Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77081
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,260 (-6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,014 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $1,090 | -4.6% | $936–1,144 | $984 ±$45 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,060 | $1,130 | -6.2% | $954–1,166 | $946 ±$17 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,340 | -6% | $1,134–1,386 | $1,178 ±$31 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,800 | -5.6% | $1,530–1,870 | $1,429 ±$184 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,110 | $2,250 | -6.2% | $1,899–2,321 | $1,338 ±$527 |
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 77081
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77080 | Houston | $1,380 | $1,317 |
| 77082 | Houston | $1,570 | $1,480 |
| 77079 | Houston | $1,860 | $1,806 |
| 77083 | Houston | $1,530 | $1,382 |
| 77078 | Houston | $1,470 | $1,051 |
| 77084 | Houston | $1,700 | $1,624 |
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.