Houston rentals hit record supply, leased listings up 5.2% in June

Leased listings for single-family homes and the number of rentals available in the Greater Houston area both saw a rise compared to last year in June, according to the Houston Association of Realtors’ June 2025 Market Update released July 16.

A closer look

Leased listings rose 5.2% compared to June 2024, with a total of 4,590 single-family rentals leased in June this year, according to the report.

The amount of rentals available rose 12.7% compared to last year after realtors added 7,117 new listings to the Multiple Listing Service, which is a record high, according to the report. Meanwhile, the average lease price rose 1.0% compared to June last year.

What they’re saying

“What we're seeing in the rental sector really ties into the overall strength of Houston's housing market,” HAR Chair Shae Cottar said in the report. “We expect leasing activity to remain strong in the coming months, especially with continued demand from people relocating or exploring flexible housing options.”