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Conroe, TX

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Conroe is the ideal suburb where you’re close to the city and a national forest!

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Conroe is located in Montgomery County just north of Houston. Since Interstate 45 travels through Conroe and leads into Houston’s business district, residents prefer living in this suburban neighborhood and commuting to work.

It’s no secret that the cost of living in Conroe is lower than Houston. The city is attractive to many renters because of the reasonable commute times, and it’s only a seven-mile drive to Lake Conroe, a popular outdoor recreational area.

There’s a lot going on in the city – you just have to know where to look. Locals enjoy exploring the Sam Houston National Forest, which covers 163,000 acres of land and is the perfect place for camping or a scenic hike. After a lovely dinner at Red Brick Tavern, locals look forward to a musical at the Crighton Theatre on North Main Street. The Heritage Museum of Montgomery County is a great place to go and learn about the city’s evolution through the decades – and it is right next to Candy Cane Park.

You’ll find a couple of breweries close to your Conroe apartment, including B-52 Brewing and Southern Star Brewery. Lone Star Executive Airport is a community airport that provides general aviation services.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Conroe, TX is $1,291 for a studio, $1,159 for one bedroom, $1,453 for two bedrooms, and $1,960 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Conroe has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,159/month
729 Sq Ft
House
$2,364/month
332 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,790/month
486 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Conroe, TX is 9.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Conroe is 19.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,159 - $1,960. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 0.5% more for utilities, and 10.9% less for transportation.

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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Reaves Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

745 Students

9
out of 10

Wilkinson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

944 Students

7
out of 10

Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

770 Students

7
out of 10

Anderson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

744 Students

7
out of 10

Milam Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

524 Students

7
out of 10

Irons J High School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,344 Students

7
out of 10

Peet J High School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,289 Students

6
out of 10

Washington Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

821 Students

6
out of 10

Moorhead J High School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,391 Students

5
out of 10

Donald J Stockton Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,357 Students

5
out of 10

Oak Ridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,672 Students

6
out of 10

Conroe High School

Public

Grades 9-12

4,915 Students

4
out of 10

Caney Creek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,504 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mussel Pond Preserve

Airports

  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.