Houston, TX Rental Market Trends
Last updated: May 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Houston is $1,345, a 1.2% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,361.
Studio Apartments at $1,004 offer the most budget-friendly option with 508 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 731 square feet for $1,190, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,508 offer 1,054 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,373 sq ft) for $1,887, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Houston, TX
Last updated: May 22, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,345 | 884 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $1,004 | 508 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $1,190 | 731 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,508 | 1,054 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $1,887 | 1,373 sq. ft. |
Houston, TX rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Houston, TX?
The largest share of rentals in Houston, TX (45%) 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 Houston, TX?
538,885 or 58% of the households in Houston, TX are renter-occupied while 391,519 or 42% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Houston?
Cranbrook Downs $912/month
Golfcrest - Bellfort - Reveille $922/month
Hambledon $938/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,345/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Houston?
Neartown - Montrose $2,277/month
The Museum District $2,364/month
University Place $3,372/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Houston, TX By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| University Place | $3,372 |
| The Museum District | $2,364 |
| Neartown - Montrose | $2,277 |
| Downtown Houston | $2,252 |
| Greater Fifth Ward | $2,234 |
| Afton Oaks - River Oaks | $2,187 |
| Memorial | $2,082 |
| Greater Eastwood | $1,985 |
| Greenway - Upper Kirby | $1,936 |
| Washington Ave - Memorial Park | $1,863 |
| Greater Heights | $1,837 |
| Bavaria | $1,791 |
| Second Ward | $1,752 |
| Fourth Ward | $1,703 |
| MacGregor | $1,682 |
| Midtown Houston | $1,679 |
| Cypress Village | $1,603 |
| Westbranch | $1,570 |
| Vintage Lakes | $1,570 |
| Kingslake | $1,562 |
| Northside Village | $1,508 |
| Uptown Houston | $1,501 |
| Energy Corridor | $1,485 |
| Minnetex | $1,478 |
| Copperfield | $1,467 |
| Westland East | $1,454 |
| Summerwood | $1,448 |
| Central Southwest Houston | $1,422 |
| Olde Oaks | $1,419 |
| Braeswood Place | $1,417 |
| Lazy Brook - Timbergrove | $1,413 |
| Copper Grove | $1,409 |
| Marwood Village | $1,392 |
| Harvest Bend | $1,377 |
| Glencairn | $1,376 |
| Oak Hollow | $1,366 |
| Astrodome | $1,358 |
| Spring Branch West | $1,357 |
| Independence Heights | $1,355 |
| Westlake | $1,340 |
| Cypress Forest | $1,338 |
| Addicks Park Ten | $1,337 |
| Fondren Gardens | $1,337 |
| Houston Farms | $1,327 |
| Willow Pointe | $1,317 |
| Champions | $1,308 |
| Nassau Bay | $1,302 |
| Eldridge - West Oaks | $1,278 |
| Copperbrook | $1,274 |
| Clear Lake | $1,272 |
| Winchester | $1,272 |
| South Main | $1,271 |
| Greater Ost - South Union | $1,260 |
| Sunnyside | $1,251 |
| Tower Oaks | $1,251 |
| Willowbrook | $1,250 |
| Northchase Park | $1,248 |
| Jefferson Forest | $1,247 |
| Spring Branch East | $1,242 |
| Tidwell Lakes | $1,231 |
| Oak Forest - Garden Oaks | $1,203 |
| Windermere Lakes | $1,196 |
| South Acres - Crestmont Park | $1,184 |
| Gulfgate Riverview - Pine Valley | $1,179 |
| Spring Shadows | $1,177 |
| Mid West Houston | $1,177 |
| Willow Meadows - Willowbend | $1,177 |
| Briarforest | $1,175 |
| Fairgreen | $1,172 |
| Woodedge Village | $1,168 |
| Spring Branch Central | $1,163 |
| Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing | $1,161 |
| Westchase | $1,154 |
| Bridgewater Landing | $1,153 |
| Fountain View | $1,152 |
| South Belt - Ellington | $1,147 |
| Taylor Acres | $1,144 |
| Northwest Park | $1,138 |
| Acres Home | $1,133 |
| East Houston | $1,122 |
| Inverness Estates | $1,116 |
| Meadowbrook - Allendale | $1,108 |
| Westfield Landing | $1,106 |
| Meyerland | $1,104 |
| Villas at Northpark | $1,103 |
| Beechnut | $1,094 |
| Timber Meadow | $1,094 |
| Alief | $1,091 |
| Northside - Northline | $1,082 |
| Eastex - Jensen | $1,080 |
| Colony Parkway | $1,075 |
| Woodforest | $1,052 |
| East Little York - Homestead | $1,045 |
| Greater Hobby Area | $1,045 |
| Gulfton | $1,039 |
| Westbury | $1,028 |
| Sharpstown | $1,026 |
| Greater Fondren Southwest | $1,024 |
| Lawndale - Wayside | $1,023 |
| Chinatown | $1,022 |
| Silverglen West | $1,019 |
| Pecan Park | $1,013 |
| Park Place | $1,010 |
| Greater Greenspoint | $1,009 |
| Northshore | $993 |
| Woodglen Village | $982 |
| Westwood | $979 |
| Greater Inwood | $973 |
| Kashmere Gardens | $962 |
| Inverness Forest | $961 |
| Braeburn | $957 |
| Hambledon | $938 |
| Golfcrest - Bellfort - Reveille | $922 |
| Cranbrook Downs | $912 |
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Houston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Acres Home is 15% lower than in Addicks Park Ten
$1,133
Acres Home rent is 16% lower than Houston average
Average Rent
$1,133
$1,337
Addicks Park Ten rent is 1% lower than Houston average
Average Rent
$1,337
How Houston Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Houston | $1,345 |
| San Antonio | $1,270 |
| Dallas | $1,587 |
| Austin | $1,636 |
| Fort Worth | $1,445 |
| Irving | $1,487 |
| El Paso | $1,116 |
| Killeen | $1,093 |
| Plano | $1,689 |
| Denton | $1,529 |
| Arlington | $1,359 |
| Katy | $1,587 |
| Spring | $1,473 |
| Kingwood, TX | $1,380 |
| Humble, TX | $1,426 |
| Richmond, TX | $1,536 |
| Baytown, TX | $1,163 |
| Cypress, TX | $1,678 |
| Pearland, TX | $1,606 |
| Missouri City, TX | $1,618 |
| Sugar Land, TX | $1,609 |
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 Houston 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.