Last updated August 10, 2026

Average Rent in Houston, TX & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 83 apartment communities in Houston, TX. Updated daily.

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed

Market Average

$2,322/mo

▼ 6.5% from last month

Lowest Available

$658/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

1455

available now

Price Cuts This Week in Houston, TX

400 listed units across 47 buildings in Houston, TX dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $212/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.

Apartment	Unit	Last Week	Now	Cut
713 APTS	Unit 23	$6,325	$4,019	$2,306
713 APTS	Unit 25	$6,334	$4,204	$2,130
713 APTS	Unit 21	$5,998	$3,935	$2,063
Market Square Tower	Unit 4	$5,100	$3,050	$2,050
713 APTS	Unit 17	$5,460	$3,753	$1,707
Market Square Tower	Unit 11	$4,200	$2,500	$1,700
713 APTS	Unit 3	$3,995	$2,497	$1,498
Market Square Tower	Unit 10	$3,900	$2,500	$1,400

See today's prices on all 1455 listed units

Rent by Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Compare average rent across Houston, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map

Neighborhood	Avg Rent	30d Change	From	Properties	Units
Houston 77010	$4,586	▲ $87	$2,880	1	16
Houston 77005	$4,542	▲ $1,589	$2,119	2	45
Greenway / Upper Kirby Area	$3,551	▲ $197	$1,627	2	23
Houston 77027	$3,474	▲ $147	$1,535	2	42
River Oaks	$2,385	▼ $2,936	$1,256	11	152
Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park	$2,375	▼ $37	$1,360	8	207
Montrose	$2,326	▼ $152	$1,075	16	202
Central Business District	$2,326	▼ $168	$1,049	20	455
Northside	$2,019	▼ $162	$1,572	1	28
South Side	$1,988	▲ $101	$1,121	5	73
Clear Lake	$1,661	▲ $132	$1,275	1	21
West Hampton Estates	$1,638	▲ $42	$1,466	1	5
Gulfton	$1,479	▼ $76	$1,211	1	10
East Downtown	$1,469	▼ $99	$1,069	2	25
Houston 77089	$1,405	▼ $161	$1,033	2	36
Meadowbrook / Allendale	$1,348	▼ $43	$1,049	2	45
Southeast Houston	$1,264	▲ $103	$875	2	19
Westside	$1,208	▼ $35	$1,086	1	4
Champions Bend Estates	$1,198	▼ $7	$926	1	12
Glencairn	$1,146	▲ $11	$658	2	35

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Houston, TX?

As of August 2026, the average rent in Houston, TX is $2,322 per month across 83 apartment communities and 1455 available units. Rents have decreased $133 (6.5%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is The Place at Barker Cypress starting at $658/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,421/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,944/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,841/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,273/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,450/mo, a 5-bedroom averages $1,369/mo.

Prices range from $658 to $12,100 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 195 units are currently listed.

Houston, TX Rent Price History

Timeframe

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
April 2026	$1,851	-	46
May 2026	$2,032	+$181	63
June 2026	$2,045	+$13	67
July 2026	$2,050	+$5	79
August 2026	$2,035	-$15	80

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Houston, TX

Studio

$2,421

from $926 · 282 units

1 Bed

$1,944

from $658 · 722 units

2 Bed

$2,841

from $875 · 405 units

3 Bed

$3,273

from $899 · 41 units

4 Bed

$1,450

from $1,075 · 4 units

5 Bed

$1,369

from $1,369 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Houston, TX

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
The Place at Barker Cypress	$658/mo	$1,104/mo	29	4.3
Cypress Creek at Fayridge	$875/mo	$1,098/mo	9	3.8
Marquis Champions Forest	$926/mo	$1,198/mo	12	3.9
Park Avenue at Boulder Creek Apartments	$1,033/mo	$1,410/mo	30	4.2
Warehouse District	$1,049/mo	$1,266/mo	14	4.1
Allendale Village Apartments	$1,049/mo	$1,233/mo	19	4.4
Canal Street Flats	$1,069/mo	$1,487/mo	17	3.5
UNITI Montrose	$1,075/mo	$1,467/mo	15	4.6
Marquis on Westheimer	$1,086/mo	$1,208/mo	4	3.8
Marquis on Park Row	$1,087/mo	$1,347/mo	6	4.2
4001 Midtown	$1,121/mo	$1,827/mo	30	4.3
The Dawson at Stratford Apartments	$1,199/mo	$1,526/mo	7	4
Marquis on Pin Oak	$1,211/mo	$1,479/mo	10	4.4
Cypress Creek Wayside Drive	$1,229/mo	$1,415/mo	10	3.3
Smart Living Allen Genoa	$1,250/mo	$1,433/mo	26	4.1
Marquis Enclave	$1,256/mo	$1,590/mo	25	3.9
Advenir at Boulder Creek	$1,264/mo	$1,378/mo	6	4.1
The Palms at Clear Lake Apartments	$1,275/mo	$1,661/mo	21	4.1
SoDo on Main	$1,287/mo	$1,802/mo	67	3.8
The Rice	$1,293/mo	$1,941/mo	42	4.4
MAA 510	$1,295/mo	$1,594/mo	17	4.7
The Block at Montrose	$1,299/mo	$1,299/mo	1	4.1
City Place Montrose	$1,315/mo	$1,729/mo	32	4.4
Pearl Marketplace	$1,318/mo	$1,466/mo	7	4.4
Pearl @ the Mix	$1,335/mo	$1,465/mo	7	4.3
2222 Smith Street	$1,345/mo	$1,550/mo	10	3.7
The Hamilton	$1,349/mo	$1,432/mo	8	4
Midtown Grove Apartments	$1,354/mo	$1,524/mo	9	4.3
Calais Midtown	$1,355/mo	$1,557/mo	28	4
The Oliver	$1,360/mo	$2,140/mo	20	4.2
1810 Main Apartments	$1,361/mo	$1,361/mo	1	4
3800 Main	$1,367/mo	$1,699/mo	13	3.9
1711 Caroline Apartments	$1,399/mo	$1,804/mo	12	3.9
Midtown on the Rail	$1,451/mo	$1,451/mo	1	4.4
Midtown Arbor Place Apartments in Houston	$1,452/mo	$1,515/mo	8	4.3
Marquis at Westchase	$1,466/mo	$1,638/mo	5	4.6
The Core Apartments	$1,469/mo	$1,793/mo	31	4.6
State Street Apartments	$1,480/mo	$1,770/mo	12	4.6
Ashton on West Dallas Apartments	$1,480/mo	$1,480/mo	1	4.2
Eighteen25 Downtown	$1,503/mo	$1,800/mo	21	4.3
Drewery Place	$1,515/mo	$2,489/mo	42	3.9
Marq 31	$1,535/mo	$2,016/mo	11	4.4
Taylor Heights Apartments	$1,536/mo	$2,221/mo	42	4.6
Haven At Elgin	$1,549/mo	$1,639/mo	4	3.7
Revl Heights	$1,572/mo	$2,019/mo	28	4.4
Sabine Street Lofts	$1,589/mo	$1,831/mo	13	4.3
Aris Market Square	$1,618/mo	$3,493/mo	24	4.6
500 Crawford Downtown Apartments	$1,625/mo	$2,163/mo	33	4.4
Avenue Grove	$1,627/mo	$2,714/mo	10	4.3
Block 334 Apartments	$1,643/mo	$1,643/mo	1	4
Hadley Midtown Apartments	$1,663/mo	$1,663/mo	1	4.2
1414 Texas Downtown	$1,683/mo	$2,196/mo	36	4.4
The Plaza Museum District Apartments	$1,689/mo	$2,156/mo	21	4.7
Pearl Rosemont	$1,690/mo	$2,559/mo	24	4.9
The Star	$1,696/mo	$2,121/mo	26	4.3
Elev8	$1,697/mo	$2,625/mo	27	4.2
The Sovereign at Regent Square Apartments	$1,709/mo	$2,412/mo	10	4.4
299 West Gray	$1,711/mo	$1,711/mo	1	4.7
Caroline West Gray	$1,716/mo	$1,952/mo	13	4.3
Cortland River Oaks	$1,734/mo	$2,107/mo	21	4.4
2900 West Dallas	$1,743/mo	$2,337/mo	19	4.7
Camden McGowen Station Apartments	$1,748/mo	$1,909/mo	22	4.4
The Travis	$1,771/mo	$3,409/mo	25	3.4
27Seventy Lower Heights	$1,793/mo	$2,549/mo	33	4.4
Alexan Junction Heights	$1,846/mo	$2,251/mo	35	4.5
Hanover Parkview	$1,877/mo	$2,586/mo	14	4.9
The Carter	$1,899/mo	$2,607/mo	12	4.5
Hanover Montrose	$1,906/mo	$3,091/mo	13	4.8
Alta River Oaks	$1,915/mo	$2,558/mo	14	4.6
Montrose at Buffalo Bayou	$2,055/mo	$2,547/mo	17	4.1
The Susanne - Montrose Apartments	$2,055/mo	$2,354/mo	4	4.5
Hanover Rice Village	$2,119/mo	$2,958/mo	10	4.9
713 APTS	$2,214/mo	$4,995/mo	35	4.8
Hanover River Oaks	$2,227/mo	$4,195/mo	13	4.8
One Hermann Place Apartments	$2,273/mo	$2,754/mo	9	4.8
Parkside Residences	$2,363/mo	$3,672/mo	28	4.2
Market Square Tower	$2,500/mo	$3,305/mo	10	4.3
The Driscoll at River Oaks	$2,667/mo	$3,890/mo	17	4.9
The Westcott	$2,761/mo	$4,384/mo	21	4.7
NOVEL River Oaks by Crescent Communities	$2,770/mo	$3,992/mo	31	4.6
One Park Place	$2,880/mo	$4,586/mo	16	4.5
The Residences at La Colombe d'Or	$3,398/mo	$5,270/mo	25	4.6
APT Locator - Central	$10,437/mo	$10,437/mo	1	5

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Houston, TX

What is the average rent in Houston, TX?

The average rent in Houston, TX is $2,322 per month as of August 2026, based on 1455 units across 83 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Houston, TX?

Rent in Houston, TX has decreased $133 (6.5%) over the past month. The current average is $2,322/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Houston, TX?

The most affordable apartment in Houston, TX is The Place at Barker Cypress with units starting at $658/mo.

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

A 1-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX averages $1,944/mo, with prices starting at $658/mo across 722 available units.

How many apartments are available in Houston, TX?

There are 1455 units available across 83 apartment communities in Houston, TX.

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

$93,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,322/mo.

Comfortable income

$111,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($658/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.

Median household income in Houston, TX is $62,894 , about 44% 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	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,322	daily refresh
Utilities	$457	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$549	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,089	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$531	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$850	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$5,799/mo	$69,582/year

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.

Texas Rent Trends

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Houston, TX Neighborhood Rent Map

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US-wide rent comparison

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