What's the average rent in Houston, TX?

Rental Market Trends in Houston, TX

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Houston, TX is $1,900 per month, which is 3% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,900

0.0%No change month over month

-0.5%-$10 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

10,451

APARTMENTS

$1,446

HOUSES

$2,200

TOWNHOUSES

$2,150

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Houston, TX at $1,446 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,200 per month. Townhomes average $2,150 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,159
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$2,361
All	$1,900

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Houston, TX is $1,159 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,361 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,750
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$2,700
All	$2,150

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Houston, TX is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,750 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,700 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,450
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$1,750
All	$1,500

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Houston, TX is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,450 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,750 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,700
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$2,395
All	$2,200

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Houston, TX is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,700 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,395 for a 4 bedroom house.