Los Angeles, CA vs Houston, TX
Compare 2026 fair market rent prices between these two metro areas
Studio
$1,863
$1,280
+$583 (+45.5%)
1 Bedroom
$2,085
$1,323
+$762 (+57.6%)
2 Bedroom
$2,601
$1,573
+$1,028 (+65.4%)
3 Bedroom
$3,298
$2,116
+$1,182 (+55.9%)
4+ Bedroom
$3,672
$2,639
+$1,033 (+39.1%)
Los Angeles, CA
- Average 2BR rent: $2,601/mo
- Studio apartments: $1,863/mo
- Data year: 2026
Houston, TX
- Average 2BR rent: $1,573/mo
- Studio apartments: $1,280/mo
- Data year: 2026