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Sugar Land

Pop. 110,016·35th most expensive in Texas·Sugar Land rents are up 5.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,068/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$106
Stable (Monthly)
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Sugar Land · $2,068
More expensive than 62% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
47/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Sugar Land's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,068/mo
Expected by trend
$2,033/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,720
1 BR
$1,793
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,853
4 BR+
$3,597
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,140/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,068 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
$24,816/yr
At $2,068/mo median
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Rents are climbing (5.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sugar Land, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
110,016
Median income
$136,217
Median age
42.8
Renters
19.7%
Age distribution
22.9%
16.3%
28.5%
13%
19.3%
Under 1822.9%
18–3416.3%
35–5428.5%
55–6413%
65+19.3%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
39.6%
13.3%
38.7%
White39.6%
Black7.5%
Hispanic13.3%
Asian38.7%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
12.7%
19.7%
63%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma12.7%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+63%
Housing tenure
80.3%
19.7%
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Sugar Land, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,586 → $2,068
up 30.4%
Income
$123,733 → $136,217
up 10.1%
Population
110,272 → 110,016
down 0.2%
Renter share
19.1% → 19.7%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
60.3% → 63%
+2.7 pts
Median age
42 → 42.8
+0.8 yrs

The median rent in Sugar Land, TX stood at $1,586 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,068, reflecting a 30.4% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $123,733 to $136,217 across the same window, up 10.1% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 63% of adults here, versus 60.3% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Sugar Land, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Sugar Land rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Sugar Land, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Sugar Land is $2,068/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,720/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,140/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,793/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,853/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($136,217/yr), Sugar Land ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sugar Land an affordable city for renters?

Sugar Land is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,068/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($136,217/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sugar Land falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Sugar Land?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,068/mo in Sugar Land. The local median household income is $136,217/yr, meaning the typical Sugar Land household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sugar Land?

Rent in Sugar Land has increased 5.4% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Sugar Land neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Sugar Land are 77498 ($1,869/mo), 77478 ($1,928/mo), and 77479 ($2,225/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Sugar Land is $2,068/mo.

How does Sugar Land rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Sugar Land is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #35 out of 267 tracked cities at $2,068/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sugar Land?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Sugar Land ($2,068/mo): Pecan Grove ($1,561/mo), Stafford ($1,578/mo), Richmond ($1,833/mo).

What percentage of Sugar Land residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.7% of Sugar Land households are renters, while 80.3% are owner-occupied. Sugar Land leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sugar Land rent compare to the national average?

Sugar Land's median rent of $2,068/mo is $106 (5%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #35 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,068/mo, rent takes ~18% of Sugar Land's median household income ($136,217/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sugar Land 18%Benchmark 30%
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