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New Caney

·89th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for New Caney, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,803/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$159
Rising (Monthly)
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New Caney · $1,803
More affordable than 54% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,803/mo, rent takes about 30% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$72,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using New Caney's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,330
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,390/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,803 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,636/yr
At $1,803/mo median
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Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in New Caney is $1,803/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,110/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,390/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,160/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,850/mo.

At 30% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), New Caney ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is New Caney an affordable city for renters?

New Caney is considered moderate for renters. At $1,803/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. New Caney slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in New Caney?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,803/mo in New Caney.

Is rent going up or down in New Caney?

Rent in New Caney has increased 1.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does New Caney rent compare to other cities in Texas?

New Caney is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #89 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,803/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than New Caney?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than New Caney ($1,803/mo): Humble ($1,594/mo), Cleveland ($1,673/mo), Porter ($1,778/mo).

How does New Caney rent compare to the national average?

New Caney's median rent of $1,803/mo is $159 (8%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #89 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,803/mo, rent takes ~30% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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