Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77070
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,740 (-4.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,619 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,430 | $1,480 | -3.4% | $1,287–1,573 | $1,438 ±$137 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,470 | $1,530 | -3.9% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,419 ±$66 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,820 | -4.4% | $1,566–1,914 | $1,659 ±$97 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,340 | $2,450 | -4.5% | $2,106–2,574 | $1,831 ±$83 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,910 | $3,050 | -4.6% | $2,619–3,201 | $2,201 ±$459 |
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 77070
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77069 | Houston | $1,640 | $1,464 |
| 77071 | Houston | $1,160 | $1,154 |
| 77068 | Houston | $1,430 | $1,389 |
| 77072 | Houston | $1,380 | $1,324 |
| 77067 | Houston | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| 77073 | Houston | $1,430 | $1,265 |
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.