Houston, TX rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for houses in Houston, TX is $2,250.
$2,250
-$50
+$50
52
4,611
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for houses is $400 to $159,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2 |
| $500 | 6 |
| $600 | 7 |
| $700 | 17 |
| $800 | 28 |
| $900 | 27 |
| $1,000 | 23 |
| $1,100 | 38 |
| $1,200 | 56 |
| $1,300 | 91 |
| $1,400 | 117 |
| $1,500 | 169 |
| $1,600 | 265 |
| $1,700 | 380 |
| $1,800 | 473 |
| $1,900 | 478 |
| $2,000 | 408 |
| $2,100 | 422 |
| $2,200 | 418 |
| $2,300 | 384 |
| $2,400 | 395 |
| $2,500 | 310 |
| $2,600 | 208 |
| $2,700 | 182 |
| $2,800 | 185 |
| $2,900 | 225 |
| $3,000 | 136 |
| $3,100 | 96 |
| $3,200 | 111 |
| $3,300 | 81 |
| $3,400 | 131 |
| $3,500 | 109 |
| $3,600 | 54 |
| $3,700 | 59 |
| $3,800 | 38 |
| $3,900 | 70 |
| $4,000 | 46 |
| $4,100 | 23 |
| $4,200 | 31 |
| $4,300 | 15 |
| $4,400 | 37 |
| $4,500 | 32 |
| $4,600 | 8 |
| $4,700 | 13 |
| $4,800 | 10 |
| $4,900 | 30 |
| $5,000+ | 252 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $50 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,135 | $2,150 |
| Feb | $2,100 | $2,150 |
| Mar | $2,135 | $2,117 |
| Apr | $2,200 | $2,195 |
| May | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Jun | $2,250 | $2,200 |
| Jul | $2,243 | $2,241 |
| Aug | $2,200 | $2,300 |
| Sep | $2,200 | No data |
| Oct | $2,150 | No data |
| Nov | $2,120 | No data |
| Dec | $2,125 | 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.
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Rent in Houston, TX is 2% 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 $1,926.
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 $1,926.
3. How has the rent in Houston, TX changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Houston, TX increased by $26
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 $26
5. How many available rentals are there in Houston, TX?
There are currently 9,759 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 $1,926 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.