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Average Rent in River Oaks & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in River Oaks, Houston, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,606/mo
▼ 2.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$661/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
123
available now
River Oaks vs Houston, TX Average
River Oaks is more expensive the Houston, TX average by $372/mo (17%). The citywide average is $2,234/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in River Oaks?
As of June 2026, the average rent in River Oaks is $2,606 per month across 10 apartment communities and 123 available units. Rents have decreased $65 (2.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Alta River Oaks starting at $661/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,618/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,150/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,234/mo.
Prices range from $661 to $5,405 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
River Oaks Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in River Oaks
Rent Prices by Apartment in River Oaks
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta River Oaks | $661/mo | $1,958/mo | 13 | 4.6 |
| Marquis Enclave | $1,228/mo | $1,671/mo | 24 | 3.9 |
| 299 West Gray | $1,307/mo | $1,754/mo | 12 | 4.7 |
| Ashton on West Dallas Apartments | $1,407/mo | $1,407/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| The Sovereign at Regent Square Apartments | $1,570/mo | $2,047/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
| Cortland River Oaks | $1,700/mo | $2,234/mo | 7 | 4.4 |
| Hanover Parkview | $1,873/mo | $2,675/mo | 10 | 4.9 |
Google Search Trends for River Oaks Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$104,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,606/mo.
Comfortable income
$125,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($661/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.
Median household income in River Oaks is $62,894 , about 50% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in River Oaks
Overall prices in River Oaks 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 River Oaks's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,606 |
| Utilities | $457 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,089 |
| Healthcare | $531 |
| Other goods and services | $850 |
| Estimated total | $6,083/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.
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