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Katy, TX

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Small-town charm just minutes outside of Houston.

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Located at the intersection of Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties, Katy combines its railroad town heritage with contemporary suburban living. This growing community maintains strong connections to its past while embracing modern development. The rental market offers diverse options, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,349, reflecting a 1.2% decrease from previous rates. Housing choices range from garden-style communities to new developments throughout Old Town Katy and Greater Katy, including established neighborhoods like Pin Oak Village and The Falls at Green Meadows.

Downtown Katy preserves the city's railroad heritage while accommodating new growth. Mary Jo Peckham Park offers fishing, mini-golf, and walking trails, while Katy Mills serves as a regional shopping destination. The Katy Independent School District consistently receives recognition for academic excellence, and the community celebrates its heritage through events like the Rice Harvest Festival. Located 29 miles west of downtown Houston via Interstate 10, Katy provides convenient access to metropolitan amenities. The development of Katy Asian Town, featuring H Mart and Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, has expanded the area's entertainment and dining options.

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Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Katy, TX is $1,182 for a studio, $1,311 for one bedroom, $1,697 for two bedrooms, and $2,213 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Katy has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,311/month
759 Sq Ft
House
$2,472/month
2,122 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,790/month
1,099 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,848/month
2,584 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

3

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

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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

Hazel S Pattison Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,228 Students

Tom Wilson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,148 Students

Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,091 Students

Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,041 Students

Roosevelt Alexander Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,008 Students

Beckendorff J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,731 Students

Seven Lakes J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,630 Students

Garland Mcmeans Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,169 Students

Woodcreek Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,568 Students

Cinco Ranch J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,510 Students

Seven Lakes High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,595 Students

Obra D Tompkins High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,908 Students

Cinco Ranch High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,656 Students

Taylor High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,085 Students

Freeman High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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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.