Houston single-family rents dip to 2-year low as listings jump, renters get a rare window

HAR leaders framed the shift as a chance for renters to shop more strategically instead of rushing.

“This is the most breathing room renters have had in years,” HAR Chair Theresa Hill said. “We’re seeing more balance and more options for renters, and if that trend continues, it could create new opportunities for both tenants and future homebuyers in the months ahead."

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Townhomes and condos also loosened up, according to the report.

HAR reported 504 townhome/condo units leased, up 6.3%, and 1,145 new listings, up 23.4%. The average lease price ticked down to $1,847, while days on market increased to 59 days, per the report.

The January cooldown follows a year when Houston’s single-family rental market expanded. HAR’s December full-year report showed 47,292 single-family rentals in 2025, up from 44,551 in 2024, as reported.