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Channelview

Pop. 43,605·104th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Channelview, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,738/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$224
Falling (Monthly)
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Channelview · $1,738
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,738/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$64,422/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Channelview's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$2,000
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,190/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,738 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,856/yr
At $1,738/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Channelview, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,605
Median income
$64,422
Median age
30.9
Renters
27.8%
Age distribution
32.7%
22.2%
26.5%
Under 1832.7%
18–3422.2%
35–5426.5%
55–648.8%
65+9.8%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
19.4%
13.5%
70.6%
White19.4%
Black13.5%
Hispanic70.6%
Asian2.6%
Education (25+)
28.7%
31.5%
24.6%
15.2%
No HS diploma28.7%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college24.6%
Bachelor's+15.2%
Housing tenure
72.2%
27.8%
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Channelview, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,268 → $64,422
down 4.2%
Population
42,394 → 43,605
up 2.9%
Renter share
26.3% → 27.8%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
11.2% → 15.2%
+4.0 pts
Median age
29.4 → 30.9
+1.5 yrs

Median household income fell from $67,268 to $64,422 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.2% shift. Headcount in the area went from 42,394 to 43,605 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 27.8% of households rent today, against 26.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 11.2% to 15.2%.

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By apartment size

Channelview rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Channelview. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Channelview, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Channelview is $1,738/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $950/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,190/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,000/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,590/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($64,422/yr), Channelview ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Channelview an affordable city for renters?

Channelview is considered moderate for renters. At $1,738/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($64,422/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Channelview slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Channelview?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,738/mo in Channelview. The local median household income is $64,422/yr, meaning the typical Channelview household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Channelview?

Rent in Channelview has increased 1.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Channelview rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Channelview is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #104 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,738/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Channelview?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Channelview ($1,738/mo): Pasadena ($1,407/mo), Baytown ($1,569/mo), La Porte ($1,659/mo).

What percentage of Channelview residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.8% of Channelview households are renters, while 72.2% are owner-occupied. Channelview leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Channelview rent compare to the national average?

Channelview's median rent of $1,738/mo is $224 (11%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #104 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,738/mo, rent takes ~32% of Channelview's median household income ($64,422/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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