Houston renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.
On average, the cost of rent in Houston is about $745 per month. This puts it in the 59th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $952. Households in Houston have a median income of $3,675 per month so the average renter in Houston is spending roughly 20% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Houston, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Houston is $115,426 right now, which is higher than nearby cities, meaning that rents in Houston also tend to be higher versus these nearby cities.
Higher rent prices are common in the northeastern parts of Houston while lower rent rates are often available in northwestern areas.
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