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Average rent in La Porte, TX

$1,334/mo La Porte, TX average rental price, July 2024

The average monthly rent of apartments in La Porte, TX is $1,334.

La Porte, TX apartment rent ranges

About 18% of apartment rents in La Porte, TX range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over > $2,000 represent 3% of apartments. Around 68% of La Porte’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 11% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,739, the average rent in La Porte, TX is $1,334.

Getting around in La Porte, TX

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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in La Porte, TX last updated?

Prices and availability in La Porte, TX were last updated on 19 Sep 2024.

What are the best apartments in La Porte, TX?

The best apartments in La Porte, TX are: Hawthorne at Fairmont and Forest Vista.

What is the average rent in La Porte, TX?

The average rent in La Porte, TX is $1,334. Start your search for apartments in La Porte, TX now.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Porte, TX?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Porte, TX is between $1,305 and $1,825. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in La Porte, TX now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in La Porte, TX?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in La Porte, TX is between $1,305 and $2,700. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in La Porte, TX.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in La Porte, TX?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in La Porte, TX is between $1,445 and $2,750. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in La Porte, TX.

What type of rental buildings are in La Porte, TX?

In La Porte, 28% of the residents are renting compared to 72% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 18% of La Porte’s rentals, 42% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 36% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in La Porte, TX?

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 La Porte are about 25 years old, on average. Of these, 56% 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 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in La Porte, TX?

Rental apartments in La Porte come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0.4% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 47% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 42% of all rentals in La Porte. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

Living in La Porte, TX

Close to where the Houston Channel slips into the Galveston Bay is the small, waterside town of La Porte. Renters in La Porte enjoy being a part of the Houston metropolitan area at a low cost of living compared to surrounding neighborhoods. Specifically, the rentals in La Porte are 28 miles east of Houston, 70 miles southwest of Beaumont and 190 miles east of Austin. When renting in La Porte, the Bayport Industrial District and Battleground Industrial District provide manufacturing and warehousing jobs, while San Jacinto College and other nearby institutes support the local education industry. Notably, DuPont, NASA and Bayport Channel have contributed to a rental boom in La Porte. Renters here are served by La Porte Independent School District, and the average temperature in La Porte is 64°F.

Renting in La Porte, TX

Neighborhoods are quiet and peaceful when renting in La Porte. There are also more than 13 miles of paved trails winding from Pasadena to Galveston Bay to keep renters connected. Parks include Sylvan Beach Park (with two beaches and a 1,000-foot fishing pier), Pecan Park (with baseball diamond and high-quality sports facilities), and a dog park. Meanwhile, rentals by La Porte Bay Forest Golf Course are near a famously award-winning course, and Houston Yacht Club is less than four miles from La Porte rentals. Renters also have access to six public pools. There are also studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for rent, as well as single-family houses for rent with two to three bedrooms. Higher rent prices are common in the western parts of La Porte, while lower rent rates are often available in the northern areas (closer to La Porte Freeway).

Shopping in La Porte, TX

When renting in La Porte, shopping is a must. Specifically, downtown is where renters will find wonderful boutique shopping at Shop Therapy Resale, Junk Junkies, Upscale Resale and K's Emporium. Downtown rentals are also near antique stores, like Stewart X Douglas Antique Lighting, Mike's Antique Station and Vicki's Antiques on Main. Otherwise, big-box stores include Walgreens, Dollar General and Dollar Tree. Main Street also has restaurant favorites, such as Toro Mexican Restaurant, Main 101 Grill and New Orleans Seafood Kitchen. And, renters in La Porte are also close to Baybrook Mall in Friendswood (15 miles southwest via Bay Area Boulevard). Or, for groceries, renters have Kroger, Sylvian Beach Grocery, and Martinez Food Co. Five miles west in the neighboring town of Deer Park, there's also H-E-B, Aldi and Walmart.

Transportation in La Porte, TX

The Harris County Transit System provides a fixed-route service to renters in La Porte. Route 5 takes renters east-west from the Evelyn Kennedy Civic Center on San Jacinto Street to San Jacinto College (passing a Walmart) and then takes renters north-south down Broadway Street to Old Highway 146 and Fairfield Street (passing a Kroger). Notably, there are no bus routes to Houston when renting in La Porte. However, ADA paratransit services are extended by Harris County Transit System to renters with a disability who cannot utilize fixed-route services. For private flights, renters have the local La Porte Municipal Airport. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 35 miles northwest of La Porte via the Texas 8 Beltway. Finally, Uber, Lyft, Ola and Didi are the main ridesharing services available when renting in La Porte.

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1 BED	$1,050+
2 BEDS	$1,415+
3 BEDS	Ask for Pricing

1 BED	$979+
2 BEDS	$1,152+
3 BEDS	$1,313+

1 BED	$1,575+
2 BEDS	$2,050+
3 BEDS	$2,700+

1 BED	Ask for Pricing
2 BEDS	$1,305
3 BEDS	$1,445

1 BED	Ask for Pricing
2 BEDS	$1,261+
3+ BEDS	$1,432+

1 BED	$1,014
2 BEDS	$578+

1 BED	$825
3 BEDS	$1,650

1 BED	$795+
2 BEDS	$1,025+
3 BEDS	$1,350

1 BED	$798+
2 BEDS	$1,123
3 BEDS	$1,478

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