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Average Rent in Houston, TX

216 apartment buildings, 4031 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building. 8 more available with Average Rent Pro

Avg Rent

$2,106/mo

median $1,850

-8.3% vs last month

Cheapest

$592/mo

The Redford

Properties

216

tracked daily

Units

4031

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 216 properties in Houston, TX.

Timeframe

Average rent trend, last 3 months

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$1,856
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Houston, TX $1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 Jun 25Jul 16Aug 13Sep 3Sep 24

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Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

Price per Square Foot

Houston, TX Rent Prices

All 216 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

#1 3.5 (516)

The Redford

1221 Redford St, Houston, TX 77034, USA

From $592/mo
Avg $834 28 units
#2 4.3 (929)

The Place at Barker Cypress

1800 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084, USA

From $625/mo
Avg $1,106 29 units
#3 3.7 (79)

Canterbury Court Apartments

3910 Sherwood Ln, Houston, TX 77092, USA

From $750/mo
Avg $873 2 units
#4 3.8 (56)

The Levy Apartments

2828 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, USA

From $799/mo
Avg $876 20 units
#5 4.3 (86)

Turtle Creek Apartments

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

From $820/mo
Avg $957 5 units
#6 4.6 (879)

The Park at Malaga

4300 Sherwood Ln, Houston, TX 77092, USA

From $855/mo
Avg $1,088 18 units
#7 3.5 (669)

Bayou Park Apartments

4400-4448 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007, USA

From $869/mo
Avg $1,270 32 units

Rent & Price History by Building

The Redford apartments in Houston, TX

The Redford

3.5 (516)

1221 Redford St, Houston, TX 77034, USA

From $592/mo
28 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 $625/mo
29 units
Canterbury Court Apartments apartments in Houston, TX

Canterbury Court Apartments

3.7 (79)

3910 Sherwood Ln, Houston, TX 77092, USA

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

The Levy Apartments

3.8 (56)

2828 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77098, USA

From $799/mo
20 units
Turtle Creek Apartments apartments in Houston, TX

Turtle Creek Apartments

4.3 (86)

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

From $820/mo
5 units
The Park at Malaga apartments in Houston, TX

The Park at Malaga

4.6 (879)

4300 Sherwood Ln, Houston, TX 77092, USA

From $855/mo
18 units

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Houston, TX neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 28 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

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Houston, TX Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Houston, TX is $2,106 per month, based on 4031 units across 216 apartment communities. Prices range from $592 at The Redford to $13,998 at Rone Residences.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $2,167/mo $799/mo 515
1 Bed $1,828/mo $592/mo 2129
2 Bed $2,435/mo $790/mo 1254
3 Bed $3,280/mo $899/mo 129
4 Bed $1,400/mo $899/mo 3
5 Bed $1,780/mo $1,780/mo 1

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Building Economics

How much do Houston, TX apartments earn?

The 50 buildings we can estimate generate about $24M in rental revenue per month ($287M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

Building Est. Monthly Revenue Asking / Leased Est. Occupancy Units
1.Rone Residences $1.2M/mo $5,507 / $6,308 92% 210
2.NOVEL River Oaks by Crescent Communities $1.2M/mo $3,546 / $3,878 92% 326
3.One Park Place $1.1M/mo $4,464 / $3,524 94% 346
4.The Palms at Clear Lake Apartments $1.0M/mo $2,161 / $1,535 96% 704
5.Parkside Residences $1.0M/mo $4,061 / $3,604 93% 306
45 more estimated buildings $18M/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 $1,828/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,435/mo. At the local median household income of $62,894, that works out to 40% 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 60% 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

$84,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,106/mo.

Comfortable income

$101,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($592/mo), you need to earn at least $24,000/year.

Median household income in Houston, TX is $62,894 , about 38% 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) $2,106
Utilities $457
Groceries $549
Transportation $1,089
Healthcare $531
Other goods and services $850
Estimated total $5,583/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

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.

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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 $1,676 -20% -12.9% 512
Addison, TX $1,682 -20% -0.9% 359
Austin, TX $2,019 -4% -0.5% 258
Arlington, TX $1,383 -34% +0.4% 58
Lewisville, TX $1,729 -18% +3% 58
San Antonio, TX $2,035 -3% -1.8% 53

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Houston, TX?

The average rent in Houston, TX is $2,106 per month, based on 4031 units across 216 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Houston, TX?

The median asking rent in Houston, TX is $1,850 per month, computed from 4031 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,106/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 $592 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

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

1-bedroom apartments in Houston, TX average $1,828/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $592/mo across 2129 units tracked.

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

2-bedroom apartments in Houston, TX average $2,435/mo. Units start from $790/mo across 1254 units currently listed.

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