What is the average apartment size in Baytown?

The average size for a Baytown, TX apartment is 867 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Baytown?

As of Sep / 2026, the average rent in Baytown is $1,171 per month, a 0.66% decrease from last years average of $1,179.

What is the average apartment size in Baytown?

The typical apartment in Baytown offers about 867 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Baytown, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Baytown?

The typical rent budget in Baytown ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Baytown?

In Baytown, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Baytown is $1,171, a 0.66% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,179.

One-bedroom apartments provide 690 square feet for $1,046, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,244 offer 984 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,267 sq ft) for $1,546, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Baytown, TX

Last updated: October 31, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,171	867 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,046	690 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,244	984 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,546	1,267 sq. ft.

Baytown, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Baytown, TX have decreased by 0.66% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,179 to $1,171.

What's the typical rent budget in Baytown, TX?

The largest share of rentals in Baytown, TX (47%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Baytown, TX?

14,773 or 48% of the households in Baytown, TX are renter-occupied while 16,191 or 52% are owner-occupied.

How Baytown Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Baytown	$1,171
San Antonio	$1,254
Houston	$1,343
Dallas	$1,594
Austin	$1,643
Fort Worth	$1,462
Temple	$1,141
Killeen	$1,076
Irving	$1,513
El Paso	$1,150
Plano	$1,694
Humble, TX	$1,427
Pearland, TX	$1,608
Pasadena, TX	$1,072
Kingwood, TX	$1,386
Dickinson, TX	$1,476
League City, TX	$1,467
Webster, TX	$1,292
New Caney, TX	$1,663
Texas City, TX	$1,136
Friendswood, TX	$1,599

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Baytown apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.