The Grove
8200 Sunbury Ln,
Houston, TX 77095
$785 - $1,359
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Houston, TX
What is the average rent in Houston, TX?
$1,179/month
Average Rent
724 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2026, the average rent in Houston, TX is $1,179 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Houston more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Houston, you can expect to pay about $1,081 per month for a studio, $1,179 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,495 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,921 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Houston, TX?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $22 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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2026
Rent Ranges in Houston, TX
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
28%
$700 - $1,000/month
47%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Houston?
Based on current rent prices, Chinatown, Broadway Square and Glenbrook Valley Historic District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Houston.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Houston?
Based on current rent prices, Brookwood, Camp Logan and Theater District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Houston.
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Average Rent
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Which Houston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Houston with the most apartments available are Southwest Houston, Northwest Houston and Southeast Houston .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Houston, TX?
Because the average rent in Houston is $1,179, you’ll want to make about $3,930 per month or $47,160 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Houston, TX is 6.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Houston is 19.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,081 - $1,921. You can expect to pay 2.0% less for groceries, 9.0% less for utilities, and 4.8% less for transportation.
How does Houston, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Houston, 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.
Studio
$1,032/month
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One Bedroom
$913/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,144/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,428/month
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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.