Pearland

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Pearland, TX

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Experience the quintessential suburban life near Houston.

Family-Friendly Suburban Convenient Commuter

Located 16 miles from downtown Houston, Pearland combines suburban living with easy city access. This growing community offers renters spacious homes and apartments throughout its well-established neighborhoods. Current rental rates range from $1,369 for one-bedroom units to $2,303 for four-bedroom homes, with four-bedroom properties showing a 2.8% increase year-over-year.

Pearland's convenient location puts residents close to major employment centers, including the Texas Medical Center and NASA's Johnson Space Center. The city features established shopping areas like Pearland Town Center and Shadow Creek Ranch, along with healthcare facilities such as Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital. Local parks and recreation areas provide opportunities for outdoor activities throughout the year. The city's rich history dates to 1894 when founder Witold von Zychlinski named the area after the pear orchards he established. Today, Pearland hosts community events throughout the year, adding to its appeal as a Houston metro residential destination.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Pearland, TX is $1,181 for a studio, $1,368 for one bedroom, $1,695 for two bedrooms, and $2,108 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pearland has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,368/month
760 Sq Ft
House
$2,483/month
2,183 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,743/month
1,202 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

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.

39

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

Magnolia Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

735 Students

Silverlake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

677 Students

Silvercrest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

659 Students

Leon High Sablatura Middle School

Public

Grades 5-6

928 Students

E A Lawhon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

835 Students

Berry Miller J High School

Public

Grades 7-8

844 Students

Pearland Junior High West

Public

Grades 7-8

919 Students

Nolan Ryan J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

850 Students

Pearland J H South

Public

Grades 7-8

895 Students

Pearland J H East

Public

Grades 7-8

848 Students

Pearland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,261 Students

Shadow Creek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,584 Students

Glenda Dawson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,557 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Scuba Park
  • Galveston Island State Park
  • Sims Bayou Urban Nature Center

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • William P Hobby
  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston

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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.