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Average Rent in Baytown, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Baytown, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,203/mo
Lowest Available
$799/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
27
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →0 cuts and 1 increases among 1 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- Bay Oaks Apartments
↑ $93/mo
Increase of 13.2% · Unit ee0e8927db7b41f5be0e3d19ee057054
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 | $1,422 | ▼ $200 | $799 | 2 | 47 |
| Goose Creek | $1,140 | ▲ $86 | $932 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Baytown, TX?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Baytown, TX is $1,203 per month across 2 apartment communities and 27 available units.
The most affordable option is Bay Oaks Apartments starting at $799/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,203/mo.
Prices range from $799 to $1,650 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Baytown, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Baytown, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Oaks Apartments | $799/mo | $799/mo | 6 | 3.4 |
| Sapphire Bay | $1,139/mo | $1,319/mo | 21 | 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
$48,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,203/mo.
Comfortable income
$58,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($799/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Baytown, TX is $61,699 , about 7% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Baytown, TX
Overall prices in Baytown, TX matches the national average by about 0% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 99.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Baytown, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,203 |
| Utilities | $457 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,089 |
| Healthcare | $531 |
| Other goods and services | $850 |
| Estimated total | $4,680/mo |
Population
84,538
Median household income
$61,699
Census median rent
$1,217/mo
Census rent burden
29.9%
Median age
33.9
Mean commute
25 min
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 were last published in 2023.
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