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Houses for Rent in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX

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Northwest Houston, Houston, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX have increased by 0.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,216 to $1,217.

Average rent in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX

$1,217/mo Northwest Houston, Houston, TX average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX is around $1,217.

    What's the typical rent budget in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX?

    A share of 28% of apartments in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 2% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 54% of Northwest Houston's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 16% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX (54%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Northwest Houston, TX

    24 /100
    Car-Dependent
    32 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 24, Bike Score®: 32

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The price range of a house for rent is between $1,700 and $2,320.

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

    There are 8 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

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

    The average Northwest Houston, Houston, TX rental house size is 2,049 sq. ft.

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

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

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

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

    Northwest Houston, Houston, TX demographics

    • 597,102Total Population
    • 302,234 Female
      294,868 Male
    • 34Median Age

    In total, Northwest Houston, Houston, TX has 597,102 residents, 302,234 women and 294,868 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Northwest Houston’s population is 34.

    Northwest Houston, Houston, TX households

    • 146,168 Family
      66,866 Non-family
    • 78,018 Children
      135,015 No Children
    • 213,034Total Number of Households
    • 2.4Average People Per Household
    • $67,254Median Household Income

    There is a total of 213,034 households in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX. Of these, 78,018 have children and 135,015 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 146,168 family households and 66,866 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Northwest Houston is 2.4 people, on average. The median household annual income in Northwest Houston equals $67,254, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,293.

    Northwest Houston, Houston, TX education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 9% of the population in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX have no high school education, 35% went to high-school, and 22% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 18% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 8% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX

    Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 27 properties listed in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX to choose from, with prices ranging from $700 to $11,950. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

    Renting a house with children

    There are 27 properties in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $700 to $11,950. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 27 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!