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Rent prices in Houston's popular neighborhoods

Apartments in The Woodlands $1,465
Apartments in Downtown Houston $1,832
Apartments in Kingwood $1,154
Apartments in Midtown Houston $1,789
Apartments in Neartown - Montrose $1,811
Apartments in Clear Lake $1,172
Apartments in Energy Corridor $1,177
Apartments in Westchase $1,036
Apartments in Greenway - Upper Kirby $1,772
Apartments in Memorial $1,464

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Houston’s average rent reached $1,116 in March

Houston’s average rent reached $1,116 in March after a 0.3% decrease since last year. One of Texas’s largest job hubs and a renter-majority city (54%), Houston is a desirable place to live and work in, with apartment prices below the national average of $1,407. [View Full Report]

Houston’s average rent was $1,116 in March

The average rent for an apartment in Houston decreased faster compared to Pearland ($1,336), where prices went down by 0.1% since last year. In The Woodlands, however, rates went down by 4.8% ($1,459).

What it costs to rent in the largest renter hubs in the Houston area

The city with the largest renter share is Webster (88%), followed by Galveston, with 55% renters. In Webster, apartment rents increased by 1.3% since last year, reaching $1,033, while in Galveston rents decreased by 0.5% ($1,098). Houston has the third largest share of renters (54%), same as Humble. In Humble, the average rent is $1,104, going up by 1.5% in the past year. Apartments in Rosenberg, where 50% of residents are renters, cost $1,158 per month, an increase of 8.4% 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 $1,459 per month. The average rent for apartments in Pearland is $1,336, the second most expensive, while Sugar Land ($1,329) comes in third.

For renters in search of budget-friendly apartments, Clute's $831 average rent is the cheapest in the Houston area, followed by Pasadena's $905 rate. Baytown rentals are the third least pricey on the list, with a $943 average apartment rate.

Houston apartment rents in popular ZIP codes for renters

Among Houston's most popular renter ZIP codes, 77036 has a $817 average rent, below the city average ($1,116). At the same time, rentals in ZIP 77077 go for $1,099, while prices in ZIP 77081 circle around $897. Apartment rents in ZIP 77042 clock in at around $1,054, lower than the Houston average, while rates in ZIP 77057 average at $1,102.

Check out how average rents evolved across the Houston area

Methodology

RENTCafe.com is a nationwide apartment search website that enables renters to easily find apartments and houses for rent throughout the United States. 

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 Population2,310,432
Female 1,153,417

Male 1,157,015
Median Age33

Average Rent in Houston, TX

Houston, TX Average Rental Price, March 2021 $1,116 ^/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	Nov / 2017	Mar / 2018	Jul / 2018	Nov / 2018	Mar / 2019	Jul / 2019	Nov / 2019	Mar / 2020	Jul / 2020	Nov / 2020	Mar / 2021
Houston, TX	$1,074	$1,086	$1,097	$1,094	$1,097	$1,103	$1,114	$1,120	$1,111	$1,108	$1,116
National	$1,315	$1,346	$1,355	$1,359	$1,356	$1,391	$1,398	$1,400	$1,390	$1,395	$1,407

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Houston, TX Households

Total Number of Households858,374
Family 522,128

Non-family 336,246
Children 282,908

No Children 575,466

Average People Per Household2.65
Median Household Income$52,338
Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,058

Houston, TX Education Statistics

No High School11%
Some High School33%
Some College20%
Associate Degree5%
Bachelor Degree19%
Graduate Degree11%

Renting apartments in Houston, TX under $900

Are you looking for a smart space where you can easily combine comfort with convenience? You will surely find the property that perfectly fits your needs with this variety of options. RENTCafé offers you 550 apartments for rent in Houston, TX from 138 modern buildings, so you’ll certainly find something suitable for you. If you want to live alone or with your partner, you might want to look for a studio or browse through our selection of 1 bedroom apartments. If you need more space but you don’t want to spend more than necessary on a monthly rent, check out our 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom apartments for less than $900, and make the most out of your budget.

Finding the best rental near you

Houston, TX is an amazing place to call home, with several rentals under $900 for you to choose from. There are many options and filters you can apply to your search to make the process easier and to find your next apartment faster and more efficiently. Asking yourself ‘are there any cheap apartments near me’? With our helpful filters, you can easily find the home of your dreams that also fits within your budget. With rent prices as low as $625 in Houston, TX, you can find affordable and appealing apartments that match your requirements. Sort your search by ‘Rent’ ascending to see the cheapest ones at the top of the list. As soon as you find your perfect apartment, make sure to contact the property to check for availability or apply online directly on RENTCafé.

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