Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77012
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,020 (-4.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $974 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $840 | $870 | -3.4% | $756–924 | $921 ±$113 |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $900 | -4.4% | $774–946 | $937 ±$24 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $1,070 | -4.7% | $918–1,122 | $1,050 ±$141 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,440 | -4.9% | $1,233–1,507 | $1,353 ±$321 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,790 | -5% | $1,530–1,870 | $1,961 ±$419 |
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 77012
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77011 | Houston | $1,130 | $1,165 |
| 77013 | Houston | $1,230 | $1,163 |
| 77010 | Houston | $2,250 | $3,500+ |
| 77014 | Houston | $1,320 | $1,399 |
| 77009 | Houston | $1,340 | $1,233 |
| 77015 | Houston | $1,330 | $1,285 |
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.