What is the average apartment size in The Woodlands?

The average size for a The Woodlands, TX apartment is 955 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 The Woodlands?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in The Woodlands is $1,684 per month, a 1.76% decrease from last years average of $1,714.

What is the average apartment size in The Woodlands?

The typical apartment in The Woodlands offers about 955 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

The Woodlands, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in The Woodlands?

The typical rent budget in The Woodlands ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in The Woodlands?

In The Woodlands, 28% of households rent while 72% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in The Woodlands?

The most affordable neighborhoods in The Woodlands include Sterling Ridge ($1,478/month), Grogan's Mill ($1,501/month), and Alden Bridge ($1,511/month), all below the citywide average of $1,684.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in The Woodlands is $1,684, a 1.76% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,714.

One-bedroom apartments provide 751 square feet for $1,462, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,847 offer 1,133 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,438 sq ft) for $2,380, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in The Woodlands, TX

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,684	955 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,462	751 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,847	1,133 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,380	1,438 sq. ft.

The Woodlands, TX rent trends

Rental prices in The Woodlands, TX have decreased by 1.76% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,714 to $1,684.

What's the typical rent budget in The Woodlands, TX?

The largest share of rentals in The Woodlands, TX (49%) 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 The Woodlands, TX?

12,064 or 28% of the households in The Woodlands, TX are renter-occupied while 30,593 or 72% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in The Woodlands?

Sterling Ridge $1,478/month

Grogan's Mill $1,501/month

Alden Bridge $1,511/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,684/month.

Average Rent in The Woodlands, TX By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Town Center The Woodlands	$2,149
Alden Bridge	$1,511
Grogan's Mill	$1,501
Sterling Ridge	$1,478

The Woodlands | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Alden Bridge is 1% higher than in Grogan's Mill

$1,511

Alden Bridge rent is 10% lower than The Woodlands average

Average Rent $1,511

$1,501

Grogan's Mill rent is 11% lower than The Woodlands average

Average Rent $1,501

How The Woodlands Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
The Woodlands	$1,684
Houston	$1,349
Dallas	$1,588
San Antonio	$1,266
Austin	$1,638
Fort Worth	$1,438
Irving	$1,487
El Paso	$1,106
Killeen	$1,088
Plano	$1,690
Spring	$1,470
Atascocita	$1,563
Mission Bend	$1,572
Pecan Grove	$1,428
Cinco Ranch	$1,643
Cloverleaf	$973

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 The Woodlands 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.