The Woodlands, Austin, Travis County, TX Rental Market Trends
Last updated: September 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in The Woodlands is $1,597, a 5.22% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,518.
One-bedroom apartments provide 763 square feet for $1,355, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-bedroom units at $1,777 offer 1,153 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in The Woodlands, Austin, Travis County, TX
Last updated: September 02, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,597 | 963 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,355 | 763 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,777 | 1,153 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
The Woodlands, Austin, Travis County, TX rent trends
Rental prices in The Woodlands, Austin, Travis County, TX have increased by 5.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,518 to $1,597.
What's the typical rent budget in The Woodlands, Austin, Travis County, TX?
The largest share of rentals in The Woodlands, Austin, Travis County, TX (48%) 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, Austin, Travis County, TX?
549 or 38% of the households in The Woodlands, Austin, Travis County, TX are renter-occupied while 894 or 62% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in The Woodlands?
Mesa Park $919/month
Georgian Acres $947/month
Heritage Hills $958/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,641/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in The Woodlands?
Bouldin Creek $2,621/month
Downtown Austin $3,291/month
West University $3,489/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Austin, TX By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| West University | $3,489 |
| Downtown Austin | $3,291 |
| Bouldin Creek | $2,621 |
| Central East Austin | $2,461 |
| SoCo | $2,366 |
| Clarksville | $2,315 |
| Tarrytown West Austin | $2,273 |
| Mueller | $2,270 |
| Westlake | $2,251 |
| Zilker | $2,151 |
| Rosedale | $2,122 |
| North University | $2,122 |
| The Triangle | $1,975 |
| East Cesar Chavez | $1,973 |
| Holly | $1,965 |
| Steiner Ranch | $1,961 |
| Rosewood | $1,949 |
| Travis Heights | $1,949 |
| Govalle | $1,925 |
| Johnston Terrace | $1,914 |
| Hancock | $1,844 |
| Cedar Valley | $1,842 |
| Pilot Knob | $1,819 |
| Bee Cave Woods | $1,797 |
| North Burnet | $1,761 |
| Highland | $1,698 |
| Barton Hills | $1,695 |
| Long Canyon | $1,691 |
| Oak Hill | $1,680 |
| Brentwood | $1,651 |
| North Point | $1,650 |
| Allandale | $1,640 |
| Bluebell Ridge | $1,628 |
| Bauerle Ranch | $1,605 |
| River Place | $1,601 |
| The Woodlands | $1,597 |
| Martin Luther King | $1,595 |
| Angus Valley | $1,591 |
| Crestview | $1,583 |
| Galindo | $1,563 |
| Northwood | $1,558 |
| Avery Ranch | $1,556 |
| Montopolis | $1,553 |
| Pecan Springs Springdale | $1,549 |
| North Loop | $1,513 |
| South Congress | $1,506 |
| South Lamar | $1,502 |
| Buckingham Estates | $1,495 |
| Jester Estates | $1,494 |
| Apache Shores | $1,486 |
| Gateway | $1,462 |
| The Oak at Twin Creeks | $1,455 |
| Pioneer Crossing | $1,452 |
| Canyon Creek | $1,446 |
| McKinney Heights | $1,440 |
| North Shoal Creek | $1,435 |
| Scofield Farms | $1,415 |
| Tanglewood Oaks | $1,412 |
| Great Hills | $1,407 |
| Bluff Springs | $1,406 |
| River Oaks | $1,393 |
| Dawson | $1,386 |
| East Riverside - Oltorf | $1,373 |
| Gracywoods | $1,364 |
| Windsor Park | $1,362 |
| Milwood | $1,358 |
| Upper Boggy Creek | $1,356 |
| Garrison Park | $1,355 |
| Copperfield | $1,353 |
| Anderson Mill - Jollyville | $1,336 |
| Hyde Park | $1,318 |
| Olympic Heights | $1,306 |
| Walnut Crossing | $1,288 |
| Harris Ridge | $1,278 |
| Balcones Woods | $1,273 |
| Onion Creek | $1,266 |
| Northwest Hills | $1,193 |
| Wooten | $1,175 |
| Franklin Park | $1,173 |
| St Johns | $1,112 |
| Promontory Point | $1,103 |
| North Lamar | $1,093 |
| South Manchaca | $1,090 |
| University Hills | $1,079 |
| Westgate | $1,070 |
| Windsor Hills | $1,062 |
| North Civic Association | $1,055 |
| Heritage Hills | $958 |
| Georgian Acres | $947 |
| Mesa Park | $919 |
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Austin | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in The Woodlands is 3% lower than in Allandale
$1,597
The Woodlands rent is the same as Austin average
Average Rent
$1,597
$1,640
Allandale rent is 3% higher than Austin average
Average Rent
$1,640
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.