← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Houston, TX, over the past three years
Rent in Houston, TX
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,542
1-year change
−0.1%
3-year change
+1.0%
Metro, 1-year change
0.0%
Typical rents in Houston fell 0.1% over the past year. A renewal increase here is hard to justify with market data; asking to hold rent flat is reasonable.
Typical rent in Houston, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,542 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,542 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,539 |
| May 2026 | $1,536 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,529 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,526 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,523 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,525 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,526 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,533 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,539 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,547 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,544 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,545 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,545 |
| May 2025 | $1,551 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,549 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,544 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,537 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,534 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,534 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,538 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,543 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,546 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,544 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,541 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,537 |
| May 2024 | $1,529 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,521 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,515 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,514 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,511 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,511 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,512 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,516 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,522 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,527 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,340 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,370 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,810 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,280 |
City typical rent × TX bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 77002 | $1,853 | −0.4% |
| 77003 | $1,960 | −0.2% |
| 77004 | $2,155 | +0.8% |
| 77005 | $2,244 | +1.9% |
| 77006 | $1,679 | +0.5% |
| 77007 | $1,907 | −0.1% |
| 77008 | $1,948 | −0.4% |
| 77009 | $1,831 | +3.6% |
| 77010 | $2,931 | – |
| 77011 | $1,249 | +5.1% |
| 77013 | $840 | −1.6% |
| 77014 | $1,122 | −0.5% |
| 77015 | $1,092 | +4.3% |
| 77016 | $1,677 | −1.7% |
| 77017 | $1,395 | +0.6% |
| 77018 | $2,088 | +3.3% |
| 77019 | $2,113 | −0.2% |
| 77020 | $1,881 | +7.3% |
| 77021 | $1,818 | +5.8% |
| 77022 | $1,511 | +3.7% |
| 77023 | $1,389 | +2.4% |
| 77024 | $1,767 | +1.2% |
| 77025 | $1,448 | −1.0% |
| 77026 | $1,509 | −1.1% |
| 77027 | $1,821 | +3.0% |
| 77028 | $1,622 | +0.6% |
| 77030 | $1,623 | −1.6% |
| 77031 | $1,738 | – |
| 77032 | $1,386 | +4.0% |
| 77033 | $1,689 | −2.0% |
| 77034 | $1,008 | +2.6% |
| 77035 | $1,179 | +2.8% |
| 77036 | $952 | −5.4% |
| 77038 | $1,848 | – |
| 77040 | $1,330 | +0.9% |
| 77041 | $1,702 | −0.1% |
| 77042 | $1,242 | −0.7% |
| 77043 | $1,649 | −2.0% |
| 77044 | $1,884 | +0.3% |
| 77045 | $1,602 | +1.5% |
| 77046 | $1,449 | −3.6% |
| 77047 | $1,951 | −0.2% |
| 77048 | $1,827 | −3.1% |
| 77049 | $1,413 | −3.3% |
| 77051 | $1,773 | +4.4% |
| 77053 | $1,722 | +1.2% |
| 77054 | $1,326 | −2.5% |
| 77055 | $1,511 | −2.8% |
| 77056 | $1,663 | +0.8% |
| 77057 | $1,444 | +0.1% |
| 77058 | $1,440 | +0.6% |
| 77059 | $2,697 | – |
| 77060 | $1,032 | +3.2% |
| 77061 | $1,025 | −2.7% |
| 77062 | $1,828 | +0.4% |
| 77063 | $1,285 | −4.6% |
| 77064 | $1,553 | −0.6% |
| 77065 | $1,315 | −2.0% |
| 77066 | $1,192 | −3.5% |
| 77067 | $1,787 | – |
| 77068 | $2,200 | – |
| 77069 | $1,169 | −1.0% |
| 77070 | $1,470 | +0.9% |
| 77071 | $1,914 | +5.3% |
| 77072 | $1,434 | −1.2% |
| 77073 | $1,855 | +1.6% |
| 77074 | $1,139 | −2.3% |
| 77075 | $1,264 | −1.4% |
| 77076 | $1,754 | – |
| 77077 | $1,298 | −2.0% |
| 77078 | $1,524 | – |
| 77079 | $1,551 | −3.2% |
| 77080 | $1,171 | −2.6% |
| 77081 | $970 | −3.6% |
| 77082 | $1,266 | −1.1% |
| 77083 | $1,921 | −0.4% |
| 77084 | $1,515 | −3.2% |
| 77085 | $1,507 | −2.1% |
| 77086 | $1,341 | −0.2% |
| 77087 | $1,472 | +2.4% |
| 77088 | $1,718 | +0.4% |
| 77089 | $1,553 | −0.3% |
| 77090 | $1,071 | −6.3% |
| 77091 | $1,731 | +3.4% |
| 77092 | $1,435 | +0.8% |
| 77093 | $1,305 | +7.9% |
| 77094 | $1,978 | +1.8% |
| 77095 | $1,334 | −2.0% |
| 77096 | $1,321 | +1.9% |
| 77098 | $1,842 | +1.0% |
| 77099 | $1,096 | +0.6% |
| 77336 | $1,863 | – |
| 77339 | $1,625 | +2.6% |
| 77345 | $2,127 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Houston
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Houston, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −6.3% to +7.9%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.