Houston, TX rental market

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Last updated August 29, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 3 bedroom properties in Houston, TX is $2,183.

Average rent

$2,183

Month-over-month change

-$17

Year-over-year change

+$23

Available rentals

4,283

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 3 bedroom properties is $100 to $159,900.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$7004
$8005
$9008
$1,00016
$1,10027
$1,20055
$1,300111
$1,400160
$1,500207
$1,600323
$1,700469
$1,800499
$1,900446
$2,000338
$2,100308
$2,200316
$2,300308
$2,400301
$2,500251
$2,600178
$2,700178
$2,800181
$2,900207
$3,000138
$3,100104
$3,200127
$3,30096
$3,400124
$3,500103
$3,60061
$3,70051
$3,80033
$3,90051
$4,00029
$4,10019
$4,20023
$4,3009
$4,40023
$4,50021
$4,6006
$4,7005
$4,8006
$4,90016
$5,000+121

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $23 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,100$2,068
Feb$2,067$2,095
Mar$2,100$2,015
Apr$2,100$2,099
May$2,150$2,107
Jun$2,200$2,100
Jul$2,200$2,150
Aug$2,150$2,195
Sep$2,175No data
Oct$2,100No data
Nov$2,075No data
Dec$2,090No data

Market temperature

The Houston, TX rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Houston, TX is 0.80% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Houston, TX?

The average rent in Houston, TX is $1,925.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Houston, TX?

Houses in Houston, TX rent between $100 - $159,900 with an average rent of $1,925.

3. How has the rent in Houston, TX changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Houston, TX increased by $25

4. How much has the rent in Houston, TX increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Houston, TX increased by $25

5. How many available rentals are there in Houston, TX?

There are currently 9,838 rentals available in Houston, TX.

6. How do rent prices in Houston, TX compare with the national average?

The average rent in Houston, TX is $1,925 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.