Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77078
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,470 (-2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,297 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,210 | $1,220 | -0.8% | $1,089–1,331 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,240 | $1,260 | -1.6% | $1,116–1,364 | $994 ±$249 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,500 | -2% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,051 ±$391 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,980 | $2,020 | -2% | $1,782–2,178 | $1,646 ±$111 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,460 | $2,520 | -2.4% | $2,214–2,706 | $1,487 ±$533 |
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 77078
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77077 | Houston | $1,770 | $1,668 |
| 77079 | Houston | $1,860 | $1,806 |
| 77076 | Houston | $1,260 | $1,253 |
| 77080 | Houston | $1,380 | $1,317 |
| 77075 | Houston | $1,310 | $1,203 |
| 77081 | Houston | $1,260 | $1,178 |
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.