Baytown, TX Rent History

128 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,491
1-year change
-0.5%
$-7/mo
5-year change
+17.8%
$225/mo
10-year change
+33.6%
$375/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Baytown

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,106/mo—0.0%
2017$1,159/mo+4.8%+4.8%
2018$1,149/mo-0.9%+3.9%
2019$1,163/mo+1.2%+5.2%
2020$1,194/mo+2.7%+8.0%
2021$1,240/mo+3.9%+12.1%
2022$1,330/mo+7.3%+20.3%
2023$1,405/mo+5.6%+27.0%
2024$1,444/mo+2.8%+30.6%
2025$1,491/mo+3.3%+34.8%
2026$1,493/mo+0.1%+35.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Baytown changed since 2016?

Median rent in Baytown, TX was $1,091 in 2016-02 and is $1,491 as of 2026-09 — a change of $400 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 +17.8% ($225 per month). The current median is $1,491.

What has rent in Baytown done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Baytown, TX has changed +33.6% ($375 per month). It is now $1,491.

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

Year over year, median rent in Baytown, TX has decreased -0.5% ($-7/mo). Current median: $1,491.

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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.