Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77036
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,310 (-5.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,042 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,080 | $1,120 | -3.6% | $972–1,188 | $1,034 ±$49 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,100 | $1,160 | -5.2% | $990–1,210 | $912 ±$14 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,380 | -5.1% | $1,179–1,441 | $1,242 ±$40 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,770 | $1,860 | -4.8% | $1,593–1,947 | $1,596 ±$117 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,190 | $2,320 | -5.6% | $1,971–2,409 | $1,620 ±$303 |
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 77036
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77035 | Houston | $1,220 | $1,242 |
| 77037 | Houston | $1,140 | $1,254 |
| 77034 | Houston | $1,290 | $1,316 |
| 77038 | Houston | $1,380 | $1,375 |
| 77033 | Houston | $1,380 | $1,080 |
| 77039 | Houston | $1,300 | $1,165 |
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.