Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77021
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,350 (-4.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,236 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,110 | $1,160 | -4.3% | $999–1,221 | $825 ±$462 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,140 | $1,190 | -4.2% | $1,026–1,254 | $1,024 ±$128 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,420 | -4.9% | $1,215–1,485 | $1,237 ±$104 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,910 | -4.7% | $1,638–2,002 | $1,645 ±$158 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,260 | $2,380 | -5% | $2,034–2,486 | $1,245 ±$582 |
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 77021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77020 | Houston | $1,050 | $994 |
| 77022 | Houston | $1,180 | $1,171 |
| 77019 | Houston | $2,250 | $2,208 |
| 77023 | Houston | $1,170 | $1,167 |
| 77018 | Houston | $1,420 | $1,358 |
| 77024 | Houston | $2,050 | $1,900 |
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.