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Rental Market Trends in Friendswood, TX

What is the average rent in Friendswood, TX?

$1,348/month

Average Rent

712 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Friendswood, TX is $1,348 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Friendswood more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Friendswood, you can expect to pay about $807 per month for a studio, $1,348 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,603 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,882 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$807/month
450 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,348/month
712 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,603/month
1,066 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,882/month
1,280 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,299/month
1,709 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,973/month
2,552 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Friendswood, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $20 more 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 Friendswood, TX
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Friendswood, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
45% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Friendswood?

Based on current rent prices, Forest Bend and Wedgewood Village" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Friendswood.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Forest Bend
$1,504/month
837 Sq Ft
Wedgewood Village
$1,565/month
870 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Friendswood?

Based on current rent prices, Wedgewood Village and Forest Bend" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Friendswood.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wedgewood Village
$1,565/month
870 Sq Ft
Forest Bend
$1,504/month
837 Sq Ft

Which Friendswood neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Friendswood with the most apartments available are Forest Bend and Wedgewood Village" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Forest Bend
$1,504/month
837 Sq Ft
Wedgewood Village
$1,565/month
870 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Friendswood, TX?

Because the average rent in Friendswood is $1,348, you’ll want to make about $4,493 per month or $53,916 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.

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Friendswood, TX

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Apartment Averages

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Friendswood, TX

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$868 - $1,668 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 13 Month Lease

Watersedge

Watersedge

1799 FM 528 Rd,
Webster, TX 77598

$1,175 - $1,890

1-2 Beds

Ivy Point Friendswood

Ivy Point Friendswood

2920 W El Dorado Blvd,
Friendswood, TX 77546

$1,611 - $2,339

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The Edge at Clear Lake

The Edge at Clear Lake

2323 W Bay Area Blvd,
Webster, TX 77598

$834 - $1,671

1-2 Beds

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† 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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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