Rent by ZIP code in Baytown
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77523 | Chambers County | $2,103 | +33% |
| 77521 | Harris County | $1,587 | 0% |
| 77520 | Harris County | $1,221 | -23% |
Rent by bedroom count in Baytown
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Harris County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Harris County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,270 to $1,630 depending on the Baytown ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,233 | -3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,261 | -4.7% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,497 | -4.8% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,017 | -4.7% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,502 | -5.2% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Baytown?
Typical rent across Harris County is $1,586 as of August 2026. That is about level with a year earlier and up 11.8% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Harris County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,466 | +11.1% |
| 2022 | $1,530 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $1,562 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $1,587 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | $1,581 | -0.4% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,586 | +0.3% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Baytown rent questions
- What is the average rent in Baytown, TX?
- Typical asking rent in Baytown is $1,587 a month as of July 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,221 to $2,103.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Baytown?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Harris County is $1,497 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,261 and a three bedroom is $2,017. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Baytown?
- Rent is flat. Typical rent in Harris County is $1,586 as of August 2026, within half a percent of a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Baytown?
- ZIP 77520 has the lowest typical asking rent in Baytown at $1,221 a month, compared with $1,587 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Baytown?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Baytown rent of $1,587, that is about $4,761 a month, or $57,132 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Baytown sits in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area.