Houston’s property-average snapshot mean was $2,108 for Q3 2026. This historical figure is a mean of monthly property averages, with each month weighted equally. See apartments in Houston or explore the Houston map.
Historical property-average snapshot means
These monthly values cover July through September 2026. They are not listing averages or medians.
| Month | Property-average snapshot mean |
|---|---|
| 2026-07 | $2,137 |
| 2026-08 | $2,126 |
| 2026-09 | $2,061 |
Use these figures to compare the monthly property-average snapshots within this report period. Coverage and property mix can change, so they do not show what every renter will pay.
Current city snapshot, captured 2026-10-01
This separate snapshot shows a listing-weighted average of $2,044 and an asking range of $625 to $14,721. A mean summarizes a group with one average; a median would describe its midpoint. These figures describe different measures and dates, so compare them as separate snapshots. For current prices, check Houston apartments available now.
Current area listing averages, captured 2026-10-01
These averages use mapped area boundaries. Priced property counts show the size of each area sample. Compare areas in this table with one another; they are not the historical city series above.
| Area | Current listing average | Priced properties |
|---|---|---|
| Greenway / Upper Kirby Area | $2,759 | 15 |
| Houston 77005 | $2,490 | 5 |
| River Oaks | $2,337 | 23 |
| Central Business District | $2,174 | 20 |
| Montrose | $2,096 | 21 |
| Houston 77027 | $2,053 | 17 |
| South Central Houston | $1,957 | 6 |
| Northside | $1,948 | 23 |
For live prices, compare current Houston apartments, open the Houston city market, or review Houston rent trends. This report is a static snapshot and does not update daily.
Data note: Monthly figures are means of available daily property-average snapshots. The period figure weights each month equally. It is not a listing-weighted average or a median. Coverage and property mix can change. Current listing averages weight each property’s average by its priced listing count. Area listing averages use mapped boundaries. The city search market can include nearby municipalities and ZIP areas outside city limits. Asking rent can exclude fees and concessions.