Average Rent in Sugar Land, TX
1 apartment buildings, 6 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,441/mo
Cheapest
$1,172/mo
Properties
1
Units
6
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Sugar Land, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Sugar Land, TX Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquis at Sugar Land 14402 W Bellfort St, Sugar Land, TX 77498 | $1,172 | $1,441 | $1.52 | 4.8 (558) | 6 |
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Sugar Land, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Sugar Land, TX is $1,441 per month, based on 6 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,172 at Marquis at Sugar Land to $1,172 at Marquis at Sugar Land.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,237/mo | $1,237/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,205/mo | $1,172/mo | 2 |
| 2 Bed | $1,667/mo | $1,582/mo | 3 |
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 Sugar Land, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Sugar Land, TX averages $1,205/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,667/mo. At the local median household income of $137,511, that works out to 13% 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 Sugar Land, TX at $1,939/mo. The current tracked market average runs 26% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Sugar Land, 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:
- Fluor
- Schlumberger
- Nalco Champion
- Texas Medical Center
Mean one-way commute in Sugar Land, TX is 29 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 Sugar Land, 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
$58,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,441/mo.
Comfortable income
$69,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,172/mo), you need to earn at least $47,000/year.
Median household income in Sugar Land, TX is $137,511 , about 99% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Sugar Land, TX
Overall prices in Sugar Land, 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 Sugar Land, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,441 |
| Utilities | $457 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,089 |
| Healthcare | $531 |
| Other goods and services | $850 |
| Estimated total | $4,918/mo |
Population
109,735
Median household income
$137,511
Census median rent
$1,939/mo
Rent as % of income
29.5%
Median age
42.5
Mean commute
29 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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Nearby cities in Texas
How Sugar Land, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Sugar Land, TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $2,013 | +40% | 200 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,770 | +23% | 151 |
| Addison, TX | $1,857 | +29% | 146 |
| Houston, TX | $2,269 | +57% | 75 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,627 | +13% | 50 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,033 | +41% | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sugar Land, TX?
The average rent in Sugar Land, TX is $1,441 per month, based on 6 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Sugar Land, TX?
The lowest available rent in Sugar Land, TX starts at $1,172 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sugar Land, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Sugar Land, TX average $1,205/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,172/mo across 2 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sugar Land, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Sugar Land, TX average $1,667/mo. Units start from $1,582/mo across 3 units currently listed.
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