Houses for Rent in Katy, TX

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What to Know About

Living in Katy, TX

Katy is a rapidly growing city in the Houston metropolitan area known for its excellent schools, affordable housing, and high quality of life. For culture enthusiasts, Katy offers several attractions, such as the Katy Heritage Museum, the Katy Contemporary Arts Museum, and the MKT Railroad Museum. The city is also home to excellent schools, including Katy Independent School District, which consistently ranks among the top school districts in Texas. In addition, Katy has a thriving economy with numerous job opportunities, especially in the oil and gas industry.

Nature enthusiasts can explore Katy's many parks and preserves, including Mary Jo Peckham Park and the Katy Prairie Conservancy. Katy's culinary offerings feature a variety of Tex-Mex, BBQ, and craft beer options. Katy also has a robust retail industry, with the Katy Mills Mall being a popular destination for shopping. Throughout the year, the city offers diverse events, including the Katy Rice Harvest Festival, Katy Freedom Celebration, and Katy ISD Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Katy is a great place to live for anyone looking for a convenient location, excellent education opportunities, high-quality healthcare, a strong and growing economy, and easy access to the amenities of Houston.

Rental Market Trends

Katy, TX

As of May 2025, Katy's rental market is stable, offering a predictable rental market where most units lease within a few weeks. Katy's average rent is 19.2% ($285) higher than the Texas average of $1,484 and 1.3% ($24) lower than the U.S. average of $1,793.

Average Rent
$1,769
Monthly ChangeMonth Over Month Change
Increased2.9% ($50)
Yearly ChangeYear Over Year Change
Decreased8.5% ($164)
Avg. Days on MarketAverage Days on Market
44
Unit Type Average Rent Monthly ChangeMonth Over Month Change Yearly ChangeYear Over Year Change
1 Bed $1,284 Increased0.7% ($9) Decreased4.7% ($63)
2 Beds $1,698 Decreased0.4% ($6) Decreased1.5% ($26)
3 Beds $2,089 Decreased0.7% ($14) Increased2.2% ($44)
Nearby Cities Average Rent Avg. Rent vs. KatyAverage Rent vs. Katy Avg. Days on MarketAverage Days on Market
Brookshire $1,591 Decreased10.1% ($178) 38 days
Richmond $1,759 Decreased0.6% ($10) 61 days
Cypress $1,689 Decreased4.5% ($80) 58 days
Sugar Land $1,712 Decreased3.2% ($57) 69 days
Hockley $1,450 Decreased18% ($319) 51 days
Rental market trends are calculated using listing data from RentalSource.
Frequently Asked Questions
Katy Rental Market FAQs

Explore rental prices, market trends, and availability in Katy, TX.

The average rent in Katy, TX is $1,769 per month.
Houses in Katy typically rent for between $899 and $2,716 per month, with an average of $1,769 per month.
In Katy, the average rent for a 1-bedroom house is $1,284 per month, for a 2-bedroom house, $1,698 per month, and a 3-bedroom house is $2,089 per month.
The average rent in Katy is 1.3% ($24) lower than the national average of $1,793 per month.
The average rent in Katy has increased by 2.9% ($50) in the last month and decreased by 8.5% ($164) over the past year.
The rental market in Katy, TX, is currently stable, offering a predictable rental market where most units lease within a few weeks.
In Katy, TX, the average rental stays on the market for approximately 44 days. While most properties are rented within this timeframe, factors like seasonality, demand, and property type can affect how quickly a rental leases.
There are currently 200 rental properties available in Katy, TX.
Based on the current averages, a household would need an annual income of $67,920 to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom house in Katy.
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