Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77040
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,440 (-5.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,382 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,190 | $1,240 | -4% | $1,071–1,309 | $1,075 ±$188 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,210 | $1,290 | -6.2% | $1,089–1,331 | $1,171 ±$56 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,530 | -5.9% | $1,296–1,584 | $1,439 ±$41 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,940 | $2,060 | -5.8% | $1,746–2,134 | $1,823 ±$177 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,410 | $2,570 | -6.2% | $2,169–2,651 | $2,313 ±$852 |
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 77040
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77039 | Houston | $1,300 | $1,165 |
| 77041 | Houston | $1,770 | $1,633 |
| 77038 | Houston | $1,380 | $1,375 |
| 77042 | Houston | $1,590 | $1,488 |
| 77037 | Houston | $1,140 | $1,254 |
| 77043 | Houston | $1,580 | $1,585 |
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.