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Average Rent in Houston, TX

What is the average rent in Houston, TX?

The average listed apartment rent in Houston, TX is $1,911 per month, as of November 12, 2026. This sample includes 4,714 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, 4714 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. 8 building guides have protected prices with Average Rent Pro

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Avg Rent

$1,911/mo

median $1,725

+13.3% vs last month

Cheapest

$709/mo

The Place at Barker Cypress

Properties

209

tracked daily

Units

4714

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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
Average rent trend in Houston, TX $1,700$1,833$1,967$2,100 MayJunAugSepNov

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Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

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Houston, TX Rent Prices

All 209 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

#1 3.5 (516)

The Redford

1221 Redford St, Houston, TX 77034, USA

From $616/mo as of Oct 17
Avg $832 24 units
#2 4.3 (929)

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)

Canterbury Court Apartments

3910 Sherwood Ln, Houston, TX 77092, USA

From $750/mo
Avg $873 6 units
#4 3.8 (56)

The Levy Apartments

2828 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, USA

From $799/mo
Avg $799 1 units
#5 3.7 (312)

The Riviera at Clear Lake Apartments

16457 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062, USA

From $799/mo
Avg $1,159 20 units
#6 3.1 (114)

Aurora Flats

17700 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058, USA

From $820/mo
Avg $1,127 21 units
#7 4.3 (86)

Turtle Creek Apartments

2800 W T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77018, USA

From $820/mo
Avg $903 6 units

Rent & Price History by Building

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The Redford apartments in Houston, TX

The Redford

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 apartments in Houston, TX

The Place at Barker Cypress

4.3 (929)

1800 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084, USA

From $709/mo
50 units
Canterbury Court Apartments apartments in Houston, TX

Canterbury Court Apartments

3.7 (79)

3910 Sherwood Ln, Houston, TX 77092, USA

From $750/mo
6 units
The Levy Apartments apartments in Houston, TX

The Levy Apartments

3.8 (56)

2828 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, USA

From $799/mo
1 units
The Riviera at Clear Lake Apartments apartments in Houston, TX

The Riviera at Clear Lake Apartments

3.7 (312)

16457 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062, USA

From $799/mo
20 units
Aurora Flats apartments in Houston, TX

Aurora Flats

3.1 (114)

17700 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058, USA

From $820/mo
21 units
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Houston, TX Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Houston, TX is $1,911 per month, based on 4714 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 $1,461/mo $799/mo 322
1 Bed $1,701/mo $709/mo 2560
2 Bed $2,264/mo $964/mo 1502
3 Bed $3,092/mo $899/mo 144
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 $1.7M/mo $3,579 / $5,124 95% 346
2.The Palms at Clear Lake Apartments $1.3M/mo $1,512 / $1,947 97% 704
3.NOVEL River Oaks by Crescent Communities $1.1M/mo $3,488 / $3,663 93% 326
4.Rone Residences $1.1M/mo $4,492 / $5,589 93% 210
5.Modera Waugh $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 $1,701/mo , with two-bedroom units averaging $2,264/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 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 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

$76,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,911/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 31% 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) $1,911
Utilities $457
Groceries $549
Transportation $1,089
Healthcare $531
Other goods and services $850
Estimated total $5,388/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 $1,525 -20% +0.9% 711
Addison, TX $1,653 -14% -2.6% 367
Austin, TX $1,764 -8% +3.9% 304
Irving, TX $1,591 -17% +6% 143
Arlington, TX $1,396 -27% -0.7% 83
Garland, TX $1,443 -24% -1% 62

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Houston, TX?

The average listed apartment rent in Houston, TX is $1,911 per month, as of November 12, 2026. This sample includes 4,714 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 4714 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,911/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 $1,701/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $709/mo across 2560 units tracked.

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

2-bedroom apartments in Houston, TX average $2,264/mo. Units start from $964/mo across 1502 units currently listed.

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