Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77016
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,270 (-3.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,210 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,050 | $1,070 | -1.9% | $945–1,155 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 | $1,110 | -3.6% | $963–1,177 | $830 ±$132 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,320 | -3.8% | $1,143–1,397 | $1,073 ±$76 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,780 | -3.9% | $1,539–1,881 | $1,424 ±$149 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,120 | $2,210 | -4.1% | $1,908–2,332 | $1,547 ±$485 |
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 77016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77015 | Houston | $1,330 | $1,285 |
| 77017 | Houston | $1,160 | $1,131 |
| 77014 | Houston | $1,320 | $1,399 |
| 77018 | Houston | $1,420 | $1,358 |
| 77013 | Houston | $1,230 | $1,163 |
| 77019 | Houston | $2,250 | $2,208 |
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.