Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX

Prices and availability in Houston, TX were last updated on 7 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Houston, TX are: Artesian on Westheimer, 2400 Briarwest Apartments, The Retreat at Steeplechase, Metro 5514 and Normandy Woods.

The average rent in Houston, TX is $1,355.

The price range for a studio apartment in Houston, TX is between $150 and $15,884.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX is between $150 and $27,666.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX is between $180 and $41,790.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX is between $150 and $54,777.

In Houston, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 33% of Houston's rentals, 50% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 16% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Houston are about 33 years old, on average. Of these, 38% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 89% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 10% are mid-rises, and 3% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Houston are around 2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 52% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 39% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.