Last updated July 6, 2026

Average Rent in Houston, TX & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 81 apartment communities in Houston, TX. Updated daily.

Area All Neighborhoods Central Business District Champions Bend Estates Clear Lake Glencairn Greenway / Upper Kirby Area Houston 77005 Houston 77027 Houston 77089 Meadowbrook / Allendale Montrose River Oaks South Side Southeast Houston Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park West Hampton Estates Westside

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed

Market Average

$2,310/mo

▲ +3.8% from last month

Lowest Available

$618/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

1403

available now

Price Cuts This Week in Houston, TX

242 listed units across 36 buildings in Houston, TX dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $126/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.

Apartment	Unit	Last Week	Now	Cut
The Residences at La Colombe d'Or	Unit 3503, PH4	$15,762	$12,619	$3,143
Market Square Tower	Unit 8	$5,300	$2,700	$2,600
Market Square Tower	Unit 10	$5,350	$3,000	$2,350
Market Square Tower	Unit 13	$4,200	$3,000	$1,200
Market Square Tower	Unit 7	$5,300	$4,100	$1,200
Market Square Tower	Unit 12	$3,800	$2,700	$1,100
Midtown Arbor Place Apartments in Houston	Unit 1	$2,432	$1,966	$466
Warehouse District	Unit 3	$1,449	$1,049	$400

See today's prices on all 1403 listed units

Rent by Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Compare average rent across Houston, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

Neighborhood	Avg Rent	From	Properties	Units
Houston 77010	$4,472	$2,880	1	20
Greenway / Upper Kirby Area	$3,483	$1,627	2	25
Houston 77027	$3,335	$1,594	2	45
Houston 77005	$2,720	$2,159	1	7
River Oaks	$2,531	$661	11	158
Montrose	$2,448	$999	14	174
Central Business District	$2,404	$618	19	462
Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park	$2,394	$1,200	10	200
Northside	$2,230	$1,659	1	25
South Side	$1,656	$875	5	98
East Downtown	$1,631	$1,275	2	28
West Hampton Estates	$1,575	$1,447	1	7
Gulfton	$1,561	$1,256	1	10
Houston 77089	$1,493	$1,181	2	25
Clear Lake	$1,460	$1,028	1	10
Meadowbrook / Allendale	$1,407	$1,049	2	39
Westside	$1,245	$1,147	1	4
Southeast Houston	$1,242	$875	2	19
Champions Bend Estates	$1,206	$962	1	12
Glencairn	$1,126	$703	2	35

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Houston, TX?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Houston, TX is $2,310 per month across 81 apartment communities and 1403 available units. Rents have increased $79 (3.8%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Elev8 starting at $618/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,322/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,932/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,859/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,519/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,107/mo, a 5-bedroom averages $1,441/mo.

Prices range from $618 to $12,619 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 198 units are currently listed.

Houston, TX Rent Price History

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Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Houston, TX

Studio

$2,322

from $618 · 246 units

1 Bed

$1,932

from $703 · 694 units

2 Bed

$2,859

from $875 · 401 units

3 Bed

$3,519

from $899 · 47 units

4 Bed

$1,107

from $875 · 14 units

5 Bed

$1,441

from $1,441 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Houston, TX

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Elev8	$618/mo	$2,579/mo	36	4.2
Alta River Oaks	$661/mo	$1,997/mo	14	4.6
The Place at Barker Cypress	$703/mo	$1,083/mo	29	4.3
Haven At Elgin	$875/mo	$1,214/mo	49	3.7
Cypress Creek at Fayridge	$875/mo	$1,019/mo	8	3.8
Marquis Champions Forest	$962/mo	$1,206/mo	12	3.9
UNITI Montrose	$999/mo	$1,437/mo	15	4.6
Hanover Montrose	$1,000/mo	$2,885/mo	13	4.8
Warehouse District	$1,019/mo	$1,268/mo	19	4.1
The Palms at Clear Lake Apartments	$1,028/mo	$1,460/mo	10	4.1
Allendale Village Apartments	$1,049/mo	$1,237/mo	16	4.4
Marquis Enclave	$1,089/mo	$1,649/mo	25	3.9
The Block at Montrose	$1,099/mo	$1,199/mo	2	4.1
Cypress Creek Wayside Drive	$1,103/mo	$1,404/mo	11	3.3
4001 Midtown	$1,121/mo	$1,818/mo	28	4.3
3800 Main	$1,121/mo	$1,560/mo	17	3.9
Marquis on Park Row	$1,124/mo	$1,331/mo	6	4.2
Marquis on Westheimer	$1,147/mo	$1,245/mo	4	3.8
Park Avenue at Boulder Creek Apartments	$1,181/mo	$1,488/mo	20	4.2
SoDo on Main	$1,188/mo	$1,879/mo	68	3.8
Midtown on the Rail	$1,199/mo	$1,643/mo	18	4.4
Alumbra International Properties	$1,200/mo	$1,200/mo	1	4.8
Smart Living Allen Genoa	$1,250/mo	$1,526/mo	23	4.1
Marquis on Pin Oak	$1,256/mo	$1,561/mo	10	4.4
City Place Montrose	$1,274/mo	$1,779/mo	24	4.4
Canal Street Flats	$1,275/mo	$1,692/mo	21	3.5
The Rice	$1,284/mo	$1,950/mo	40	4.4
The Core Apartments	$1,303/mo	$1,755/mo	36	4.6
299 West Gray	$1,307/mo	$1,754/mo	12	4.7
Pearl @ the Mix	$1,331/mo	$1,375/mo	7	4.3
1711 Caroline Apartments	$1,349/mo	$1,732/mo	13	3.9
The Hamilton	$1,349/mo	$1,446/mo	7	4
The Oliver	$1,360/mo	$2,242/mo	16	4.2
1810 Main Apartments	$1,375/mo	$1,375/mo	1	4
Ashton on West Dallas Apartments	$1,407/mo	$1,407/mo	1	4.2
MAA 510	$1,410/mo	$1,591/mo	13	4.7
Advenir at Boulder Creek	$1,411/mo	$1,515/mo	5	4.1
Pearl Marketplace	$1,425/mo	$1,512/mo	6	4.4
Marquis at Westchase	$1,447/mo	$1,575/mo	7	4.6
Eighteen25 Downtown	$1,456/mo	$1,815/mo	16	4.3
Drewery Place	$1,508/mo	$2,641/mo	41	3.9
Block 334 Apartments	$1,516/mo	$1,516/mo	1	4
Taylor Heights Apartments	$1,536/mo	$2,247/mo	29	4.6
Midtown Grove Apartments	$1,554/mo	$1,898/mo	3	4.3
Marq 31	$1,594/mo	$1,878/mo	13	4.4
State Street Apartments	$1,598/mo	$1,769/mo	12	4.6
Sabine Street Lofts	$1,609/mo	$2,133/mo	14	4.3
500 Crawford Downtown Apartments	$1,615/mo	$2,045/mo	27	4.4
Brava	$1,626/mo	$4,090/mo	12	4.1
Avenue Grove	$1,627/mo	$2,518/mo	13	4.3
The Star	$1,629/mo	$2,157/mo	25	4.3
Revl Heights	$1,659/mo	$2,230/mo	25	4.4
The Sovereign at Regent Square Apartments	$1,670/mo	$2,195/mo	4	4.4
1414 Texas Downtown	$1,683/mo	$2,034/mo	36	4.4
Pearl Rosemont	$1,689/mo	$2,528/mo	24	4.9
Cortland River Oaks	$1,700/mo	$2,307/mo	6	4.4
The Travis	$1,726/mo	$3,527/mo	23	3.4
The Plaza Museum District Apartments	$1,774/mo	$2,056/mo	11	4.7
2900 West Dallas	$1,781/mo	$2,197/mo	28	4.7
Camden McGowen Station Apartments	$1,788/mo	$1,966/mo	22	4.4
The Susanne - Montrose Apartments	$1,855/mo	$2,494/mo	8	4.5
Hanover Parkview	$1,859/mo	$2,657/mo	12	4.9
The Carter	$1,871/mo	$2,487/mo	13	4.5
Alexan Junction Heights	$1,899/mo	$2,329/mo	41	4.5
Midtown Arbor Place Apartments in Houston	$1,966/mo	$3,297/mo	12	4.3
Kimberly Lane Properties	$2,000/mo	$2,529/mo	5	4.8
Montrose at Buffalo Bayou	$2,015/mo	$2,635/mo	23	4.1
27Seventy Lower Heights	$2,069/mo	$2,715/mo	24	4.4
Parkside Residences	$2,084/mo	$3,967/mo	31	4.2
Hanover Autry Park	$2,138/mo	$3,676/mo	13	4.9
One Hermann Place Apartments	$2,144/mo	$3,367/mo	7	4.8
Hanover Rice Village	$2,159/mo	$2,720/mo	7	4.9
The Dawson at Stratford Apartments	$2,399/mo	$2,399/mo	1	4
Aris Market Square	$2,449/mo	$3,465/mo	24	4.6
The Driscoll at River Oaks	$2,514/mo	$4,189/mo	20	4.9
NOVEL River Oaks by Crescent Communities	$2,524/mo	$3,927/mo	32	4.6
Market Square Tower	$2,700/mo	$3,685/mo	10	4.3
Hanover River Oaks	$2,757/mo	$4,528/mo	12	4.8
The Westcott	$2,792/mo	$4,048/mo	22	4.7
One Park Place	$2,880/mo	$4,472/mo	20	4.5
The Residences at La Colombe d'Or	$3,306/mo	$5,436/mo	18	4.6

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Houston, TX

What is the average rent in Houston, TX?

The average rent in Houston, TX is $2,310 per month as of July 2026, based on 1403 units across 81 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Houston, TX?

Rent in Houston, TX has increased $79 (3.8%) over the past month. The current average is $2,310/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Houston, TX?

The most affordable apartment in Houston, TX is Elev8 with units starting at $618/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Houston, TX averages $1,932/mo, with prices starting at $703/mo across 694 available units.

How many apartments are available in Houston, TX?

There are 1403 units available across 81 apartment communities in Houston, TX.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Houston, TX?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$92,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,310/mo.

Comfortable income

$111,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($618/mo), you need to earn at least $25,000/year.

Median household income in Houston, TX is $62,894 , about 43% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Houston, TX

Overall prices in Houston, 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 Houston, TX's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,310	daily refresh
Utilities	$457	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$549	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,089	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$531	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$850	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$5,787/mo	$69,438/year

Population

2,300,419

Median household income

$62,894

Census median rent

$1,313/mo

Rent as % of income

31.6%

Median age

34.3

Mean commute

27 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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