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    9545 Ella Lee Ln., Houston, TX 77063
    $519 - $1,291
    • 1-2 Beds
    • 1-2 Baths
    Westdale Asset Management
    Available Today! Last updated 22 Jan 2021
    (844) 378-5143

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Houston’s average rent reached $1,102 in December

Houston’s average rent reached $1,102 in December after a 1.2% decrease since last year. One of Texas’s largest job hubs and a renter household-majority city (57%), Houston is a desirable place to live and work in, with apartment prices below the national average of $1,462. [View Full Report]

Houston apartment rent report

Houston’s average rent was $1,102 in December

Houston’s average rent reached $1,102 in December after a 1.2% decrease since last year. One of Texas’s largest job hubs and a renter household-majority city (57%), Houston is a desirable place to live and work in, with apartment prices below the national average of $1,462.

The average rent for an apartment in Houston decreased compared to Pearland ($1,356), where prices went up by 1.5% since last year, and The Woodlands where they went up by 2.9% ($1,498).

Houston apartment rent report

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

The city with the largest renter share is Houston (57%), followed by Galveston, with 57% renter households. In Galveston, apartment rents increased by 0.3% since last year, reaching $1,098. Pasadena, with an average rent of $914, has the third largest share of renters (47%) and has experienced a rent increase of 3.2% since December 2019. In Conroe, where 45% of homes are renter households, the average rent is $1,122, going down by 0.9% in the past year. Apartments in Baytown, where 44% of homes are rented, cost $963 per month, an increase of 3.4% 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 $1,498 per month. The average rent for apartments in Pearland is $1,356, the second most expensive, while Missouri City ($1,320) comes in third.

For renters in search of budget-friendly apartments, Pasadena's $914 average rent is the cheapest in the Houston area followed by Texas City's $961 rate. Baytown rentals are the third least pricey on the list, with a $963 average apartment rate. These are the only cities on our list with an average rent under $1,000.

Houston apartment rent report

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.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RENTCafé, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Houston, TX?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $617 and $3,352. Find cheap apartments in Houston, TX.

How many cheap rentals are available in Houston, TX on RENTCafé?

There are 820 cheap rentals available on RENTCafé. Prices and availability in Houston, TX were last updated on 22 Jan 2021.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Houston, TX?

The average Houston, TX cheap apartment size is 900 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Houston, TX?

Cheap apartments in Houston, TX are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Houston, TX?

A cheap apartment in Houston, TX offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RENTCafé apartments for rent in Houston, TX.

Renting a Cheap Apartment in Houston

The Bayou City, Houston is a friendly Texas community with an economy tied to the oil and gas industry. It’s the largest city in Texas, named for General Sam Houston (president of Texas before it became part of the U.S.), and has great museums and theatre, which are popular with visitors. City land use regulations don’t isolate residences or businesses into particular areas, and the result is eclectic neighborhoods. Residential property growth continued to grow here despite a national economic recession. NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center is located in Houston, the command post for many U.S. space missions. Houston was host to the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in 2012.

Houston, TX Demographics

  • Total Population2,295,982
  • Female 1,147,588
    Male 1,148,394
  • Median Age32.9

Average Rent in Houston, TX

  • Houston, TX Average Rental Price, December 2020 $1,102 /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 Jul / 2017 Nov / 2017 Mar / 2018 Jul / 2018 Nov / 2018 Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Mar / 2020 Jul / 2020 Dec / 2020
Houston, TX $1,050 $1,074 $1,086 $1,097 $1,094 $1,097 $1,103 $1,114 $1,120 $1,111 $1,102
National $1,373 $1,378 $1,381 $1,418 $1,428 $1,432 $1,468 $1,475 $1,477 $1,464 $1,462
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Houston, TX Households

  • Total Number of Households848,340
  • Family 517,363
    Non-family 330,977
  • Children 280,482
    No Children 567,858
  • Average People Per Household2.67
  • Median Household Income$51,140
  • Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,017

Houston, TX Education Statistics

  • No High School12%
  • Some High School34%
  • Some College20%
  • Associate Degree5%
  • Bachelor Degree18%
  • Graduate Degree11%

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Houston, TX? With RENTCafé, finding an affordable apartment in Houston, TX has never been easier. We feature 876 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Houston, TX average. What is a cheap rent in Houston, TX? The average apartment rent in Houston is $1,102 per month so any rental south of $882 would be considered cheap here. On RENTCafé, Houston, TX rents go as low as $519/mo.

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