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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

-1.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Katy, TX is $1,311 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,188 per month for a studio, $1,311 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,702 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,204 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,188/month
542 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,311/month
759 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,702/month
1,126 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,204/month
1,468 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$800/month
235 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,011/month
1,330 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,113/month
1,671 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,730/month
2,371 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,011/month
887 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,189/month
1,089 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,197/month
1,626 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,661/month
2,107 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,046/month
1,673 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Katy, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $24 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Katy, TX
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Katy, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
44% $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, Bear Creek/Copperfield and Cinco Ranch" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Katy.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bear Creek/Copperfield
$1,354/month
751 Sq Ft
Cinco Ranch
$1,415/month
766 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Katy?

Based on current rent prices, Cinco Ranch and Bear Creek/Copperfield" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Katy.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cinco Ranch
$1,415/month
766 Sq Ft
Bear Creek/Copperfield
$1,354/month
751 Sq Ft

Which Katy neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bear Creek/Copperfield
$1,354/month
751 Sq Ft
Cinco Ranch
$1,415/month
766 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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Apartment Averages

Bear Creek/Copperfield

Katy, TX

Cinco Ranch

Katy, TX

Studio
$1,185/month
$1,174/month
One Bedroom
$1,253/month
$1,309/month
Two Bedroom
$1,605/month
$1,740/month
Three Bedroom
$2,147/month
$2,229/month
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Summerwell Sunterra

Summerwell Sunterra

27064 Beach Ball Dr,
Katy, TX 77493

$2,403 - $2,954 Total Monthly Price

3-4 Beds

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Lenox Katy Grove

23615 Kingsland Blvd,
Katy, TX 77494

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1-2 Beds

Lenox Grand West

Lenox Grand West

750 W Grand Pky S,
Katy, TX 77494

$1,343 - $2,648 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

The Crossing at Katy Ranch

The Crossing at Katy Ranch

24949 Katy Ranch Rd,
Katy, TX 77494

$1,154 - $2,199

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 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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