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What is the average rent in Houston?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Houston, TX is $998. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Houston, TX is $1,250. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Houston, TX is $1,431. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Houston, TX is $2,000.

Studio

$998


1 bed

$1,250


2 beds

$1,431


3+ beds

$2,000

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Houston

Jun 16 2024Aug 01 2024Sep 16 2024Nov 01 2024Dec 18 2024Feb 02 2025Mar 20 2025May 06 2025Jul 05 2025$1,000$1,200$1,400$1,600$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Houston

The monthly rent for apartments in Houston, TX ranges from $600 to $2,600+.

$600 - $1,100

$1,100 - $1,600

$1,600 - $2,100

$2,100 - $2,600

$2,600+

What is the average apartment size in Houston?

The average size of a Houston, TX apartment is 1044 square feet, while the median apartment size for Houston, TX is 943 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Houston, TX (44.18%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (3.25%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 39.36%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 13.21%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Houston?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Addicks Park Ten*$1,404$1,870*
Alief**$1,300$1,823
Braeswood*$1,538$1,680*
Brays Oaks*$850$1,165*
Briar Forest*$1,022$1,274*
Central Northwest*$933*$2,748
Clear Lake*$1,048$1,419$2,295
Golfcrest / Bellfort / Reveille*$870$1,252*
Greater Fifth Ward$1,536$1,775$1,145$2,250
Greater Greenspoint$699$775$1,025*
Greater Heights*$1,398*$3,100
Greater Third Ward**$986$2,950
Independence Heights*$1,728$1,960$2,200
Memorial*$1,298$1,661*
Neartown - Montrose*$1,660$2,303$2,840
Northside / Northline**$1,250$2,100
Sharpstown*$885$1,443$1,611
Sunnyside**$1,250$1,625
Trinity / Houston Gardens**$999$1,599
Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park*$1,636$2,456$2,895
Westbranch*$1,399$1,567*
Westchase*$926$1,245*
Willow Meadows/ Willowbend Area*$1,263$1,686*

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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