Average rent in Houston by home type
| Home type | Asking rent / month |
|---|---|
| Studio | $840 – $1,360 · median $1,045 |
| 1 bedroom | $870 – $1,420 · median $1,090 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,090 – $1,770 · median $1,365 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,520 – $2,460 · median $1,895 |
| House (3–4 bed) | $1,790 – $2,910 · median $2,240 |
Medians are published figures; the low–high spread is a derived advertised range (0.8× / 1.3× the median). Actual signed rents vary with the building, unit and lease terms.
What is a fair rent here?
A fair rent in Houston is at or below the median asking figure for that home type. Compare a few listings and check what tenants report actually signing — the gap between asking and signed is your room to negotiate.
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How much is rent for a 1-bedroom in Houston?
As of September 2026, the median asking rent for a 1-bedroom in Houston is about $1,090 per month (Zumper city rent reports (September 2026) and the Zillow Observed Rent Index single-family series (August 2026)), with advertised listings roughly $870 to $1,420.
What is a fair rent in Houston?
A fair rent sits at or below the median asking figure for that home type. Landlords advertise high and negotiate, so tenants often sign below the median — compare a few listings and check what tenants report actually signing on Mizan.
Where do these rent figures come from?
Apartment medians come from Zumper's published city rent reports (September 2026); house figures from the Zillow Observed Rent Index single-family series (August 2026). The low–high spread is a derived advertised range around the published median.