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Average Rent in Baytown, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Baytown, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,292/mo
Lowest Available
$681/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
137
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Baytown, TX
26 listed units across 2 buildings in Baytown, TX dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $88/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preserve at Baytown | Unit 7 | $1,950 | $1,775 | $175 |
| Preserve at Baytown | Unit 4 | $1,090 | $925 | $165 |
| Preserve at Baytown | Unit 1 | $1,100 | $950 | $150 |
| Preserve at Baytown | Unit 2 | $1,125 | $975 | $150 |
| Preserve at Baytown | Unit 3 | $1,050 | $900 | $150 |
| Sapphire Bay | Unit 10305, D1 | $2,053 | $1,953 | $100 |
| Sapphire Bay | Unit 12105, D1 | $2,089 | $1,989 | $100 |
| Sapphire Bay | Unit 10307, C1 | $1,629 | $1,531 | $98 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Baytown, TX
Compare average rent across Baytown, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baytown 77521 | $1,348 | ▼ $15 | $706 | 4 | 111 |
| Goose Creek | $1,054 | ▼ $9 | $681 | 1 | 26 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Baytown, TX?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Baytown, TX is $1,292 per month across 5 apartment communities and 137 available units.
The most affordable option is Providence at Baytown starting at $681/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,064/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,347/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,676/mo.
Prices range from $681 to $1,994 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 29 units are currently listed.
Baytown, TX Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,211 | - | 6 |
| August 2026 | $1,219 | +$8 | 6 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Baytown, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Baytown, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence at Baytown | $681/mo | $1,054/mo | 26 | 2.7 |
| Bay Oaks Apartments | $706/mo | $894/mo | 22 | 3.4 |
| Preserve at Baytown | $900/mo | $1,146/mo | 7 | 4.2 |
| Stone Brook | $1,041/mo | $1,462/mo | 33 | 3.9 |
| Sapphire Bay | $1,129/mo | $1,505/mo | 49 | 3.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Baytown, TX
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$52,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,292/mo.
Comfortable income
$62,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($681/mo), you need to earn at least $27,000/year.
Cost of living in Baytown, TX
We only have live rent data for Baytown, TX so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,292 |
| Estimated total | $1,292/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Baytown, TX Apartments
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