Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77009
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,340 (-2.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,305 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,100 | $1,110 | -0.9% | $990–1,210 | $1,273 ±$319 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,130 | $1,150 | -1.7% | $1,017–1,243 | $1,194 ±$92 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,370 | -2.2% | $1,206–1,474 | $1,233 ±$191 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,810 | $1,840 | -1.6% | $1,629–1,991 | $1,615 ±$483 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,240 | $2,300 | -2.6% | $2,016–2,464 | $1,759 ±$203 |
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 77009
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77008 | Houston | $1,810 | $1,894 |
| 77010 | Houston | $2,250 | $3,500+ |
| 77007 | Houston | $2,250 | $2,252 |
| 77011 | Houston | $1,130 | $1,165 |
| 77006 | Houston | $2,250 | $2,287 |
| 77012 | Houston | $1,020 | $1,050 |
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.