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Upscale energy defines Great Uptown, where this distinctive Houston district surrounds The Galleria with its international shopping and dining options. Rental choices range from luxury high-rises with skyline views to mid-rise communities with resort-style amenities throughout the area. The neighborhood offers exceptional walkability to both shopping destinations and major employers along Post Oak Boulevard, creating genuine pedestrian experiences unusual in typically car-dependent Houston neighborhoods beyond purely downtown alternatives.
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Greater Greenspoint offers significant value with excellent highway access in north Houston. Apartment communities and rental homes provide substantially more space than inner-loop options at fraction of the cost. The neighborhood provides exceptional access to both Bush Intercontinental Airport employment and the developing Greenspoint Mall redevelopment, though the area continues working through recovery after earlier economic challenges with varied property conditions requiring research into specific communities.
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Welcome to the Apartment List February 2026 Rent Report for Houston, TX. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,261, after falling 0.5% last month. Prices are now down 2.1% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Houston rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Houston metro area and the nation as a whole.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Houston’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Houston renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories above average scores."
Key Findings in Houston include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Eldridge/West Oaks combines newer housing with excellent shopping access in western Houston. Rental properties typically include modern amenities like attached garages, community pools, and fitness centers. The neighborhood provides quick access to both Energy Corridor employment and West Oaks Mall shopping, though downtown commutes can take 35+ minutes during peak traffic periods.
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