Cypress

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Cypress, TX Area Guide

Houston suburb maintains small-town atmosphere outside the big city

Quiet Suburban 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.

Explore the City

Lake Neighborhood

Homes near golf courses can be purchased in Cypress.

Kids loves to play on the playground at East Commons Nature Park in Bear Creek/Copperfield.

There are multiple neighborhood lakes in Bridgeland.

Tennis is a popular pastime among residents in Copperfield.

Copperfield residents love taking early morning bike rides with their neighbors.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Cypress, TX is $1,341 for a studio, $1,388 for one bedroom, $1,718 for two bedrooms, and $2,199 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cypress has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,388/month
773 Sq Ft
House
$2,360/month
2,060 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,897/month
1,432 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,464/month
1,801 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

33 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

36 / 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

Pope Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Sampson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Rennell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Wells Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Smith Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Sprague Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Spillane Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Salyards Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Hamilton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Bridgeland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Cypress Woods High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Cypress Ranch High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Cy-Fair High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Cypress Park High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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

Top Apartments in Cypress

Houses for Rent in Cypress

Property Management Companies in Cypress, TX

Living in Cypress

Transportation

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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.