Lumen
2400 W Dallas St,
Houston, TX 77019
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,281 - $4,970
Rental Market Trends in Houston, TX
What is the average rent in Houston, TX?
$1,193/month
Average Rent
722 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Houston, TX is $1,193 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,554/month, making renting in Houston more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Houston, you can expect to pay about $1,077 per month for a studio, $1,193 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,497 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,852 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Houston, TX?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Houston, TX
Last Updated January 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
28%
$700 - $1,000/month
46%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
6%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Houston?
Based on current rent prices, Westchase, Woodlake-Briar Meadow and Southeast Houston are the most affordable neighborhoods in Houston.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Houston?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Houston, Washington Ave and Montrose are the most expensive neighborhoods in Houston.
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Average Rent
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Which Houston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Houston with the most apartments available are Southwest Houston, Northwest Houston and Bear Creek/Copperfield .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Houston, TX?
Because the average rent in Houston is $1,193, you’ll want to make about $3,976 per month or $47,712 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Houston, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Houston, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$906/month
$1,565/month
One Bedroom
$1,023/month
$2,024/month
Two Bedroom
$1,347/month
$3,360/month
Three Bedroom
$1,621/month
$5,141/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.