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8200 Sunbury Ln,
Houston, TX 77095
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Rental Market Trends in Houston, TX
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Houston, TX is $1,182/month.
Rent in Houston is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,182/month
Average Rent
724 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.8%
Change / Year
63,348
Available Apartments
Houston rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Houston average $1,092 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Houston average $1,182 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Houston average $1,502 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Houston average $1,938 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Houston, TX?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $9 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Houston, TX
August 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
29%
$700 - $1,000/month
46%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
7%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Houston?
Based on current rent prices, Westbury, Oak Forest and Chinatown are the most affordable neighborhoods in Houston.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Houston?
Based on current rent prices, Theater District, Market Square and Hyde Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Houston.
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Which Houston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Houston with the most apartments available are Medical Center, Energy Corridor and Uptown Houston .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Houston, TX?
Because the average rent in Houston is $1,182, you’ll want to make about $3,940 per month or $47,280 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 6.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Houston is 20.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,092 - $1,938. You can expect to pay 1.8% less for groceries, 6.1% less for utilities, and 4.3% 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.
View the Houston Area GuideStudio
$765/month
$1,830/month
One Bedroom
$952/month
$2,808/month
Two Bedroom
$1,105/month
$4,565/month
Three Bedroom
$1,742/month
$11,563/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Houston?
The average rent in Houston is $1,182 per month, which is 29.0% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Houston?
The average rent for a house in Houston, TX is $2,387 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Houston?
The average rent for a townhome in Houston, TX is $1,602 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Houston?
The average rent for a condo in Houston, TX is $1,399 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Houston?
Rents in Houston, TX are decreasing, with prices down 0.8% year-over-year and $9 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Houston?
In Houston, TX, 46% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 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.