Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77044
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,810 (-10% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,577 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,480 | $1,640 | -9.8% | $1,332–1,628 | $1,209 ±$821 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 | $1,690 | -9.5% | $1,377–1,683 | $1,498 ±$219 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,810 | $2,010 | -10% | $1,629–1,991 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,430 | $2,700 | -10% | $2,187–2,673 | $1,703 ±$166 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,040 | $3,370 | -9.8% | $2,736–3,344 | $2,354 ±$302 |
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 77044
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77043 | Houston | $1,580 | $1,585 |
| 77045 | Houston | $1,450 | $856 |
| 77042 | Houston | $1,590 | $1,488 |
| 77046 | Houston | $1,920 | $2,321 |
| 77041 | Houston | $1,770 | $1,633 |
| 77047 | Houston | $1,850 | $1,724 |
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.