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Friendswood

Pop. 41,030·21st most expensive in Texas·Friendswood rents are up 6.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,220/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.4%
Month-over-Month
+6.0%
vs US Median
+$255
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Friendswood · $2,220
More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
44/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Friendswood's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,220/mo
Expected by trend
$2,154/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,550
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,570
4 BR+
$3,240
Research median
$1,930/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
$26,640/yr
At $2,220/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, +6.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Friendswood, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 52.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,030
Median income
$126,508
Median age
41.3
Renters
22.8%
Age distribution
25.9%
15.9%
28.9%
13%
16.3%
Under 1825.9%
18–3415.9%
35–5428.9%
55–6413%
65+16.3%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
75.7%
14.6%
White75.7%
Black3.7%
Hispanic14.6%
Asian5.5%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
15%
28.2%
52.7%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma15%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+52.7%
Housing tenure
77.2%
22.8%
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Friendswood, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,782 → $2,220
up 24.6%
Income
$114,516 → $126,508
up 10.5%
Population
40,780 → 41,030
up 0.6%
Renter share
22% → 22.8%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
48.5% → 52.7%
+4.2 pts
Median age
38.9 → 41.3
+2.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Friendswood, TX paid around $1,782 a month. That figure now sits near $2,220, up 24.6% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $114,516 to $126,508 across the same window, up 10.5% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.5% to 52.7% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Friendswood, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Friendswood rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Friendswood, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Friendswood is $2,220/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,550/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,610/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,570/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($126,508/yr), Friendswood ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Friendswood an affordable city for renters?

Friendswood is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,220/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($126,508/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Friendswood falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Friendswood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,220/mo in Friendswood. The local median household income is $126,508/yr, meaning the typical Friendswood household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Friendswood?

Rent in Friendswood has increased 6.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Friendswood rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Friendswood is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #21 out of 269 tracked cities at $2,220/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Friendswood?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Friendswood ($2,220/mo): Webster ($1,355/mo), Pasadena ($1,372/mo), Alvin ($1,710/mo).

What percentage of Friendswood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.8% of Friendswood households are renters, while 77.2% are owner-occupied. Friendswood leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Friendswood rent compare to the national average?

Friendswood's median rent of $2,220/mo is $255 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #21 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,220/mo, rent takes ~21% of Friendswood's median household income ($126,508/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Friendswood 21%Benchmark 30%
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