Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77042
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,590 (-4.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,346 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,310 | $1,360 | -3.7% | $1,179–1,441 | $1,199 ±$178 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,340 | $1,400 | -4.3% | $1,206–1,474 | $1,179 ±$30 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,670 | -4.8% | $1,431–1,749 | $1,488 ±$56 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,140 | $2,250 | -4.9% | $1,926–2,354 | $1,804 ±$147 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,660 | $2,800 | -5% | $2,394–2,926 | $3,242 ±$510 |
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 77042
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77041 | Houston | $1,770 | $1,633 |
| 77043 | Houston | $1,580 | $1,585 |
| 77040 | Houston | $1,440 | $1,439 |
| 77044 | Houston | $1,810 | – |
| 77039 | Houston | $1,300 | $1,165 |
| 77045 | Houston | $1,450 | $856 |
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.