Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77020
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,050 (-5.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $972 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $900 | -4.4% | $774–946 | $779 ±$104 |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $930 | -5.4% | $792–968 | $793 ±$137 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,050 | $1,110 | -5.4% | $945–1,155 | $994 ±$61 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,490 | -5.4% | $1,269–1,551 | $1,315 ±$207 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,760 | $1,860 | -5.4% | $1,584–1,936 | $1,250 ±$410 |
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 77020
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77019 | Houston | $2,250 | $2,208 |
| 77021 | Houston | $1,350 | $1,237 |
| 77018 | Houston | $1,420 | $1,358 |
| 77022 | Houston | $1,180 | $1,171 |
| 77017 | Houston | $1,160 | $1,131 |
| 77023 | Houston | $1,170 | $1,167 |
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.