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Crosby, TX Area Guide

Small-town Texas charm within arm’s reach of Houston’s urban core

Suburb Commuter Affordable Nature Outdoors

Crosby is a small suburban community positioned roughly 25 miles northeast of Downtown Houston. The close proximity to the city makes Crosby a popular option for commuters seeking a quiet home environment, with a rental market ranging from affordable low-rise apartments to charming single-family homes.

The local dining scene is relatively small, but offers a bevy of Texas favorites: Crawfish Shack, La Casita Taqueria, and Straight Off The Road BBQ are among the most popular eateries in town. Lake Houston and Trinity Bay nearby offer terrific opportunities for boating and fishing, and the numerous nearby parks and golf courses make it easy to spend your free time outdoors.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Crosby, TX is $960 for one bedroom, $1,130 for two bedrooms, and $1,396 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crosby has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$960/month
633 Sq Ft
House
$2,471/month
1,988 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Crosby, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

19 / 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

31 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Newport Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Barrett Primary School

Public

Grades K-5

Drew Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

Crosby Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Crosby Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Crosby High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Crosby Crossroads Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sheldon Lake State Park
  • Gene Green All-Inclusive Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston
  • William P Hobby

Top Apartments in Crosby

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.