Baytown, TX Rent History

125 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,586
1-year change
+4.3%
$65/mo
5-year change
+17.4%
$235/mo
10-year change
+31.5%
$380/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Baytown

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,191/mo0.0%
2017$1,246/mo+4.6%+4.6%
2018$1,236/mo-0.8%+3.8%
2019$1,251/mo+1.2%+5.0%
2020$1,280/mo+2.3%+7.5%
2021$1,330/mo+3.9%+11.7%
2022$1,425/mo+7.1%+19.6%
2023$1,502/mo+5.4%+26.1%
2024$1,543/mo+2.7%+29.6%
2025$1,515/mo-1.8%+27.2%
2026$1,577/mo+4.1%+32.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Baytown changed since 2016?

Median rent in Baytown, TX was $1,176 in 2016-02 and is $1,586 as of 2026-06 — a change of $410 per month over 10 years.

How much has Baytown rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Baytown, TX has changed +17.4% ($235 per month). The current median is $1,586.

What has rent in Baytown done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Baytown, TX has changed +31.5% ($380 per month). It is now $1,586.

Is rent in Baytown going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Baytown, TX has increased +4.3% ($65/mo). Current median: $1,586.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.