What's the average rent in Houston, TX?

Rental Market Trends in Houston, TX

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Houston, TX is $1,879 per month, which is 3% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,879

0.0%No change month over month

2.7%$49 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

9,666

APARTMENTS

$1,389

HOUSES

$2,199

TOWNHOUSES

$2,100

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Houston, TX at $1,389 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,199 per month. Townhomes average $2,100 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,151
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$1,879

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Houston, TX is $1,151 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,750
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	$3,300
All	$2,100

As of May 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 $3,300 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,159
2 Bedrooms	$1,425
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$1,900
All	$1,475

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Houston, TX is $1,159 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	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,725
3 Bedrooms	$2,100
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$2,199

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Houston, TX is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,725 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,100 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom house.