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Prices and availability in Houston, TX were last updated on 20 Sep 2026.
The best apartments in Houston, TX are: Artesian on Westheimer, 2400 Briarwest Apartments, Metro 5514, The Retreat at Steeplechase and Reserve by the Lake.
The average rent in Houston, TX is $1,355.
The price range for a studio apartment in Houston, TX is between $250 and $15,884.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX is between $150 and $23,873.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX is between $180 and $30,593.
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 average age of rental buildings in Houston is 33 years old, with 38% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 89% are garden-style apartment communities, 10% are mid-sized buildings, and 3% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.
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.
