Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77051
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,460 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,379 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,200 | $1,190 | +0.8% | $1,080–1,320 | $475 ±$113 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,230 | $1,230 | 0% | $1,107–1,353 | $822 ±$138 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,460 | 0% | $1,314–1,606 | $1,284 ±$132 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,960 | +0.5% | $1,773–2,167 | $1,617 ±$159 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,440 | $2,450 | -0.4% | $2,196–2,684 | $2,186 ±$234 |
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 77051
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77050 | Houston | $1,290 | $1,159 |
| 77049 | Houston | $1,630 | $1,542 |
| 77053 | Houston | $1,700 | $1,380 |
| 77048 | Houston | $1,460 | $1,248 |
| 77054 | Houston | $1,770 | $1,620 |
| 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.