $26M/mo | | | |

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

## Who rents in Houston, TX, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Houston, TX averages **$1,707/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$2,267/mo**. At the local median household income of **$62,894**, that works out to **36% of gross income**, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Houston, TX at **$1,313/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/trends/) runs **46% 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 Houston, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

### Who employs renters in Houston

Demand in the Houston rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:

- ExxonMobil

- Chevron

- Phillips 66

- ConocoPhillips

- Halliburton

- NRG Energy

- Schlumberger

- Texas Medical Center

Mean one-way commute in Houston, TX is **27 minutes**, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing [which properties](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/apartments/) sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Houston, 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

$77,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,913/mo.

Comfortable income

$92,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($709/mo), you need to earn at least **$28,000/year**.

Median household income in Houston, TX is **$62,894** , about 32% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in Houston, TX

Overall prices in Houston, 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 Houston, TX's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $1,913 |
| Utilities | $457 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,089 |
| Healthcare | $531 |
| Other goods and services | $850 |
| Estimated total | $5,390/mo |

Population

2,300,419

Median household income

$62,894

Census median rent

$1,313/mo

Census rent burden

31.6%

Median age

34.3

Mean commute

27 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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.

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## Nearby cities in Texas

How Houston, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Houston, TX | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Dallas, TX](https://average-rent.com/city/dallas-tx/) | $1,525 | -20% | +0.9% | 711 |
| [Addison, TX](https://average-rent.com/city/addison-tx/) | $1,653 | -14% | -2.6% | 367 |
| [Austin, TX](https://average-rent.com/city/austin-tx/) | $1,764 | -8% | +3.9% | 304 |
| [Irving, TX](https://average-rent.com/city/irving-tx/) | $1,591 | -17% | +6% | 143 |
| [Arlington, TX](https://average-rent.com/city/arlington-tx/) | $1,396 | -27% | -0.7% | 83 |
| [Garland, TX](https://average-rent.com/city/garland-tx/) | $1,443 | -25% | -1% | 62 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Houston, TX?

The average listed apartment rent in Houston, TX is $1,913 per month, as of November 12, 2026. This sample includes 4,688 priced apartments in 209 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Houston, TX?

The median asking rent in Houston, TX is $1,725 per month, computed from 4688 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,913/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Houston, TX?

The lowest available rent in Houston, TX starts at $709 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX?

1-bedroom apartments in Houston, TX average $1,707/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $709/mo across 2551 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX?

2-bedroom apartments in Houston, TX average $2,267/mo. Units start from $964/mo across 1486 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Houston, TX

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

[View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/houston-tx/trends/)

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