Houston, TX rental market
Last updated August 30, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Houston, TX is $6,211.
$6,211
-$94
+$3,246
281
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $610 to $25,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 4 |
| $700 | 3 |
| $800 | 3 |
| $900 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 5 |
| $2,000 | 8 |
| $2,100 | 12 |
| $2,200 | 17 |
| $2,300 | 23 |
| $2,400 | 22 |
| $2,500 | 15 |
| $2,600 | 15 |
| $2,700 | 15 |
| $2,800 | 17 |
| $2,900 | 15 |
| $3,000 | 9 |
| $3,100 | 11 |
| $3,200 | 12 |
| $3,300 | 5 |
| $3,400 | 12 |
| $3,500 | 10 |
| $3,600 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 6 |
| $3,800 | 5 |
| $3,900 | 9 |
| $4,000 | 8 |
| $4,100 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 4 |
| $4,300 | 3 |
| $4,400 | 6 |
| $4,500 | 7 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 79 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $3,246 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $4,949 | $5,125 |
| Feb | $5,033 | $8,675 |
| Mar | $5,538 | $4,395 |
| Apr | $7,300 | $5,549 |
| May | $5,356 | $6,581 |
| Jun | $3,308 | $5,649 |
| Jul | $3,461 | $6,543 |
| Aug | $5,399 | $6,257 |
| Sep | $6,917 | No data |
| Oct | $6,410 | No data |
| Nov | $4,492 | No data |
| Dec | $4,500 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Houston, TX is 4% higher 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 9,804 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.