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Rent this 4 bed house on Richmond in Richmond, TX
Residential
Richmond, Richmond, TX, USA
4 Bed
3 Bath
2,388 Sq Ft
$2,350
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Rent this 3 bed house on Autumn Briar Ln in Tomball, TX
Residential
Autumn Briar Ln, Tomball, TX, USA
3 Bed
2 Bath
2,113 Sq Ft
$5,000
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Rent this 3 bed house on 1331 Bissonnet Street in Houston, TX 77005
Residential
1331 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005, USA
3 Bed
4 Bath
3,604 Sq Ft
$2,500
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Rent this 2 bed condo on 2422 Navigation Boulevard in Houston, TX 77003
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2422 Navigation Boulevard, Houston, TX 77003, USA
2 Bed
3 Bath
$1,850
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Rent this 3 bed house on Settlers Square Ln in Katy, TX
Residential
Settlers Square Ln, Katy, TX, USA
3 Bed
3 Bath
1,340 Sq Ft
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$8,500
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Rent this 0 bed land on Indigo Dr in Sugar Land, TX
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Indigo Dr, Sugar Land, TX, USA
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$2,100
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Rent this 3 bed house on Silent Jasmin Ct in Cypress, TX
Residential
Silent Jasmin Ct, Cypress, TX, USA
3 Bed
2 Bath
1,558 Sq Ft
$2,600
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Rent this 4 bed house on Ashton Hills Dr in Cypress, TX
Residential
Ashton Hills Dr, Cypress, TX, USA
4 Bed
3 Bath
2,732 Sq Ft
$1,775
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Rent this 4 bed house on River Pines Dr in Cypress, TX
Residential
River Pines Dr, Cypress, TX, USA
4 Bed
3 Bath
1,790 Sq Ft
$2,800
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Rent this 4 bed house on Evanston St in Houston, TX
Residential
Evanston St, Houston, TX, USA
4 Bed
3 Bath
2,202 Sq Ft
$3,300
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Rent this 4 bed house on Pebbleton Dr in Houston, TX
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Single Family Residence, Traditional
Pebbleton Dr, Houston, TX, USA
4 Bed
4 Bath
$1,675
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Rent this 3 bed house on Gosling Cedar Pl in Spring, TX
Residential
Gosling Cedar Pl, Spring, TX, USA
3 Bed
3 Bath
1,650 Sq Ft
$1,850
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Rent this 3 bed house on Houston
Residential
Houston, TX
3 Bed
3 Bath
2,088 Sq Ft
$1,550
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Rent this 3 bed house on Noble Meadow Ln in Houston, TX
Residential
Noble Meadow Ln, Houston, TX, USA
3 Bed
2 Bath
1,263 Sq Ft
$2,000
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Rent this 1 bed apartment on 8886 Long Point Road in Houston, TX 77055
2 Bedroom Apartment Available ASAP
8886 Long Point Road, Houston, TX 77055, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,100
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Rent this 1 bed room on 6099 Midgeley Street in Houston, TX 77091
Furnished room
6099 Midgeley Street, Houston, TX 77091, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,700
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Rent this 1 bed room on 1621 West Clay Street in Houston, TX 77019
Luxury rooms for sale
1621 West Clay Street, Houston, TX 77019, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
$700
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Rent this 1 bed room on 17643 Moss Point Drive in Harris County, TX 77379
Looking for a roommate.
17643 Moss Point Drive, Harris County, TX 77379, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
$850
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Rent this 1 bed room on 1 Oakwilde Court in Houston, TX 77043
Great house w yard near city center
1 Oakwilde Court, Houston, TX 77043, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
$1,100
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Rent this 1 bed room on 4004 Feagan Street in Houston, TX 77007
Buffalo Bayou Home
4004 Feagan Street, Houston, TX 77007, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
$800
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Rent this 1 bed room on 5737 Baldwin Elm Street in Fort Bend County, TX 77407
Looking for a professional roommate
5737 Baldwin Elm Street, Fort Bend County, TX 77407, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
$750
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Rent this 1 bed room on 963 Verde Trails Drive in Harris County, TX 77073
Private Room in Clean Modern Home
963 Verde Trails Drive, Harris County, TX 77073, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath
$650
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Rent this 1 bed room on 7467 Simpson Springs Lane in Willow, Harris County
Cozy single family home
7467 Simpson Springs Lane, Willow, Harris County, TX 77389, USA
1 Bed
1 Bath

Houston

Welcome to Houston. They call it “A City of No Limits” and when you experience this up and coming city, full of Fortune 500 companies, great music, awesome nature and a booming energy sector, you’ll see why.

Population2M
Median Age33.1
Poverty Rate21%
Household Income$51,203
Number Of Employees1M
Median Property Value$179,100

City Overview

Located in Southeast Texas near the gulf of Mexico — Houston is the most populous city in Texas and the fourth most populous in the United States. Houston is home to a major energy sector and the port of Houston, which handles more international tonnage than any other U.S port. Diverse and dynamic, Houston also boasts strong technology and healthcare sectors in addition to energy. Many are drawn to Houston for its excellent higher education options, the University of Houston and Rice University are located here. The city is also famous for its major role in NASA’s space program.

Arts

The Houston Theater District boasts 9 major performing arts organizations and 6 performance halls — making it the second largest concentration of downtown theater seats in the United States and there are resident companies performing in every major discipline. The Houston Grand Opera, The Houston Ballet and the Houston Symphony Orchestra all perform here. There are also several art museums in Houston, including the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, the Station Museum of Contemporary Art and the Byzantine Fresco Museum.

Business & Economy

Business is booming in Houston. The biggest industry here is energy, specifically oil and gas, although there is also a notable renewable energy sector. Houston is also a leading center for oilfield production. Biotech is big in here as well. This is a great city for people who are starting their careers — and it's more affordable than other major economic centers. Houston has been featured in Forbes’ “Best Places for Business and Careers” list. The largest private employers in Houston include Chevron, the Shell Oil Company, JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, Center Point Energy, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and United Airlines.

Wage by Common Jobs

Average salary in Houston, TX: $46,402
  • 1. Other managers
    $106,424
  • 2. Registered nurses
    $69,643
  • 3. Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers
    $54,947
  • 4. Driver/sales workers & truck drivers
    $49,218
  • 5. Elementary & middle school teachers
    $49,115

Employment by Occupations

Numbers claim that the employment rate in Houston, TX changed by 3%, so let’s see what are the most common job groups in this area. People of Houston, TX prefer to work in Administrative, Sales and Construction & Extraction.

Employment by Industries

Keeping in mind that the employment rate changed by 3% recently, there must be a strong understanding of industries people of Houston, TX work in. The most common industries are Retail trade, Construction and Healthcare & Social Assistance. Please note that not all the residents of Houston, TX work in the area and may be employed outside of the city. Our data is tagged to their residential address, not the work address.

Climate

Houston is hot most of the year, with mild winters and lots of rainfall year round. You will need a place with A/C.

Cuisine

Houston has the second lowest average restaurant prices in the United States, and there’s plenty of places to take advantage of it! Houston is famous for its Tex-Mex and Creole cuisine. Newcomers should definitely try El Real Tex-Mex Cafe, steaming plates of refried beans and mind blowing enchiladas can be had here. For New Orleans style Creole dining, Brennan’s of Houston is the place to go — try the turtle soup! In addition to Tex-Mex and Creole, you can find pretty much any kind of ethnic cuisine you could want.

Demographics

Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the United States; over 90 languages are spoken here — mostly English and Spanish. This is due to the city ’s industry-academic institutions and large transportation hub and port. Houston also has one of the youngest populations in the country due to the recent waves of immigration to the state.

Race & Ethnicity

According to latest census, Houston, TX is a home for 45% latino residents. The second common group is white with 24% residents. The list of the most common racial or ethnic groups is closed by black with 22% residents.

Non-English Speakers

Education

Past year Houston, TX universities awarded around 67,550 degrees. Statistics show that the population of students in Houston, TX include 15,648 male students and 22,088 female students. Houston, TX offers private and public tuition with a median cost of $31,140 for private four-year colleges and $0 for in-state public four-year colleges. The largest university of this city is the University of Houston with the majority of graduates. The Houston Community College and University of Houston-Downtown hold the second and the third place respectively. The share of the public colleges in Houston, TX is 60.6% and 39.4% go to the private colleges.

Universities

  • 1. University of Houston
    9,473 graduates
  • 2. Houston Community College
    7,514 graduates
  • 3. University of Houston-Downtown
    3,527 graduates

Public vs Private

Health and Safety

The age groups that most likely have the health care coverage in Houston, TX are 6-17 years old for men and 6-17 years old for women. Houston, TX offers a 58 primary care clinician to 1 patient ratio. Data records state that dentists ratio is 65 to 1, speaking of mental health doctors ratio, it’s 98 to 1 resident.

Landmarks

Houston Museum of Natural Science, Space Center Houston, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, The Galleria (Houston’s retail capital), Rice University, Water Wall, Toyota Center, JPMorgan Chase Center, Williams Tower.

Nightlife

Houston’s action-packed nightlife has something to offer everyone — from the hardcore partiers to the fine wine drinkers. For a spectacular view of downtown Houston, you’ll want to check out the 3rd Floor Bar in Midtown. Feel like a more casual evening? Then try out Alice’s Tall Texan — this down to earth joint only serves Lone Star and Shiner beer. There are plenty of dance clubs in Houston too — Barbarella on San Jacinto street even features a light up floor! Daytime partiers should check out Cle, this club throws great pool parties in the summer. For an evening of Salsa and Tango, Club Tropicana is your best bet. Of course, it wouldn’t be Texas without country music, so grab your partner and head down to Big Texas Dancehall and Saloon on Holzwarth St. for old time country plenty of line dancin’ — yeehaw!

Transportation

Most Houstonians prefer to drive on the freeways that connect all of Houston, but there are public transportation options available in the form of the Metro and Metrorail. There are plenty of hobby cyclists in Houston, but it’s not ideal as a primary transportation method. Many apartments in Houston come with a garage, but some don’t, so be sure to check.

Commute Time

Average travel time: 26.71 minutes

Commuter Transportation

The workers of Houston, TX traveled to their offices around 25.86 minutes lately and drove alone to get there. The rest of the residents carpooled and used public transit.

Housing Trends

How much is an apartment in Houston, TX, USA

Average rent in Houston: $2,408 (-11.9%)
Rent PriceMayvs Last Month
Studio rentals$1,698-38.5%
1 bed rentals$1,536-5.6%
2 bed rentals$2,286+0.9%
3 bed rentals$2,735-18.7%
4+ bed rentals$3,593-9.6%

Over the May 2022, the average rent for an apartment in/near Houston, TX decreased by 11.9% to $2,408.

Breaking it down in details, we now see that the average price for 1-bed apartment stands at $1,536 with no changes this month. Pricing for 2-bed apartment remains the same, a place of this size will still cost you $2,286. Reports state that an average 3-bed apartment pricing did not change, so you can still get yourself one for $2,735. Consequently, we now see that the 4- and more bed apartments pricing stays the same, so you can still face an estimate price around $3,593 for a big-family home.

Rent Type PriceMayvs Last Month
House rentals$2,773-13.8%
Condo rentals$1,767-6.4%
Apartment rentals$2,199-8.1%
Room rentals$757+2%
Townhouse rentals$1,855-29.6%
Land rentals$1,848N/A



Looking at the median rent price for an apartment in Houston, TX, you can note that it remains flat with a price tag of $2,199. The median rent for a house is still $2,773 with no significant changes this month. Condo for rent is now available for the same pricing as previously — $1,767. If you’re looking for a room, the price tag still starts at $757. The median price did not change this time. Townhouse rent pricing didn’t change, the price still starts at $1,855.

Median rent for residential in as of May, 2022.
Remember to negotiate your rent according to median rental prices. Also, take into account that the price depends on the size/amenities of the apartment.

Rent vs Own

Finding Apartments for Rent in Houston

Search thousands of apartments for rent with Rentberry. Houston does get traffic, so try filtering your search by neighborhood to find somewhere close to work. Need a great view? Search by amenities and select a balcony. You can also select a gym, pool, or anything else you need. Houston is a hot city, so you’ll want to keep air conditioning in mind when looking at apartments for rent — some apartments in Houston have paid utilities. Of course, you might not be the only applicant for a given proper — so stand out from the crowd and make a custom offer. View the highest current offer for thousands of long-term apartments in Houston for rent. And remember, it’s not just about the money – include your rental history, references – anything that shows you’re a star tenant (we know you are!).

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Houston Neighborhoods

Great Uptown

Close to downtown and popular with young professionals, Great Uptown is one Houston’s most happenin’ hoods. There are plenty of things to do in this neighborhood too. Shopaholics can check out the Galleria — full of big name boutiques like Neiman Marcus. After your shopping spree, you can stop for lunch at Etoile Cuisine Et Bar or the Pappas Brothers Steakhouse. People looking for a neighborhood with easy access to downtown often choose more affordable apartments in Great Uptown.

Greenway — Upper Kirby

Greenway and Upper Kirby are at the center of Houston’s economic boom — more and more Houstonians are choosing apartments for rent in this district, and even those who don’t live here often come by for entertainment. Greenway — Upper Kirby is also home to some of Houston’s finest cuisine. 51fifteen, the sleek cocktail bar on Westheimer road, made Zagat’s list of the “10 Sexiest New Restaurants” for 2016. Many businesses are headquartered here as well. The median income here is $107,088, well above the Houston average — so apartments in Greenway-Upper Kirby for rent can be a bit pricey.

George Bush Park/Eldridge

This neighborhood offers a healthy mix of residential and business areas. This hood is a great choice for nature lovers, and pet owners — you have easy access to the Westside Hike and Bike Trail and Miller Park from here. Apartments and duplexes for rent in George Bush Park are quite affordable. You can also find really good Cuban cuisine here.

Westchase

The center of Houston’s west side, Westchase is largely a business district with some residential areas sprinkled around. Full of duplexes and houses for rent there are some cool running trails in this hood. You’ll also want to try the great Persian food at the Kasra Persian Grill.

Gridiron

Not far from the medical center, this laidback suburban neighborhood is great choice for medical professionals and for families searching for single-family houses or duplexes for rent.

Clear Lake City

This residential neighborhood has laid back small town feel. Located near NASA’s Johnson Space Center and with a sizable Lockheed Martin operation, it’s a good neighborhood for aerospace professionals to find apartments for rent. You can see live music at Scout Bar, and eat ramen at JINYA Ramen Bar. The Armand Bayou Nature Preserve in Clear Lake offers miles of beautiful hiking trails.

Astrodome

This cool neighborhood is named after the Astrodome — the world’s first domed sports arena that opened in 1965. You can see the Houston Rodeo and Livestock show here! The Houston Zoo is nearby too! Sports fans should look for apartments for rent here.

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