Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77038
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,380 (-3.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,372 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $1,160 | -1.7% | $1,026–1,254 | $768 ±$172 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,160 | $1,200 | -3.3% | $1,044–1,276 | $1,009 ±$94 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,430 | -3.5% | $1,242–1,518 | $1,375 ±$102 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,920 | -3.1% | $1,674–2,046 | $1,545 ±$150 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,400 | -3.8% | $2,079–2,541 | $1,750 ±$197 |
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 77038
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77037 | Houston | $1,140 | $1,254 |
| 77039 | Houston | $1,300 | $1,165 |
| 77036 | Houston | $1,310 | $1,242 |
| 77040 | Houston | $1,440 | $1,439 |
| 77035 | Houston | $1,220 | $1,242 |
| 77041 | Houston | $1,770 | $1,633 |
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.