Sapphire Bay
99 W Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Rd,
Baytown, TX 77521
$1,246 - $2,358 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Baytown, TX
What is the average rent in Baytown, TX?
$1,025/month
Average Rent
694 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Baytown, TX is $1,025 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Baytown more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Baytown, you can expect to pay about $741 per month for a studio, $1,025 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,239 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,448 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Baytown, TX?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $4 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Baytown, TX
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
40%
$700 - $1,000/month
45%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baytown?
Based on current rent prices, Quail Hollow, Country Club Oaks and Country Club Manor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baytown.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Baytown?
Based on current rent prices, Meadowlake Village, Country Club Manor and Oxford at Country Club are the most expensive neighborhoods in Baytown.
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Which Baytown neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Baytown with the most apartments available are Country Club Oaks, Country Club Manor and Oxford at Country Club .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Baytown, TX?
Because the average rent in Baytown is $1,025, you’ll want to make about $3,416 per month or $40,992 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Baytown, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Baytown, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.