Fort Bend County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
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On average, the cost of rent in Fort Bend County is about $2,218 per month. This puts it in the 99th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,369. Households in Fort Bend County have a median income of $9,074 per month so the average renter in Fort Bend County is spending roughly 24% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Fort Bend County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Fort Bend County is $406,913 right now, which is higher than counties nearby, meaning that rents in Fort Bend County also tend to be higher versus these nearby counties.
Higher rent prices are common in the northwestern parts of Fort Bend County while lower rent rates are often available in southwestern areas.
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