Houston, TX vs Boston, MA

Compare 2026 fair market rent prices between these two metro areas

Apartment Size
Difference
Studio
$1,280
$2,359
$-1,079 (-45.7%)
1 Bedroom
$1,323
$2,476
$-1,153 (-46.6%)
2 Bedroom
$1,573
$2,941
$-1,368 (-46.5%)
3 Bedroom
$2,116
$3,526
$-1,410 (-40.0%)
4+ Bedroom
$2,639
$3,894
$-1,255 (-32.2%)

Houston, TX

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

  • Average 2BR rent: $2,941/mo
  • Studio apartments: $2,359/mo
  • Data year: 2025
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