Chicago, IL vs Houston, TX

Compare 2026 fair market rent prices between these two metro areas

Apartment Size
Difference
Studio
$1,480
$1,280
+$200 (+15.6%)
1 Bedroom
$1,581
$1,323
+$258 (+19.5%)
2 Bedroom
$1,781
$1,573
+$208 (+13.2%)
3 Bedroom
$2,294
$2,116
+$178 (+8.4%)
4+ Bedroom
$2,653
$2,639
+$14 (+0.5%)

Chicago, IL

  • Average 2BR rent: $1,781/mo
  • Studio apartments: $1,480/mo
  • Data year: 2026
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Houston, TX

  • Average 2BR rent: $1,573/mo
  • Studio apartments: $1,280/mo
  • Data year: 2026
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