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Average Rent in Katy 77494 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Katy 77494, Katy, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,605/mo
▼ 12% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,151/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
123
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Katy 77494
15 listed units across 4 buildings in Katy 77494 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $34/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis Seven Meadows | Unit 18341 | $2,593 | $2,454 | $139 |
| Marquis Seven Lakes | Unit 29072 | $1,901 | $1,837 | $64 |
| Marquis Seven Lakes | Unit 29071 | $1,722 | $1,682 | $40 |
| Olympus Grand Crossing | Unit 07307, A1C | $1,303 | $1,271 | $32 |
| Olympus Grand Crossing | Unit 10203, A1B | $1,252 | $1,221 | $31 |
| Olympus Grand Crossing | Unit 10308, A1B | $1,276 | $1,245 | $31 |
| Olympus Grand Crossing | Unit 08315, A1B | $1,268 | $1,238 | $30 |
| Marquis at the Reserve | Unit 18021 | $1,965 | $1,940 | $25 |
Katy 77494 vs Katy, TX Average
Katy 77494 is more expensive than the Katy, TX average by $30/mo (2%). The citywide average is $1,575/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Katy 77494?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Katy 77494 is $1,605 per month across 8 apartment communities and 123 available units. Rents have decreased $223 (12%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Olympus Grand Crossing starting at $1,151/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,383/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,395/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,956/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,410/mo.
Prices range from $1,151 to $2,686 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 41 units are currently listed.
Katy 77494 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $1,716 | - | 6 |
| May 2026 | $1,696 | -$20 | 7 |
| June 2026 | $1,849 | +$153 | 8 |
| July 2026 | $1,788 | -$61 | 8 |
| August 2026 | $1,665 | -$123 | 8 |
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 77494
Rent Prices by Apartment in Katy 77494
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus Grand Crossing | $1,151/mo | $1,562/mo | 34 | 4.5 |
| Olympus Falcon Landing | $1,171/mo | $1,527/mo | 29 | 4.6 |
| Marquis at the Reserve | $1,224/mo | $1,682/mo | 11 | 4.5 |
| Marquis Seven Lakes | $1,226/mo | $1,653/mo | 8 | 4.6 |
| Premier at Katy | $1,232/mo | $1,664/mo | 28 | 4.4 |
| Marquis Seven Meadows | $1,317/mo | $1,797/mo | 5 | 4.7 |
| The Lakes at Cinco Ranch Apartments in Katy | $1,511/mo | $1,583/mo | 7 | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Katy 77494
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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 $1,605/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 ($1,151/mo), you need to earn at least $46,000/year.
Median household income in Katy 77494 is $107,332 , about 39% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Katy 77494
Overall prices in Katy 77494 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 77494's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,605 |
| Utilities | $457 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,089 |
| Healthcare | $531 |
| Other goods and services | $850 |
| Estimated total | $5,082/mo |
Population
23,900
Median household income
$107,332
Census median rent
$1,609/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
Google Search Trends for Katy 77494 Apartments
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