Houston, TX rental market
What is the average rent in Houston, TX?
Last updated June 28, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Houston, TX is $1,899.
Average rent
$1,899
Month-over-month change
+$12
Year-over-year change
+$49
Available rentals
9,705
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $330,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 7 |
| $500 | 14 |
| $600 | 62 |
| $700 | 170 |
| $800 | 317 |
| $900 | 471 |
| $1,000 | 443 |
| $1,100 | 479 |
| $1,200 | 501 |
| $1,300 | 556 |
| $1,400 | 557 |
| $1,500 | 533 |
| $1,600 | 615 |
| $1,700 | 746 |
| $1,800 | 854 |
| $1,900 | 771 |
| $2,000 | 542 |
| $2,100 | 505 |
| $2,200 | 550 |
| $2,300 | 487 |
| $2,400 | 534 |
| $2,500 | 409 |
| $2,600 | 305 |
| $2,700 | 287 |
| $2,800 | 277 |
| $2,900 | 298 |
| $3,000 | 181 |
| $3,100 | 171 |
| $3,200 | 181 |
| $3,300 | 122 |
| $3,400 | 154 |
| $3,500 | 129 |
| $3,600 | 74 |
| $3,700 | 60 |
| $3,800 | 67 |
| $3,900 | 96 |
| $4,000 | 49 |
| $4,100 | 29 |
| $4,200 | 49 |
| $4,300 | 22 |
| $4,400 | 50 |
| $4,500 | 48 |
| $4,600 | 13 |
| $4,700 | 20 |
| $4,800 | 24 |
| $4,900 | 49 |
| $5,000+ | 386 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $49 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,852 | $1,899 |
| Feb | $1,850 | $1,875 |
| Mar | $1,850 | $1,866 |
| Apr | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| May | $1,875 | $1,850 |
| Jun | $1,816 | $1,881 |
| Jul | $1,850 | No data |
| Aug | $1,900 | No data |
| Sep | $1,915 | No data |
| Oct | $1,900 | No data |
| Nov | $1,900 | No data |
| Dec | $1,895 | No data |
Market temperature
The Houston, TX rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Houston, TX is 6% lower than the national average.
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