Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77071
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,160 (-7.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,100 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $960 | $1,020 | -5.9% | $864–1,056 | $1,039 ±$106 |
| 1 bedroom | $980 | $1,060 | -7.5% | $882–1,078 | $993 ±$37 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,160 | $1,260 | -7.9% | $1,044–1,276 | $1,154 ±$73 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,700 | -8.2% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,786 ±$284 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,940 | $2,110 | -8.1% | $1,746–2,134 | $2,213 ±$90 |
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 77071
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77070 | Houston | $1,740 | $1,659 |
| 77072 | Houston | $1,380 | $1,324 |
| 77069 | Houston | $1,640 | $1,464 |
| 77073 | Houston | $1,430 | $1,265 |
| 77068 | Houston | $1,430 | $1,389 |
| 77074 | Houston | $1,260 | $1,194 |
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.