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Rental Market Trends in The Woodlands, TX

What is the average rent in The Woodlands, TX?

$1,375/month

Average Rent

738 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in The Woodlands, TX is $1,375 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in The Woodlands more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in The Woodlands, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,375 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,787 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,665 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,375/month
738 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,787/month
1,133 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,665/month
1,435 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$959/month
1,589 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,896/month
1,318 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,160/month
1,771 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,036/month
2,582 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,380/month
691 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,770/month
1,134 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,327/month
1,675 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,548/month
993 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,969/month
1,671 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in The Woodlands, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.9%, which averages out to $40 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in The Woodlands, TX
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in The Woodlands, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
34% $1,501 - $2,000/month
17% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in The Woodlands?

Based on current rent prices, Research Forest, East Shore and Town Center are the most affordable neighborhoods in The Woodlands.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Research Forest
$2,134/month
793 Sq Ft
East Shore
$2,229/month
785 Sq Ft
Town Center
$2,530/month
834 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in The Woodlands?

Based on current rent prices, Town Center, East Shore and Research Forest are the most expensive neighborhoods in The Woodlands.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Town Center
$2,530/month
834 Sq Ft
East Shore
$2,229/month
785 Sq Ft
Research Forest
$2,134/month
793 Sq Ft

Which The Woodlands neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in The Woodlands with the most apartments available are Town Center, Research Forest and East Shore .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Town Center
$2,530/month
834 Sq Ft
Research Forest
$2,134/month
793 Sq Ft
East Shore
$2,229/month
785 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in The Woodlands is $1,375, you’ll want to make about $4,583 per month or $54,996 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

Research Forest

The Woodlands, TX

Town Center

The Woodlands, TX

Studio
-
$1,574/month
One Bedroom
$1,422/month
$1,875/month
Two Bedroom
$1,583/month
$2,997/month
Three Bedroom
$2,120/month
$5,411/month
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$1,250 - $2,350

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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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