Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77049
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,630 (-3.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,587 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,340 | $1,370 | -2.2% | $1,206–1,474 | $1,188 ±$416 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,370 | $1,420 | -3.5% | $1,233–1,507 | $1,439 ±$86 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,690 | -3.6% | $1,467–1,793 | $1,542 ±$143 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,200 | $2,270 | -3.1% | $1,980–2,420 | $1,745 ±$93 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,720 | $2,840 | -4.2% | $2,448–2,992 | $2,565 ±$416 |
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 77049
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77048 | Houston | $1,460 | $1,248 |
| 77050 | Houston | $1,290 | $1,159 |
| 77047 | Houston | $1,850 | $1,724 |
| 77051 | Houston | $1,460 | $1,284 |
| 77046 | Houston | $1,920 | $2,321 |
| 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.