Houston Homes for Rent
BusinessWeek "Best of the Web" Winner 3 Years Running
Search Houston Home Rental Market
We have so much room in our new rental property that we can barely fill up all the rooms with furniture. We can't wait to start decorating! - Houston,TX
Houston Homes for Rent
Need to rent a house? Houston has a variety of lovely alternatives that are particularly uncomplicated to find using the home rental search features on MyNewPlace. You can find homes for rent in the choicest parts of Houston. Looking for that vivid cerise interior? Search townhomes, single family houses or condos and find the rental home that will suit your rental housing needs.
Want the inside scoop on Houston? Check out our Houston Local Talk for local tips and information about Houston. You can also get answers to your Houston questions from our local experts by using the "Ask a Question" feature.
Search Apartments for Rent in Houston
Houston Market Trends
-
Household Income
Household Income City State City Compared to State Less than $10,000 11.6% 10.4% +1.2% $10,000 to $14,999 6.8% 6.6% +0.2% $15,000 to $19,999 7.1% 6.6% +0.5% $20,000 to $24,999 7.6% 7.0% +0.6% $25,000 to $29,999 7.4% 6.8% +0.6% $30,000 to $34,999 7.1% 6.7% +0.4% $35,000 to $39,999 6.1% 6.0% +0.1% $40,000 to $44,999 5.7% 5.6% +0.1% $45,000 to $49,999 4.5% 4.8% -0.3% $50,000 to $59,999 7.8% 8.6% -0.8% $60,000 to $74,999 8.4% 9.8% -1.4% $75,000 to $99,999 8.0% 9.5% -1.5% $100,000 to $124,999 4.6% 4.9% -0.3% $125,000 to $149,999 2.3% 2.3% +0.0% $150,000 to $199,999 2.3% 2.1% +0.2% $200,000 or more 2.6% 2.2% +0.4% -
Cost of Living
Share of Household Income Spent on Rent City State City Compared to State Less than 10.0% 6.9% 6.5% +0.4% 10.0% to 14.9% 13.0% 12.3% +0.7% 15.0% to 19.9% 15.7% 15.3% +0.4% 20.0% to 24.9% 13.8% 13.4% +0.4% 25.0% to 29.9% 10.4% 10.2% +0.2% 30.0% to 34.9% 7.3% 7.2% +0.1% 35.0% to 39.9% 4.8% 5.0% -0.2% 40.0% to 49.9% 6.4% 6.3% +0.1% 50.0% or more 15.8% 15.7% +0.1% Not computed 5.9% 8.0% -2.1% -
Age Demographic of Renters
Age Demographic of Renters City State City Compared to State 15 to 24 years 12.2% 15.3% -3.1% 25 to 34 years 34.3% 31.2% +3.1% 35 to 44 years 24.6% 23.3% +1.3% 45 to 54 years 15.2% 14.4% +0.8% 55 to 64 years 6.7% 6.8% -0.1% 65 to 74 years 3.7% 4.4% -0.7% 75 to 84 years 2.3% 3.3% -1.0% 85 years and over 1.0% 1.4% -0.4% -
Travel Time to Work
Travel Time to Work City State City Compared to State Less than 30 minutes 31.5% 34.9% -3.4% 30 to 44 minutes 30.5% 25.8% +4.7% 45 to 59 minutes 14.0% 14.1% -0.1% 60 or more minutes 24.0% 25.2% -1.2%
Source: 2000 Census
Average Price to Lease a Home Property in Houston, Texas
| # Bedrooms | Jan | Dec | Nov | 3 Month % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $805 | $463 | $500 | 61% |
| 2 Bed | $1,055 | $1,116 | N/A | 0% |
| 3 Bed | $1,125 | $1,047 | $1,110 | 1.4% |
| 4 Bed | $1,429 | $1,114 | $1,087 | 31.5% |
See how Apartment Rentals compare in Houston
Houses for Rent in Cities Near Houston, TX
MyNewPlace can help you find the Houston, TX home rental that will work best for you. Using our rental home search, you can view townhomes or condos for rent if you want to live downtown, or check out the rental listings for single family house rentals in the surrounding areas. Try one of these cities below for more rental houses near Houston, TX.