Inside this guide
- Houston apartment prices by area (checked Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026)
- How much do apartments cost in Houston?
- Which Houston areas have the lowest and highest starting prices?
- Which Houston buildings list the lowest and highest starting prices?
- Where can I find a guide for each Houston area?
- How should I compare Houston apartment prices?
- Which Houston apartment costs and rules should I compare?
- Frequently asked questions
- Want help finding your Houston apartment? It’s free.
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By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Prices checked Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026 against each property’s own website through the building pages linked below.
Apartments in Houston listed 1-bedroom starting prices from $979 to $3,691 (median $1,690) across 43 buildings whose own websites we checked Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026. River Oaks, Upper Kirby and Greenway had the highest median and Katy, Cypress, Conroe, Stafford and southwest Houston the lowest. Each figure is a building’s lowest listed price, not an area average.
Houston apartment prices by area (checked Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026)
| Area | Buildings with a listed price | 1BR from (low to high, median) | 2BR from (low to high, median) | Area guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Houston and EaDo | 11 | $1,489 to $2,716 (median $1,885) | $2,083 to $4,112 (median $2,484) | Downtown Houston guide |
| Montrose, Midtown and Museum District | 5 | $1,262 to $2,779 (median $1,995) | $1,726 to $5,103 (median $3,108) | Montrose and Museum District guide |
| River Oaks, Upper Kirby and Greenway | 9 | $1,179 to $3,691 (median $2,007) | $1,629 to $5,907 (median $2,685) | Upper Kirby and River Oaks guide |
| Heights, Washington Avenue and White Oak | 6 | $1,428 to $1,890 (median $1,760) | $1,961 to $2,976 (median $2,572) | Houston Heights guide |
| Medical Center and Galleria area | 3 | $1,194 to $1,417 (median $1,200) | $1,291 to $2,525 (median $1,610) | – |
| Katy, Cypress, Conroe, Stafford and southwest Houston | 9 | $979 to $1,657 (median $1,179) | $1,078 to $2,348 (median $1,626) | – |
Each row uses the buildings in that area that listed a price when we checked; the buildings are linked from the area guides. A “from” price is the cheapest listed home at a building, and some buildings list base rent while others list total monthly cost. Income-restricted homes are not priced in these tables. Estimated typical range across all 43 buildings (prices their own websites listed on Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026): 1-bedroom $979 to $3,691, 2-bedroom $1,078 to $5,907. That is an estimate from current listings, not a quote.
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How much do apartments cost in Houston?
Across the 43 Houston buildings we checked, starting prices ran as follows (each building’s lowest listed price on its own website, Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026):
| Home size | Buildings with a listed price | Lowest to highest “from” price (median) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 16 | $1,218 to $1,854 (median $1,553) |
| 1-bedroom | 41 | $979 to $3,691 (median $1,690) |
| 2-bedroom | 40 | $1,078 to $5,907 (median $2,384) |
Prices are the cheapest listed home at each building, so a specific floor plan, floor or view can cost more.
Which Houston areas have the lowest and highest starting prices?
By median 1-bedroom starting price, the lowest areas in our table were Katy, Cypress, Conroe, Stafford and southwest Houston ($1,179), Medical Center and Galleria area ($1,200), Heights, Washington Avenue and White Oak ($1,760). The highest were River Oaks, Upper Kirby and Greenway ($2,007), Montrose, Midtown and Museum District ($1,995), Downtown Houston and EaDo ($1,885). Medians describe the buildings we checked in each area, not every building there.
Which Houston buildings list the lowest and highest starting prices?
Lowest 1-bedroom starting prices in our table on Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026: Berkshire Jones Forest Apartments Conroe TX ($979), Grandea Bellfort ($1,058), Mille Miglia Apartments Conroe TX ($1,125), Territory at Anserra Apartments Katy ($1,139), Camden Greenway ($1,179). Highest: Crimson ($3,691), The Belle Meade at River Oaks ($3,048), Hanover Buffalo Bayou ($2,779). Open a building page for the plan, fees and the date its price was checked.
Where can I find a guide for each Houston area?
Each area has its own guide with building-by-building prices:
- Downtown Houston high-rise apartments
- Upper Kirby, Greenway and River Oaks apartments
- New apartment buildings in Montrose and the Museum District
- New apartment buildings in Houston: recently opened and opening soon
- EaDo and East End apartments: prices at 5 buildings
- Museum District apartments: prices at 6 buildings
- Rice Military and Memorial Park apartments: prices at 5 buildings
- Houston Heights apartments: prices at 6 buildings
- Houston apartments with dog parks
- Is it a good time to rent in Houston?
How should I compare Houston apartment prices?
- Compare the same price basis: some buildings list base rent and others list total monthly cost with mandatory fees.
- Open the property’s own floor plans page for the current price, specials and availability date.
- Ask which fees are one-time and which recur monthly (parking, pets, trash, pest, amenities).
- Tour with a shortlist; I can build one for you at no cost.
Which Houston apartment costs and rules should I compare?
Starting prices are only part of the cost. These pages compare fees, rules and amenities at the buildings we checked on their own websites:
- Houston apartment move-in costs
- Houston apartment pet policies
- Houston apartment parking options
- Houston apartments with utilities included
- Houston application requirements
- Houston security deposits and low-deposit options
- Houston short-term and flexible leases
- Is it a good time to rent in Houston?
Frequently asked questions
How much do apartments in Houston cost?
On Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026, the 43 Houston buildings in the table listed 1-bedroom starting prices from $979 to $3,691 (median $1,690) and 2-bedroom starting prices from $1,078 to $5,907 (median $2,384) on their own websites. These are each building’s lowest listed price, not an area average, and some are base rent while others are total monthly cost. Confirm on the property’s site before you tour.
Which Houston buildings list the lowest starting prices?
On Sep 30 to Oct 4, 2026, the lowest 1-bedroom starting prices in the table were Berkshire Jones Forest Apartments Conroe TX ($979), Grandea Bellfort ($1,058), Mille Miglia Apartments Conroe TX ($1,125). Prices and availability change daily, so use the building pages for the plan, date checked and fee details.
What do Houston apartments cost beyond rent?
Application, administrative and deposit amounts vary by building. Houston apartment move-in costs lists amounts at the buildings we checked on their own websites; confirm current amounts with the leasing office.
What are the pet rules at Houston apartments?
Pet fees, pet rent, weight limits and breed rules are set building by building. Houston apartment pet policies compares them for the buildings we checked, and each building page lists its own policy.
Are utilities and parking included at Houston apartments?
It depends on the building. See Houston apartments with utilities included and Houston apartment parking costs for what the buildings we checked list, then confirm with the property.
Does it cost anything to use Taco Street Locating?
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