Last updated October 14, 2026

Average Rent in River Oaks & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in River Oaks, Houston, TX. Updated daily.

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

Market Average

$1,868/mo

Lowest Available

$999/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

172

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River Oaks vs Houston, TX Average

River Oaks is cheaper than the Houston, TX average by $166/mo (8%). The citywide average is $2,034/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in River Oaks?

As of October 2026, the average rent in River Oaks is $1,868 per month across 12 apartment communities and 172 available units.

The most affordable option is The Viv on West Dallas starting at $999/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,868/mo.

Prices range from $999 to $3,790 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 58 units are currently listed.

River Oaks Rent Price History

Timeframe

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
April 2026	$1,978	-	7
May 2026	$2,485	+$507	8
June 2026	$2,348	-$137	8
July 2026	$2,430	+$82	8
August 2026	$2,590	+$160	9
September 2026	$2,323	-$267	17
October 2026	$2,213	-$110	17

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.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in River Oaks

1 Bed

$1,868

from $999 · 172 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in River Oaks

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
The Viv on West Dallas	$999/mo	$1,416/mo	43	3.5
Caroline West Gray	$1,248/mo	$1,675/mo	12	4.3
Marquis Enclave	$1,271/mo	$1,523/mo	38	3.9
Buffalo Terrace Apartments	$1,400/mo	$1,400/mo	1	-
299 West Gray	$1,409/mo	$1,475/mo	5	4.7
Ashton on West Dallas Apartments	$1,509/mo	$1,718/mo	21	4.2
Cortland River Oaks	$1,778/mo	$1,890/mo	11	4.4
The Sovereign at Regent Square Apartments	$1,940/mo	$2,290/mo	6	4.4
Le Palais Apartments	$2,065/mo	$2,065/mo	2	4.8
Hanover Autry Park	$2,271/mo	$3,043/mo	6	4.9
1010 Waugh Apartments	$2,328/mo	$2,677/mo	15	4.2
The Driscoll at River Oaks	$2,709/mo	$3,374/mo	12	4.9

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in River Oaks

What is the average rent in River Oaks?

The average rent in River Oaks is $1,868 per month as of October 2026, based on 172 units across 12 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in River Oaks?

The current average rent in River Oaks is $1,868/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in River Oaks?

The most affordable apartment in River Oaks is The Viv on West Dallas with units starting at $999/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in River Oaks?

A 1-bedroom apartment in River Oaks averages $1,868/mo, with prices starting at $999/mo across 172 available units.

How many apartments are available in River Oaks?

There are 172 units available across 12 apartment communities in River Oaks.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in River Oaks?

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

Minimum to afford average rent

$75,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,868/mo.

Comfortable income

$90,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($999/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.

Median household income in River Oaks is $62,894 , about 30% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in River Oaks

Overall prices in River Oaks 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 River Oaks's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,868	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	$5,345/mo	$64,134/year

Population

2,300,419

Median household income

$62,894

Census median rent

$1,313/mo

Census rent burden

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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