Houston, TX rental market

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Last updated August 29, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Houston, TX is $2,350.

Average rent

$2,350

Month-over-month change

-$50

Year-over-year change

-$45

Available rentals

1,611

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $550 to $35,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5003
$60035
$70035
$80012
$9009
$1,0008
$1,1005
$1,2007
$1,3008
$1,40019
$1,50029
$1,60050
$1,70075
$1,800104
$1,900121
$2,000135
$2,100164
$2,200177
$2,300151
$2,400148
$2,500122
$2,60085
$2,70069
$2,80066
$2,90079
$3,00044
$3,10025
$3,20033
$3,30026
$3,40054
$3,50049
$3,60024
$3,70021
$3,80014
$3,90029
$4,00015
$4,10011
$4,20015
$4,30010
$4,40016
$4,50012
$4,6002
$4,7008
$4,8005
$4,90012
$5,000+136

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $45 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,300$2,295
Feb$2,300$2,280
Mar$2,350$2,300
Apr$2,350$2,350
May$2,350$2,340
Jun$2,390$2,295
Jul$2,400$2,350
Aug$2,400$2,400
Sep$2,395No data
Oct$2,322No data
Nov$2,300No data
Dec$2,300No 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 13% 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.