Compiled by the flatapartments.com team from the sources linked on this page · Last reviewed 2026-10
Houston is the most populous city in Texas, spread out and largely car-dependent with no city-wide zoning. Rents are moderate for a city of its size, and a light rail system serves downtown, Midtown and the Medical Center.
Areas to look at
Montrose: eclectic, arts and dining
Midtown: apartments, near light rail
The Heights: historic bungalows, walkable
Downtown: high-rises and sports venues
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Who covers Houston
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Booking.com
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Agoda
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Vrbo
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Expedia
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Trip.com
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Airbnb
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HousingAnywhere
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Holidu
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Coliving.com
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Zillow Rentals (Local portals)
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Apartments.com (Local portals)
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Craigslist (apartments / housing for rent) (Local portals)
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Zumper (Local portals)
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Furnished Finder (Local portals)
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Houston apartment FAQ
Which websites list apartments in Houston?
For short stays we compare Booking.com, Agoda, Vrbo, Expedia, Trip.com, Airbnb and Holidu. For monthly stays: HousingAnywhere and Coliving.com. Local portals people in United States use include Zillow Rentals, Apartments.com, Craigslist (apartments / housing for rent), Zumper and Furnished Finder.
Can I rent a furnished apartment in Houston for a month or more?
Yes. HousingAnywhere and Coliving.com specialise in furnished stays of a month or longer in Houston.
How much does it cost to rent a flat in Houston?
We don't publish our own price estimates. Official figures for United States: There is no single national rent figure; HUD publishes Fair Market Rents for every metro area and non-metro county, defined as the 40th-percentile gross rent for a standard-quality unit, which is a practical local baseline. Source: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr.html (2026). For live prices in a specific area, use the sites above.
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