Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77005
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,230 (-5.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,181 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,840 | $1,920 | -4.2% | $1,656–2,024 | $1,398 ±$186 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,880 | $1,980 | -5.1% | $1,692–2,068 | $2,188 ±$193 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,230 | $2,360 | -5.5% | $2,007–2,453 | $2,203 ±$258 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,010 | $3,170 | -5% | $2,709–3,311 | $2,632 ±$1,459 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,730 | $3,960 | -5.8% | $3,357–4,103 | $3,500+ |
Small Area FMRs for the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,497.
What renters pay in 77005
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77004 | Houston | $1,480 | $1,301 |
| 77006 | Houston | $2,250 | $2,287 |
| 77003 | Houston | $1,760 | $2,023 |
| 77007 | Houston | $2,250 | $2,252 |
| 77002 | Houston | $2,250 | $2,652 |
| 77008 | Houston | $1,810 | $1,894 |
Fair Market Rents across Harris County, TX · All TX counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.