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Baytown

Pop. 85,205·164th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Baytown, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,586/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$379
Falling (Monthly)
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Baytown · $1,586
More affordable than 70% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are 2% below what Baytown's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,586/mo
Expected by trend
$1,622/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,137
1 BR
$1,187
2 BR
$1,417
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,417/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,032/yr
At $1,586/mo median
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Rents are climbing (4.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Baytown, TX is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
85,205
Median income
$59,910
Median age
34
Renters
47.7%
Age distribution
27.6%
23.7%
26.7%
Under 1827.6%
18–3423.7%
35–5426.7%
55–6410.3%
65+11.7%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
37.8%
15.7%
51.7%
White37.8%
Black15.7%
Hispanic51.7%
Asian2.2%
Education (25+)
21.4%
31.2%
32.5%
14.8%
No HS diploma21.4%
HS diploma31.2%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+14.8%
Housing tenure
52.3%
47.7%
Owner52.3%
Renter47.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Baytown, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,286 → $1,586
up 23.3%
Income
$56,409 → $59,910
up 6.2%
Population
82,543 → 85,205
up 3.2%
Renter share
45.2% → 47.7%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
15.1% → 14.8%
-0.3 pts
Median age
33.2 → 34
+0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Baytown, TX has climbed from $1,286 to $1,586, a 23.3% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $56,409 in 2021 to $59,910 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.2% since 2021, moving from about 82,543 residents to roughly 85,205. Renters now make up 47.7% of households, compared with 45.2% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Baytown, TX market of 2021.

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About renting in Baytown, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Baytown is $1,586/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,137/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,417/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,187/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,890/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($59,910/yr), Baytown ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Baytown an affordable city for renters?

Baytown is considered moderate for renters. At $1,586/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($59,910/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Baytown slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Baytown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,586/mo in Baytown. The local median household income is $59,910/yr, meaning the typical Baytown household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Baytown?

Rent in Baytown has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Baytown neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Baytown are 77520 ($1,222/mo), 77521 ($1,577/mo), and 77523 ($2,133/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Baytown is $1,586/mo.

How does Baytown rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Baytown is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #164 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,586/mo.

What percentage of Baytown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.7% of Baytown households are renters, while 52.3% are owner-occupied. Baytown leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Baytown rent compare to the national average?

Baytown's median rent of $1,586/mo is $379 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #164 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,586/mo, rent takes ~32% of Baytown's median household income ($59,910/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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