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Average Rent in Katy, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 16 apartment communities in Katy, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,598/mo
▲ +2% from last month
Lowest Available
$940/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
16
tracked daily
Units Listed
405
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Katy, TX
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katy 77494 | $1,593 | ▼ $22 | $1,041 | 8 | 223 |
| Lakeforest Of Kelliwood | $1,546 | ▲ $42 | $1,083 | 7 | 171 |
| Katy 77493 | $1,298 | ▼ $2 | $1,123 | 1 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Katy, TX?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Katy, TX is $1,598 per month across 16 apartment communities and 405 available units. Rents have increased $31 (2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Retreat at Cinco Ranch starting at $940/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,529/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,374/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,752/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,447/mo.
Prices range from $940 to $3,548 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 85 units are currently listed.
Katy, TX Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $1,645 | - | 9 |
| May 2026 | $1,640 | -$5 | 12 |
| June 2026 | $1,709 | +$69 | 15 |
| July 2026 | $1,694 | -$15 | 15 |
| August 2026 | $1,589 | -$105 | 15 |
| September 2026 | $1,624 | +$35 | 15 |
| October 2026 | $1,632 | +$8 | 15 |
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 Katy, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Katy, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat at Cinco Ranch | $940/mo | $1,491/mo | 26 | 4 |
| Olympus Falcon Landing | $1,041/mo | $1,449/mo | 32 | 4.6 |
| Oak Park Trails Apartments in Katy | $1,077/mo | $1,147/mo | 58 | 4.2 |
| Marquis at the Reserve | $1,106/mo | $1,699/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
| Marquis at Katy | $1,123/mo | $1,298/mo | 6 | 4.5 |
| Marquis Seven Lakes | $1,146/mo | $1,586/mo | 34 | 4.6 |
| Grand Reserve | $1,154/mo | $1,525/mo | 26 | 4.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Katy, TX
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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
$64,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,598/mo.
Comfortable income
$77,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($940/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Katy, TX is $107,332 , about 40% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Katy, TX
Overall prices in Katy, 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 Katy, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,598 |
| Utilities | $457 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,089 |
| Healthcare | $531 |
| Other goods and services | $850 |
| Estimated total | $5,075/mo |
Population
23,900
Median household income
$107,332
Census median rent
$1,609/mo
Census rent burden
39.2%
Median age
36.0
Mean commute
30 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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