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Seabrook

Pop. 13,768·123rd most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Seabrook, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,688/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.6%
vs US Median
-$277
Rising (Monthly)
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Seabrook · $1,688
More affordable than 62% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,688/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$102,726/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Seabrook's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,059
1 BR
$1,402
2 BR
$1,691
4 BR+
$2,955
Research median
$1,691/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
$20,256/yr
At $1,688/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Seabrook, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,768
Median income
$102,726
Median age
42.2
Renters
33.7%
Age distribution
19.5%
21.9%
29.1%
16.3%
13.2%
Under 1819.5%
18–3421.9%
35–5429.1%
55–6416.3%
65+13.2%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
71%
20.6%
White71%
Black6.3%
Hispanic20.6%
Asian5.8%
Education (25+)
15.2%
34.2%
40.8%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma15.2%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+40.8%
Housing tenure
66.3%
33.7%
Owner66.3%
Renter33.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Seabrook, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,967 → $102,726
up 8.2%
Population
13,487 → 13,768
up 2.1%
Renter share
45.1% → 33.7%
-11.4 pts
Bachelor's+
38.4% → 40.8%
+2.4 pts
Median age
34 → 42.2
+8.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $94,967 to $102,726 across the same window, up 8.2% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 13,487 residents to roughly 13,768. Renters now make up 33.7% of households, compared with 45.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 40.8% of adults here, versus 38.4% in 2021.

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Seabrook rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Seabrook, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Seabrook is $1,688/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,059/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,691/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,402/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($102,726/yr), Seabrook ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Seabrook an affordable city for renters?

Seabrook is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,688/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($102,726/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Seabrook falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Seabrook?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,688/mo in Seabrook. The local median household income is $102,726/yr, meaning the typical Seabrook household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Seabrook?

Rent in Seabrook has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Seabrook rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Seabrook is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #123 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,688/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Seabrook?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Seabrook ($1,688/mo): Webster ($1,355/mo), Kemah ($1,465/mo), Dickinson ($1,514/mo).

What percentage of Seabrook residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.7% of Seabrook households are renters, while 66.3% are owner-occupied. Seabrook leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Seabrook rent compare to the national average?

Seabrook's median rent of $1,688/mo is $277 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #123 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,688/mo, rent takes ~20% of Seabrook's median household income ($102,726/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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