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Rental Market Trends in Katy, TX

What is the average rent in Katy, TX?

$1,311/month

Average Rent

759 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Katy, TX is $1,311 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Katy more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Katy, you can expect to pay about $1,181 per month for a studio, $1,311 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,705 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,219 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,181/month
542 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,311/month
759 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,705/month
1,125 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,219/month
1,477 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$973/month
343 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,019/month
1,319 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,088/month
1,696 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,725/month
2,416 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,396/month
735 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,802/month
1,124 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,261/month
1,584 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,587/month
1,597 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,848/month
2,584 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Katy, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.8%, which averages out to $36 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 Katy, TX
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Katy, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
45% $1,001 - $1,500/month
43% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Katy?

Based on current rent prices, Williamsburg Settlement, Sundown and Falcon Rock are the most affordable neighborhoods in Katy.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Williamsburg Settlement
$1,126/month
744 Sq Ft
Sundown
$1,159/month
682 Sq Ft
Falcon Rock
$1,168/month
674 Sq Ft
Westgreen
$1,190/month
714 Sq Ft
Cimarron
$1,197/month
755 Sq Ft
Falcon Landing
$1,285/month
760 Sq Ft
Firethorne
$1,302/month
736 Sq Ft
Hickory Creek
$1,360/month
846 Sq Ft
Stone Crest
$1,367/month
782 Sq Ft
Bear Creek/Copperfield
$1,370/month
753 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Katy?

Based on current rent prices, Autumn Grove, Katy Creek Ranch and Parkway Oaks are the most expensive neighborhoods in Katy.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Autumn Grove
$2,077/month
821 Sq Ft
Katy Creek Ranch
$1,815/month
793 Sq Ft
Parkway Oaks
$1,809/month
804 Sq Ft
Falcon Ranch
$1,809/month
804 Sq Ft
Katy Oaks
$1,678/month
805 Sq Ft
Enclave at Bridgewater
$1,628/month
836 Sq Ft
Oak Park Trails
$1,621/month
814 Sq Ft
Chesterfield
$1,621/month
814 Sq Ft
Morton Creek Ranch
$1,575/month
805 Sq Ft
South Lake Village
$1,547/month
787 Sq Ft

Which Katy neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Katy with the most apartments available are Bear Creek/Copperfield, Cinco Ranch and Lakecrest .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bear Creek/Copperfield
$1,370/month
753 Sq Ft
Cinco Ranch
$1,425/month
761 Sq Ft
Lakecrest
$1,429/month
786 Sq Ft
Stone Crest
$1,367/month
782 Sq Ft
Williamsburg Colony
$1,407/month
795 Sq Ft
Cimarron
$1,197/month
755 Sq Ft
Katy Creek Ranch
$1,815/month
793 Sq Ft
Morton Creek Ranch
$1,575/month
805 Sq Ft
Lakes at Grand Harbor
$1,443/month
761 Sq Ft
Heritage Meadows
$1,383/month
779 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Katy is $1,311, you’ll want to make about $4,370 per month or $52,440 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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The Sutton Apartments

The Sutton Apartments

22022 Cimarron Pky,
Katy, TX 77450

$1,030 - $2,530

1-2 Beds

Grand Villas at Cinco Ranch

Grand Villas at Cinco Ranch

1550 Katy Gap Rd,
Katy, TX 77494

$1,303 - $3,602

1-3 Beds

Marquis Seven Lakes

Marquis Seven Lakes

6800 Gaston Rd,
Katy, TX 77494

$1,140 - $3,438

1-3 Beds

The Crossing at Katy Ranch

The Crossing at Katy Ranch

24949 Katy Ranch Rd,
Katy, TX 77494

$1,154 - $2,240

1-3 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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