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Humble

Pop. 16,521·156th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Humble, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,594/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$368
Falling (Monthly)
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Humble · $1,594
More affordable than 69% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
67/100
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Rents are 8% below what Humble's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,594/mo
Expected by trend
$1,740/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,255
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,565
3 BR
$2,085
4 BR+
$2,630
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,565/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,594 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
$19,128/yr
At $1,594/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.3% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Humble, TX is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,521
Median income
$57,011
Median age
32.1
Renters
61.2%
Age distribution
29.8%
26.7%
24.9%
Under 1829.8%
18–3426.7%
35–5424.9%
55–646.8%
65+11.8%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
28.7%
20.7%
55.7%
White28.7%
Black20.7%
Hispanic55.7%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
14.8%
37.2%
30.6%
17.4%
No HS diploma14.8%
HS diploma37.2%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+17.4%
Housing tenure
38.8%
61.2%
Owner38.8%
Renter61.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Humble, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,363 → $1,594
up 16.9%
Income
$57,522 → $57,011
down 0.9%
Population
16,603 → 16,521
down 0.5%
Renter share
63.2% → 61.2%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
10.3% → 17.4%
+7.1 pts
Median age
34.1 → 32.1
-2.0 yrs

The median rent in Humble, TX stood at $1,363 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,594, reflecting a 16.9% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $57,522 to $57,011 across the same window, down 0.9% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 61.2% of households, compared with 63.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 17.4% of adults here, versus 10.3% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Humble, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in Humble, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Humble is $1,594/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,255/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,565/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,310/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,085/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($57,011/yr), Humble ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Humble an affordable city for renters?

Humble is considered moderate for renters. At $1,594/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($57,011/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Humble slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Humble?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,594/mo in Humble. The local median household income is $57,011/yr, meaning the typical Humble household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Humble?

Rent in Humble has decreased 3.3% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Humble neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Humble are 77396 ($1,530/mo), and 77338 ($1,588/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Humble is $1,594/mo.

How does Humble rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Humble is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #156 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,594/mo.

What percentage of Humble residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.2% of Humble households are renters, while 38.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Humble has a strong rental market.

How does Humble rent compare to the national average?

Humble's median rent of $1,594/mo is $368 (19%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #156 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,594/mo, rent takes ~34% of Humble's median household income ($57,011/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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