Rent by ZIP · Harris County
Rent in Houston, TX 77096
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,430 (-5.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,278 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,180 | $1,230 | -4.1% | $1,062–1,298 | $1,080 ±$243 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,200 | $1,270 | -5.5% | $1,080–1,320 | $1,076 ±$78 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,510 | -5.3% | $1,287–1,573 | $1,389 ±$61 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,930 | $2,030 | -4.9% | $1,737–2,123 | $2,011 ±$196 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,390 | $2,530 | -5.5% | $2,151–2,629 | $2,744 ±$450 |
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 77096
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77095 | Houston | $1,740 | $1,695 |
| 77094 | Houston | $1,810 | $1,780 |
| 77098 | Houston | $2,250 | $2,237 |
| 77093 | Houston | $1,210 | $1,125 |
| 77099 | Houston | $1,420 | $1,327 |
| 77092 | Houston | $1,320 | $1,350 |
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.