What's the average rent in Houston, TX?

Rental Market Trends in Houston, TX

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Houston, TX is $1,899 per month, which is 3% lower than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,899

0.6%$12 increase month-over-month

2.6%$49 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

9,705

APARTMENTS

$1,419

HOUSES

$2,205

TOWNHOUSES

$2,111

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Houston, TX at $1,419 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,205 per month. Townhomes average $2,111 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,170
2 Bedrooms	$1,517
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$2,350
All	$1,899

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Houston, TX is $1,170 per month, followed by $1,517 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,350 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,800
3 Bedrooms	$2,550
4 Bedrooms	$2,630
All	$2,111

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Houston, TX is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,800 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,550 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,630 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,195
2 Bedrooms	$1,475
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$1,950
All	$1,500

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Houston, TX is $1,195 per month, followed by $1,475 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,950 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$950
2 Bedrooms	$1,695
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$2,375
All	$2,205

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Houston, TX is $950 per month, followed by $1,695 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,375 for a 4 bedroom house.