Average Rent in Houston, TX
75 apartment buildings, 1319 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily. 2 more available with Average Rent Pro
Avg Rent
$2,264/mo
market average
Cheapest
$677/mo
The Place at Barker Cypress
Properties
75
tracked daily
Units
1319
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 75 properties in Houston, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Houston, TX Rent Prices
All 75 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Place at Barker Cypress
1800 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084, USA
Cypress Creek at Fayridge
14155 Fayridge Dr, Houston, TX 77048, USA
Haven At Elgin
3719 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004, USA
Marquis Champions Forest
5959 Farm To Market 1960 Road West, Houston, TX 77069
UNITI Montrose
701 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77006, USA
Hanover Montrose
3400 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, USA
Warehouse District
813 McKee St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Place at Barker Cypress 1800 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084, USA | $677 | $1,102 | $1.16 | 4.3 (929) | 28 |
| 2 | Cypress Creek at Fayridge 14155 Fayridge Dr, Houston, TX 77048, USA | $875 | $991 | $0.96 | 3.8 (116) | 8 |
| 3 | Haven At Elgin 3719 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004, USA | $875 | $1,207 | $1.62 | 3.7 (362) | 50 |
| 4 | Marquis Champions Forest 5959 Farm To Market 1960 Road West, Houston, TX 77069 | $966 | $1,199 | $1.35 | 3.9 (494) | 11 |
| 5 | UNITI Montrose 701 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77006, USA | $999 | $1,437 | $2.16 | 4.6 (101) | 15 |
| 6 | Hanover Montrose 3400 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, USA | $1,000 | $3,427 | $6.23 | 4.8 (906) | 14 |
| 7 | Warehouse District 813 McKee St, Houston, TX 77002, USA | $1,019 | $1,268 | $1.77 | 4.1 (175) | 23 |
Explore Each Property
The Place at Barker Cypress
4.3 (929)1800 Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX 77084, USA
Cypress Creek at Fayridge
3.8 (116)14155 Fayridge Dr, Houston, TX 77048, USA
Haven At Elgin
3.7 (362)3719 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004, USA
Marquis Champions Forest
3.9 (494)5959 Farm To Market 1960 Road West, Houston, TX 77069
UNITI Montrose
4.6 (101)701 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77006, USA
Hanover Montrose
4.8 (906)3400 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, USA
Houston, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Houston, TX is $2,264 per month, based on 1319 units across 75 apartment communities. Prices range from $677 at The Place at Barker Cypress to $2,892 at The Westcott.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,531/mo | $966/mo | 197 |
| 1 Bed | $1,882/mo | $677/mo | 683 |
| 2 Bed | $2,785/mo | $875/mo | 379 |
| 3 Bed | $2,917/mo | $899/mo | 44 |
| 4 Bed | $1,099/mo | $875/mo | 15 |
| 5 Bed | $1,576/mo | $1,576/mo | 1 |
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 Houston, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Houston, TX averages $1,882/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,785/mo. At the local median household income of $62,894, that works out to 43% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
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 72% 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
$91,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,264/mo.
Comfortable income
$109,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($677/mo), you need to earn at least $27,000/year.
Median household income in Houston, TX is $62,894 , about 42% 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) | $2,264 |
| Utilities | $457 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,089 |
| Healthcare | $531 |
| Other goods and services | $850 |
| Estimated total | $5,741/mo |
Population
2,300,419
Median household income
$62,894
Census median rent
$1,313/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Texas
How Houston, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Houston, TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, TX | $1,617 | -29% | 313 |
| Austin, TX | $2,024 | -11% | 189 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,840 | -19% | 163 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,583 | -30% | 54 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,409 | -38% | 54 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,078 | -8% | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Houston, TX?
The average rent in Houston, TX is $2,264 per month, based on 1319 units across 75 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Houston, TX?
The lowest available rent in Houston, TX starts at $677 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 $1,882/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $677/mo across 683 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Houston, TX average $2,785/mo. Units start from $875/mo across 379 units currently listed.
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