Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX under $1200 – 2219 Rentals available
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See current rent specials$851 - $1,316
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$800 - $1,075
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T-4 Housing Interests Management, LLCLast updated 23 Jan 2021 -
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
Moody National Multi-Family Management, LLCLast updated 23 Jan 2021 -
$1,185
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
Moody National Multi-Family Management, LLCLast updated 23 Jan 2021 -
$775 - $1,209
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$640 - $1,040
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$630 - $1,050
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$1,106 - $1,975
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$1,050 - $1,794
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$1,020 - $1,463
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Rent prices in cities near Houston
- Apartments in Atascocita $1,164
- Apartments in Crosby $952
- Apartments in Cypress $1,281
- Apartments in Humble $1,099
- Apartments in Katy $1,274
- Apartments in Kingwood $1,146
- Apartments in La Porte $1,003
- Apartments in League City $1,181
- Apartments in Meadows Place $1,197
- Apartments in Missouri City $1,317
- Apartments in Pasadena $914
- Apartments in Pearland $1,356
- Apartments in Richmond $1,183
- Apartments in Seabrook $1,081
- Apartments in Spring $1,295
- Apartments in Stafford $1,197
- Apartments in Sugar Land $1,336
- Apartments in The Woodlands $1,498
- Apartments in Tomball $1,162
- Apartments in Webster $1,031
Rent prices in Houston's popular neighborhoods
- Apartments in The Woodlands $1,498
- Apartments in Downtown Houston $1,864
- Apartments in Kingwood $1,146
- Apartments in Midtown Houston $1,795
- Apartments in Neartown - Montrose $1,800
- Apartments in Clear Lake $1,160
- Apartments in Energy Corridor $1,173
- Apartments in Westchase $1,021
- Apartments in Greenway - Upper Kirby $1,763
- Apartments in Memorial $1,475
Houston’s average rent reached $1,102 in December
Houston’s average rent reached $1,102 in December after a 1.2% decrease since last year. One of Texas’s largest job hubs and a renter household-majority city (57%), Houston is a desirable place to live and work in, with apartment prices below the national average of $1,462. [View Full Report]

Houston’s average rent was $1,102 in December
Houston’s average rent reached $1,102 in December after a 1.2% decrease since last year. One of Texas’s largest job hubs and a renter household-majority city (57%), Houston is a desirable place to live and work in, with apartment prices below the national average of $1,462.
The average rent for an apartment in Houston decreased compared to Pearland ($1,356), where prices went up by 1.5% since last year, and The Woodlands where they went up by 2.9% ($1,498).

What it costs to rent in the largest renter hubs in the Houston area
The city with the largest renter share is Houston (57%), followed by Galveston, with 57% renter households. In Galveston, apartment rents increased by 0.3% since last year, reaching $1,098. Pasadena, with an average rent of $914, has the third largest share of renters (47%) and has experienced a rent increase of 3.2% since December 2019. In Conroe, where 45% of homes are renter households, the average rent is $1,122, going down by 0.9% in the past year. Apartments in Baytown, where 44% of homes are rented, cost $963 per month, an increase of 3.4% in one year.
The priciest and cheapest cities for renters in the Houston area
The Woodlands is the priciest city for renters in the Houston area, with apartments renting for $1,498 per month. The average rent for apartments in Pearland is $1,356, the second most expensive, while Missouri City ($1,320) comes in third.
For renters in search of budget-friendly apartments, Pasadena's $914 average rent is the cheapest in the Houston area followed by Texas City's $961 rate. Baytown rentals are the third least pricey on the list, with a $963 average apartment rate. These are the only cities on our list with an average rent under $1,000.

Methodology
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The data on average rents included in our reports comes directly from competitively-rented (market-rate) large-scale multifamily properties (50+ units in size), via telephone survey. The data is compiled and reported by our sister company Yardi Matrix, a business development and asset management tool for brokers, sponsors, banks and equity sources underwriting investments in the multifamily, office, industrial and self-storage sectors. Fully-affordable properties are not included in the survey and are not reported in rental rate averages. Local rent reports include only cities with a statistically-relevant stock of large-scale multifamily properties of 50+ units.
Houston, TX Demographics
- Total Population2,295,982
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Female 1,147,588Male 1,148,394
- Median Age32.9
Average Rent in Houston, TX
- Houston, TX Average Rental Price, December 2020 $1,102 /mo
Houston, TX Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$70010%
- $701-$1,00041%
- $1,001-$1,50035%
- $1,501-$2,0009%
- > $2,0004%
Houston, TX Rent Trends
Average Rent | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Dec / 2020 |
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Houston, TX | $1,050 | $1,074 | $1,086 | $1,097 | $1,094 | $1,097 | $1,103 | $1,114 | $1,120 | $1,111 | $1,102 |
National | $1,373 | $1,378 | $1,381 | $1,418 | $1,428 | $1,432 | $1,468 | $1,475 | $1,477 | $1,464 | $1,462 |
Houston, TX Households
- Total Number of Households848,340
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Family 517,363Non-family 330,977
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Children 280,482No Children 567,858
- Average People Per Household2.67
- Median Household Income$51,140
- Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,017
Houston, TX Education Statistics
- No High School12%
- Some High School34%
- Some College20%
- Associate Degree5%
- Bachelor Degree18%
- Graduate Degree11%
The best apartments in Houston, TX under $1,200
We know that comfort and convenience are essential elements to your well-being, and that is why we selected the best apartments for rent in Houston, TX. The monthly rent does vary on the property type, but you can find cheap luxury apartments listed for up to $1,975. Exclusively designed to satisfy your needs, these modern apartments include high-level amenities and a décor designed to provide the utmost in convenience. Offering quality living and comfort, our stylish apartments for less than $1,200 present a unique lifestyle for anyone who is looking to take it to the next level.
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