In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Carport + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Parking, Air conditioning, E-payments + more
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport + more
In unit laundry, Wine room, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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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.
The median rent in Houston fell by 0.5% over the course of January, and has now decreased by a total of 2.1% over the past 12 months. Houston’s rent growth over the past year has is similar to both the state (-3.0%) and national averages (-1.4%).
Houston rents went down 0.5% in the past month, compared to the national rate of -0.2%. Among the nation's 100 largest cities, this ranks #78. Similar monthly rent growth took place in Tucson, AZ (-0.5%) and Boise, ID (-0.5%).
Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $1,113 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $1,319 for a 2-bedroom. Across all bedroom sizes (ie, the entire rental market), the median rent is $1,261. That ranks #68 in the nation, among the country's 100 largest cities.
For comparison, the median rent across the nation as a whole is $1,189 for a 1-bedroom, $1,339 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,353 overall. The median rent in Houston is 6.8% lower than the national, and is similar to the prices you would find in Mesa, AZ ($1,292) and Omaha, NE ($1,255).
If we expand our view to the wider Houston metro area, the median rent is $1,328 meaning that the median price in Houston proper ($1,261) is 5.1% lower than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at -1.9%, above the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 15 cities in the Houston metro area that are included in our database. Among them, The Woodlands is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $1,659. Humble is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,143. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in La Porte (2.7%) while the slowest is in Texas City (-4.6%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the Houston metropolitan area.
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
Apartment List publishes monthly rent reports and underlying data for hundreds of cities across the nation, as well as data aggregated for counties, metros, and states. These data are intended to be a source of reliable information that help renters and policymakers make sound decisions. Insights from our data are covered regularly by journalists across the country. To access the data yourself, please visit our Data Downloads Page.
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:
"Houston is a great place to live! It’s family oriented but also has a booming nightlife that caters to all Houstonians. The traffic, at times, can be a headache, but there is always opportunity for either public transportation or expressways to get around the city." -Jessica
"Houston is a nice place to live. There are a lot of opportunities and it’s a great place if you are looking for a change. Transportation ins’t great if you don’t have a car." -Anon.
"I love the city because it’s very diverse; so many cultures mix in one place. But I hate that the weather is extremely hot!" -Mauricio
"Houston has good growth, great food, and a short winter." -Joe H.
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.
When then-President of the Republic of Texas Sam Houston incorporated the City of Houston in 1837, the prevailing industry was railroad construction. A lot has changed since then, but the city’s passion for modes of transportation has not (think NASA and oil tycoons). Too bad a mass transit system consistently fails to inspire our local legislators... So whether you travel via steam engine or shuttle rocket, you’re going to need somewhere to park your vessel in this city of over two million. It doesn’t take a regular Space Camp attendee to find a great apartment in Houston, but we hope this guide furnishes some enlightenment for your odyssey. Happy hunting!
Two must-knows for Houston apartment hunting concern the seasonal implications of 30 degrees latitude
View Houston City GuideWhen then-President of the Republic of Texas Sam Houston incorporated the City of Houston in 1837, the prevailing industry was railroad construction. A lot has changed since then, but the city’s passion for modes of transportation has not (think NASA and oil tycoons). Too bad a mass transit system consistently fails to inspire our local legislators... So whether you travel via steam engine or shuttle rocket, you’re going to need somewhere to park your vessel in this city of over two million. It doesn’t take a regular Space Camp attendee to find a great apartment in Houston, but we hope this guide furnishes some enlightenment for your odyssey. Happy hunting!
Two must-knows for Houston apartment hunting concern the seasonal implications of 30 degrees latitude
The representation of ethnic minorities in Houston is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Houston are Hispanic Or Latino (44%), White (24.2%), Black Or African American (22%), Asian (7%), Two Or More (2.4%), Other (0.3%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.1%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Houston is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Houston are Hispanic Or Latino (44%), White (24.2%), Black Or African American (22%), Asian (7%), Two Or More (2.4%), Other (0.3%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.1%).
Apartment List has released the results for Houston 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.
