What's the average rent in Houston, TX?

Rental Market Trends in Houston, TX

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Houston, TX is $1,900 per month, which is 2% lower than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,900

0.0%No change month over month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

10,879

APARTMENTS

$1,423

HOUSES

$2,200

TOWNHOUSES

$2,000

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Houston, TX at $1,423 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,200 per month. Townhomes average $2,000 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$2,350
All	$1,900

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Houston, TX is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,500 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	$1,750
3 Bedrooms	$2,450
4 Bedrooms	$3,200
All	$2,000

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Houston, TX is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,750 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,450 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,200 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,425
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$1,900
All	$1,500

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Houston, TX is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,425 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,900 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,295
2 Bedrooms	$1,700
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$2,365
All	$2,200

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Houston, TX is $1,295 per month, followed by $1,700 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,365 for a 4 bedroom house.