Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77085
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,470 (-5.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,338 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,210 | $1,270 | -4.7% | $1,089–1,331 | $1,322 ±$434 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,240 | $1,310 | -5.3% | $1,116–1,364 | $1,021 ±$168 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,560 | -5.8% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,568 ±$145 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,980 | $2,100 | -5.7% | $1,782–2,178 | $1,725 ±$214 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,460 | $2,620 | -6.1% | $2,214–2,706 | $1,648 ±$207 |
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 77085
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77084 | Houston | $1,700 | $1,624 |
| 77086 | Houston | $1,320 | $1,173 |
| 77083 | Houston | $1,530 | $1,382 |
| 77087 | Houston | $1,130 | $1,147 |
| 77082 | Houston | $1,570 | $1,480 |
| 77088 | Houston | $1,300 | $1,247 |
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.