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Cypress, TX

Area Guide

Houston suburb maintains small-town atmosphere outside the big city.

Quiet Suburban Family-Friendly Convenient

Welcome to Cypress, Texas, located 24 miles northwest of downtown Houston. This growing community offers rental options from garden-style apartments to townhomes, with average monthly rates ranging from $1,350 for one-bedroom units to $2,204 for three-bedroom homes. While rates have decreased 2-4% for some unit types over the past year, Cypress continues to attract residents with its strong school system through Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and convenient access to Houston via US Highway 290.

Northeast of Highway 290, Cypress features master-planned communities nestled among lakes and wooded areas, creating peaceful residential spaces. The area is home to established healthcare facilities, including HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, with Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital under construction. The community's rich history dates to 1836 when General Sam Houston and his Texas Army camped here before the Battle of San Jacinto. Local street names like Huffmeister and Telge Roads honor the area's German heritage, while parks, trails, and community events throughout the year add to the area's appeal.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Cypress, TX is $1,335 for a studio, $1,396 for one bedroom, $1,709 for two bedrooms, and $2,179 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cypress has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,396/month
775 Sq Ft
House
$2,401/month
2,139 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,634/month
1,121 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,018/month
1,703 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Cypress, TX

Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Pope El

Public

Grades PK-5

1,001 Students

Sampson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

848 Students

Rennell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,282 Students

Warner Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,182 Students

Wells Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,108 Students

Smith Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

2,057 Students

Sprague Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Spillane Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,546 Students

Salyards Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,496 Students

Hamilton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,538 Students

Bridgeland High S

Public

Grades 9-12

3,544 Students

Cypress Woods High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,240 Students

Cypress Ranch High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,627 Students

Cy-Fair High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,425 Students

Cypress Park High S

Public

Grades 9-12

2,960 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Little Cypress Creek Preserve
  • Hundred Acre Wood Preserve
  • Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
  • Fallen Warriors Memorial
  • Cy-Champ Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston
  • William P Hobby

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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 November 2025.