Average Rent in Katy, TX
13 apartment buildings, 195 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,676/mo
Cheapest
$875/mo
Properties
13
Units
195
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Katy, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Katy, TX Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Ashley House
3903 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450, USA
The Retreat at Cinco Ranch
3306 S Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77450, USA
Marquis at Katy
2150 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77493
Olympus Falcon Landing
3300 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, TX 77494, USA
Olympus Grand Crossing
302 Cobia Dr, Katy, TX 77494, USA
Marquis at the Reserve
700 Cobia Dr Katy, TX 77494
Premier at Katy
24117 Bella Dolce Ln, Katy, TX 77494, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley House 3903 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450, USA | $875 | $1,215 | $1.49 | 3.6 (295) | 14 |
| 2 | The Retreat at Cinco Ranch 3306 S Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77450, USA | $993 | $1,367 | $1.44 | 4 (248) | 6 |
| 3 | Marquis at Katy 2150 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77493 | $1,086 | $1,277 | $1.47 | 4.5 (294) | 9 |
| 4 | Olympus Falcon Landing 3300 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, TX 77494, USA | $1,123 | $1,706 | $1.70 | 4.6 (770) | 30 |
| 5 | Olympus Grand Crossing 302 Cobia Dr, Katy, TX 77494, USA | $1,191 | $1,596 | $1.64 | 4.5 (741) | 41 |
| 6 | Marquis at the Reserve 700 Cobia Dr Katy, TX 77494 | $1,227 | $1,550 | $1.58 | 4.5 (349) | 10 |
| 7 | Premier at Katy 24117 Bella Dolce Ln, Katy, TX 77494, USA | $1,237 | $1,732 | $2.04 | 4.4 (211) | 17 |
Explore Each Property
Ashley House
3.6 (295)3903 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450, USA
The Retreat at Cinco Ranch
4 (248)3306 S Fry Rd, Katy, TX 77450, USA
Marquis at Katy
4.5 (294)2150 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77493
Olympus Falcon Landing
4.6 (770)3300 Falcon Landing Blvd, Katy, TX 77494, USA
Olympus Grand Crossing
4.5 (741)302 Cobia Dr, Katy, TX 77494, USA
Marquis at the Reserve
4.5 (349)700 Cobia Dr Katy, TX 77494
Katy, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Katy, TX is $1,676 per month, based on 195 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $875 at Ashley House to $1,522 at Aston at Cinco Ranch.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,322/mo | $1,086/mo | 10 |
| 1 Bed | $1,364/mo | $875/mo | 93 |
| 2 Bed | $1,878/mo | $1,249/mo | 71 |
| 3 Bed | $2,541/mo | $1,786/mo | 21 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Katy, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Katy, TX averages $1,364/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,878/mo. At the local median household income of $107,332, that works out to 19% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Katy, TX at $1,609/mo. The current tracked market average runs 4% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Katy, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Houston
Demand in the Houston rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- BP America
- Amazon (fulfillment)
- Academy Sports
- Texas Medical Center
Mean one-way commute in Katy, TX is 30 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Katy, 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
$67,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,676/mo.
Comfortable income
$80,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($875/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Median household income in Katy, TX is $107,332 , about 33% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Katy, TX
Overall prices in Katy, 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 Katy, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,676 |
| Utilities | $457 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,089 |
| Healthcare | $531 |
| Other goods and services | $850 |
| Estimated total | $5,153/mo |
Population
23,900
Median household income
$107,332
Census median rent
$1,609/mo
Rent as % of income
39.2%
Median age
36.0
Mean commute
30 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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Texas
How Katy, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Katy, TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $2,013 | +20% | 200 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,770 | +6% | 151 |
| Addison, TX | $1,857 | +11% | 146 |
| Houston, TX | $2,269 | +35% | 75 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,627 | -3% | 50 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,033 | +21% | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Katy, TX?
The average rent in Katy, TX is $1,676 per month, based on 195 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Katy, TX?
The lowest available rent in Katy, TX starts at $875 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Katy, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Katy, TX average $1,364/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $875/mo across 93 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Katy, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Katy, TX average $1,878/mo. Units start from $1,249/mo across 71 units currently listed.
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