Houston, TX Rental Market Trends
Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Houston is $1,343, a 1.06% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,358.
Studio Apartments at $1,011 offer the most budget-friendly option with 508 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 731 square feet for $1,193, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,506 offer 1,054 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,367 sq ft) for $1,831, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Houston, TX
Last updated: February 21, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,343 | 883 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $1,011 | 508 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $1,193 | 731 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,506 | 1,054 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $1,831 | 1,367 sq. ft. |
Houston, TX rent trends
What's the typical rent budget in Houston, TX?
The largest share of rentals in Houston, TX (45%) 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 Houston, TX?
531,864 or 58% of the households in Houston, TX are renter-occupied while 384,672 or 42% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Houston?
Golfcrest - Bellfort - Reveille $884/month
Cranbrook Downs $939/month
Park Place $952/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,343/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Houston?
Neartown - Montrose $2,281/month
The Museum District $2,356/month
University Place $2,556/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Houston, TX By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| University Place | $2,556 |
| The Museum District | $2,356 |
| Neartown - Montrose | $2,281 |
| Downtown Houston | $2,260 |
| Afton Oaks - River Oaks | $2,182 |
| Medical Center | $2,181 |
| Greater Fifth Ward | $2,146 |
| Memorial | $2,102 |
| Greater Eastwood | $1,989 |
| Greenway - Upper Kirby | $1,938 |
| Washington Ave - Memorial Park | $1,866 |
| Second Ward | $1,849 |
| Greater Heights | $1,844 |
| Bavaria | $1,821 |
| Fourth Ward | $1,712 |
| Midtown Houston | $1,694 |
| MacGregor | $1,675 |
| Armand Bayou | $1,665 |
| Westbranch | $1,593 |
| Cypress Village | $1,580 |
| Kingslake | $1,566 |
| Vintage Lakes | $1,557 |
| Copperfield | $1,513 |
| Northside Village | $1,511 |
| Minnetex | $1,511 |
| Energy Corridor | $1,496 |
| Uptown Houston | $1,480 |
| Summerwood | $1,475 |
| Westland East | $1,472 |
| Lazy Brook - Timbergrove | $1,444 |
| Braeswood Place | $1,438 |
| Copper Grove | $1,424 |
| Central Southwest Houston | $1,416 |
| Spring Branch West | $1,395 |
| Olde Oaks | $1,383 |
| Houston Farms | $1,382 |
| Oak Hollow | $1,375 |
| Cypress Forest | $1,374 |
| Astrodome | $1,358 |
| Magnolia Park | $1,358 |
| Glencairn | $1,356 |
| Independence Heights | $1,351 |
| Addicks Park Ten | $1,345 |
| Marwood Village | $1,339 |
| Harvest Bend | $1,327 |
| Fondren Gardens | $1,325 |
| Winchester | $1,321 |
| Westlake | $1,320 |
| Willow Pointe | $1,318 |
| Spring Branch East | $1,300 |
| Nassau Bay | $1,282 |
| South Main | $1,277 |
| Prestonwood Forest | $1,274 |
| North Houston Gardens | $1,272 |
| Eldridge - West Oaks | $1,271 |
| Champions | $1,267 |
| Sunnyside | $1,263 |
| Copperbrook | $1,260 |
| Northchase Park | $1,258 |
| Greater Ost - South Union | $1,255 |
| Tower Oaks | $1,251 |
| Willowbrook | $1,245 |
| Clear Lake | $1,234 |
| Tidwell Lakes | $1,231 |
| Windermere Lakes | $1,223 |
| Jefferson Forest | $1,213 |
| South Acres - Crestmont Park | $1,204 |
| Oak Forest - Garden Oaks | $1,199 |
| Mid West Houston | $1,190 |
| Briarforest | $1,180 |
| Spring Branch Central | $1,177 |
| Willow Meadows - Willowbend | $1,172 |
| Gulfgate Riverview - Pine Valley | $1,169 |
| Spring Shadows | $1,166 |
| Westchase | $1,164 |
| Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing | $1,161 |
| Fairgreen | $1,157 |
| Bridgewater Landing | $1,153 |
| Taylor Acres | $1,152 |
| Woodedge Village | $1,145 |
| Westfield Landing | $1,145 |
| Northwest Park | $1,144 |
| Acres Home | $1,141 |
| South Belt - Ellington | $1,135 |
| Inverness Estates | $1,120 |
| Alief | $1,119 |
| East Houston | $1,117 |
| Meyerland | $1,112 |
| Timber Meadow | $1,109 |
| Ponderosa Forest | $1,105 |
| Langwood | $1,103 |
| Meadowbrook - Allendale | $1,090 |
| Beechnut | $1,087 |
| Fountain View | $1,085 |
| Greater Hobby Area | $1,084 |
| Woodforest | $1,072 |
| Villas at Northpark | $1,070 |
| Colony Parkway | $1,070 |
| Northside - Northline | $1,068 |
| Eastex - Jensen | $1,062 |
| Edgebrook | $1,057 |
| Kashmere Gardens | $1,055 |
| Lawndale - Wayside | $1,051 |
| Gulfton | $1,049 |
| Chinatown | $1,049 |
| Westbury | $1,049 |
| Sharpstown | $1,041 |
| Greater Fondren Southwest | $1,040 |
| East Little York - Homestead | $1,023 |
| Silverglen West | $1,018 |
| Pecan Park | $1,004 |
| Northshore | $1,000 |
| Greater Greenspoint | $987 |
| Inverness Forest | $983 |
| Hambledon | $980 |
| Greater Inwood | $976 |
| Westwood | $975 |
| Braeburn | $965 |
| Woodglen Village | $958 |
| Park Place | $952 |
| Cranbrook Downs | $939 |
| Golfcrest - Bellfort - Reveille | $884 |
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Houston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Acres Home is 15% lower than in Addicks Park Ten
$1,141
Acres Home rent is 15% lower than Houston average
Average Rent
$1,141
$1,345
Addicks Park Ten rent is 1% higher than Houston average
Average Rent
$1,345
How Houston Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Houston | $1,343 |
| San Antonio | $1,255 |
| Dallas | $1,576 |
| Austin | $1,624 |
| Fort Worth | $1,428 |
| Irving | $1,485 |
| Plano | $1,677 |
| Arlington | $1,328 |
| Sachse | $1,725 |
| Spring | $1,449 |
| Katy | $1,595 |
| Humble | $1,407 |
| Cypress, TX | $1,684 |
| Baytown, TX | $1,148 |
| Pearland, TX | $1,620 |
| Kingwood, TX | $1,383 |
| Richmond, TX | $1,551 |
| Missouri City, TX | $1,610 |
| Stafford, TX | $1,501 |
| Sugar Land, TX | $1,612 |
| Rosharon, TX | $2,636 |
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 Houston 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.