Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77086
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,320 (-5.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,255 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,090 | $1,140 | -4.4% | $981–1,199 | $1,018 ±$245 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,180 | -5.9% | $999–1,221 | $1,100 ±$77 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,400 | -5.7% | $1,188–1,452 | $1,173 ±$99 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,880 | -5.3% | $1,602–1,958 | $1,683 ±$67 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,210 | $2,350 | -6% | $1,989–2,431 | $2,173 ±$365 |
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 77086
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77085 | Houston | $1,470 | $1,568 |
| 77087 | Houston | $1,130 | $1,147 |
| 77084 | Houston | $1,700 | $1,624 |
| 77088 | Houston | $1,300 | $1,247 |
| 77083 | Houston | $1,530 | $1,382 |
| 77089 | Houston | $1,560 | $1,310 |
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.