Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Houston, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19% of gross income.
Houston rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Texas cities have lower median rent than Houston, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Houston
View full rent data for Houston, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Houston, TX?
Median rent in Houston is $1,567 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 19% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Houston?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Houston's current median rent is $1,567/mo, which leaves a $901/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Houston?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 33 hours a month to cover Houston's median rent of $1,567.
Where is rent cheaper than Houston for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Carrollton ($1,566/mo), Cinco Ranch ($1,566/mo), Austin ($1,566/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.