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Houses for Rent in Houston, TX


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    3 bd $2,893+
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    Crossing At Timbergrove

    4.0 (4)
    2718 Katri Way, Houston, TX 77008
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    3 bd $2,650+
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    East Heights

    770 Strawberry Pines Ct, Houston, TX 77009
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    3 bd $1,922+
    4 bd $2,342
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    3.0 (6)
    7749 Royalwood Dr., Houston, TX 77049
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    3 bd $1,750
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    15214 Lance Circle, Houston, TX 77053
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    3 bd $1,885
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    11532 Teaside Drive, Houston, TX 77066
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    4 bd $2,140
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    3607 Zephyr Glen Way, Houston, TX 77084
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    4 bd $2,130
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    16814 PERRYTON LN, HOUSTON, TX 77073
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    3 bd $1,820
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    13619 Galena Creek Dr, Houston, TX 77086
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    4 bd $2,850
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    14603 Cedar Point Dr, Houston, TX 77070
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    4 bd $1,865
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    9230 Goodmeadow Drive, Houston, TX 77064
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    3 bd $1,880
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    19012 Goldmar Ct, Houston, TX 77073
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    4 bd $1,950
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    11031 HIDDEN BEND DR, HOUSTON, TX 77064
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    3 bd $1,760
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    4610 Anice St, Houston, TX 77039
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    3 bd $1,765
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    12910 Regalshire Ct, Houston, TX 77047
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  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $2,140
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    2750 Sicklepod Dr, Houston, TX 77084
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  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $2,140
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    8718 Cataldo Court, Houston, TX 77040
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Frequently asked questions

How much is the rent for a house in Houston, TX?

The price range of a house for rent is between $600 and $10,000.

How many houses are available in Houston, TX on RentCafe?

There are 103 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Houston, TX were last updated on 25 Oct 2026.

What is the average size of a rental house in Houston, TX?

The average Houston, TX rental house size is 1,836 sq. ft.

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

Renting a house in Houston, TX comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

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

Houses for rent in Houston, TX are usually located in non-central areas.

Renting a house in Houston, TX

Some people just don’t buy into the American dream of owning your own house and sacrificing flexibility. Also, a 30-year mortgage is not the most pleasant thought to wake up with every morning. We understand. But what if you need some extra storage space? What if you like a backyard where you could throw BBQ parties and the kids could play in a safe environment? Luckily, you can forget the dreaded mortgage. Renting a house is the answer. There are 243 homes for rent in Houston, TX. And it won’t necessarily cost an arm and a leg to rent the perfect home for your family. You can look into duplexes for rent too. Prices in Houston, TX for rental homes start at $1,410. Or, if you don’t want your neighbors too close, you should browse some single family homes for rent, priced up to $4,187 per month.

A rental house offers flexibility

Your family situation will change throughout your life. Renting makes it possible to match the size of your home to your lifestyle and financial situation. And with 278 houses listed in Houston, TX, with prices ranging from $1,410 to $4,187 it’s possible to find the perfect one for you, whether you’re on the lookout for cheap houses for rent or something fancy and expensive. Maybe it’s just you and your significant other at the moment sharing a charming downtown apartment. But there’s a chance that at some point in time, a third family member will show-up and suddenly that 1 bedroom apartment you were so happy with will become too small. You will realize that you’d much rather prefer the comfort of your own backyard, than all the excitement your current neighborhood provides, that you no longer have time to enjoy anyway. If you want to continue living comfortably, you may want to rent a 2 bedroom house. Or maybe your oldest son turned into a young man who’s going off to college soon. You’ll find yourself in a 4 bedroom house that is suddenly too big. You could downsize and rent a 3 bedroom home with a pool, in a much nicer area. The flexibility of renting makes it possible.