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By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Checked Oct 2, 2026 against each property’s own website (linked in the table).
Apartment List puts Houston’s median rent at $1,269 in October 2026, down 2.3% from a year ago, and metro vacancy at 8.39% in August versus 7.08% nationally. Eight of the 25 Houston apartment sites I checked on Oct 2, 2026 advertise free weeks or months, from 2 weeks to 2 months.
Which Houston apartments advertise free rent or move-in cash? (checked Oct 2, 2026)
| Community | Offer, as the property words it | Conditions on the same page |
|---|---|---|
| The Star (site) | “Limited Time Special: Up to 2 Months Free!” | “On select apartment homes. Restrictions may apply.” |
| Brava (site) | “$1000 look and lease special, plus up to 6 weeks free on select units” | “Restrictions may apply.” |
| 1810 Main (site) | “Up to 8 weeks free”: 8 weeks on studio apartment homes and 6 weeks on all floor plans | “Restrictions apply.” |
| The Anderson at River Oaks (site) | “4 weeks free” | “Restrictions apply. Contact the leasing team for details.” |
| Metro Midtown (site) | “Up to 6 weeks FREE” | Available on qualifying 12-15 month lease terms for a limited time |
| Hadley Midtown (site) | “Limited Time Special – Up To 6 Weeks Free On Select Units” | The banner on the page says select one bedroom units; restrictions apply |
| Calais Midtown (site) | “Lease today and receive 2 weeks free on select apt homes – limited time” | Select apartment homes |
| Camden McGowen Station (Camden page) | “Move in by October 31 to receive 2 weeks FREE + $410 OFF” | Select apartment homes only; restrictions apply |
| The Hopkins (site) | “Apply by September 30th and enjoy up to 8 weeks of free rent on select floor plans and a Gift Card” | That date had passed when I checked, so I left it out of the count |
| West Oaks Landing (site) | A “See Our Move-In Specials” link on the home page | The page I read gave no amounts, so I left it out of the count |
These are the offers visible on each community’s own website on Oct 2, 2026. Offers change often, so treat the table as a snapshot and confirm the offer, the lease term and the move-in date in writing. I checked 25 Houston community sites. Beyond the ten rows above, 15 showed no free-rent or cash offer on the pages I read, which does not mean they have none.
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What does the market data say about renting in Houston right now?
Apartment List’s October 2026 Houston rent report puts the city’s median rent at $1,269, flat for the month and down 2.3% over 12 months, with a $1,120 one-bedroom median and a $1,327 two-bedroom median. Its August 2026 metro data shows Houston with 8.39% vacancy and 33.3 days on market, against 7.08% and 31.7 days nationally, and rent 2.2% below a year earlier. Those are Apartment List figures for new leases, and they describe the market, not any one building.
How much is a free-rent offer worth?
Divide the free time by the lease length. Six weeks free on a 12-month lease is about 11.5% of a year of rent, two months free on 12 months is about 16.7%, and two weeks free is about 3.8%. Offers can also be tied to a term, as at Metro Midtown, so compare the full cost over the lease, including the fees on each building’s fee page. For the wider budget, see Houston cost of living in 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is it a good time to rent an apartment in Houston?
The data points to more choice than a year ago. Apartment List shows Houston rents down 2.3% year over year and metro vacancy of 8.39% in August 2026, and 8 of the 25 community sites I checked advertise free weeks or months.
How much are Houston landlords offering in free rent?
From 2 weeks free at Calais Midtown and Camden McGowen Station to up to 2 months free at The Star, as of Oct 2, 2026. Most offers say select homes and restrictions apply.
What is the median rent in Houston?
Apartment List’s October 2026 report lists $1,269 for all sizes, $1,120 for a one-bedroom and $1,327 for a two-bedroom. That is a median for new leases, not a quote for any building.
Does a free-rent offer change the monthly rent?
Not necessarily. The pages I read describe the offer as free weeks or months, and some tie it to a lease term, so ask whether the advertised rent stays the same and how the free time is applied.
How often do Houston apartment offers change?
They change often, and The Hopkins still showed an “apply by September 30th” offer on Oct 2, 2026. Confirm any offer with the leasing office before you plan around it.
Does Taco Street Locating charge for finding apartments with specials?
No. The service is free for renters. Apartment communities pay us, so it does not change your lease or your specials. I’m Alexander Concepcion, and I’ll be your point of contact.
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