What does rent look like in Houston?

Listings in Houston currently range from $667–$1391/mo. Shared rooms $600–$800/mo — affordable for a major US city. Sugarland, Katy, and the Medical Center area.

How do I find a roommate in Houston?

6 people are currently looking for roommates in Houston. Hillcroft area has a large South Asian community with Indian grocery stores. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.

What's available in Houston right now?

24 listings: 22 private rooms, 2 shared rooms. New places are added daily.

What's the international community like in Houston?

Hillcroft area has a large South Asian community with Indian grocery stores. HomiesAbroad lists rooms and roommate requests from people in the same situation — browse or post what you need.

When should I start looking for housing in Houston?

Start looking 2–3 months before your semester starts. Popular areas fill up by May for August move-in and by October for January. Houston sprawls — always pick housing near your campus or workplace.

Can I find housing in Houston before I arrive?

Yes — most international students in Houston secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in Houston are posted. Everything is free.

Roommates & housing in Houston for students & professionals abroad

Rooms, apartments, roommates, and shared housing for students and professionals in Houston. Browse free listings and curated posts from local housing groups. Get emailed when new listings in Houston fit. Find a flatmate or shared apartment — completely free.

Rent range$667–$1391/moRoom typesPrivate (22)Shared (2)

Houston

$1,041/mo

Single room

Private room in Dinkytown townhouse

Dinkytown

Available from Oct 2026Posted 1mo ago

Christopher Miller

Replies to 81% · within 3h

$962/mo

Single room

Cute studio near campus

Oxford

Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago

Aisha Johnson

Replies to 72% · within 1h

$667/mo

Shared room

Shared room in cozy house near Emory

Druid Hills

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

Aisha Johnson

Replies to 68% · within 1h

Private room in 2BR apartment near Harvard Square

$1,249/mo

Single room

Private room in 2BR apartment near Harvard Square

Cambridge

Posted 2mo ago

Chen Wang

Replies to 90% · within 3h

Spacious private room in 2BR apartment near MIT

$1,163/mo

Single room

Spacious private room in 2BR apartment near MIT

Kendall Square

Available from Nov 2026Posted 2mo ago

Suresh Gupta

Replies to 66% · within 2h

$953/mo

Single room

Modern apartment near campus

Fenway-Kenmore

Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago

Emily Chen

Replies to 93% · within 2h

$1,147/mo

Single room

Private room in a modern apartment

Dinkytown

Posted 2mo ago

Daniel Taylor

Replies to 77% · within 43m

$714/mo

Single room

Quiet room in Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights

Posted 2mo ago

Michael Williams

Replies to 81% · within 35m

$1,368/mo

Single room

Spacious room in Montrose

Montrose

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

David Martinez

Replies to 77% · within 38m

$804/mo

Single room

Room in a house near USC

University Park

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

David Lee

Replies to 91% · within 3h

$674/mo

Single room

Private room in Boulder house

University Hill

Available from Sep 2026Posted 2mo ago

Emily Taylor

Replies to 73% · within 2h

Vegetarian room near Columbia University

$1,313/mo

Single room

Vegetarian room near Columbia University

Morningside Heights

Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago

Isabella Gupta

Replies to 68% · within 2h

Frequently asked questions

What does rent look like in Houston?: Listings in Houston currently range from $667–$1391/mo. Shared rooms $600–$800/mo — affordable for a major US city. Sugarland, Katy, and the Medical Center area.
What's public transit like in Houston?: METRORail limited; Houston is very car-dependent.
How do I find a roommate in Houston?: 6 people are currently looking for roommates in Houston. Hillcroft area has a large South Asian community with Indian grocery stores. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.
What's available in Houston right now?: 24 listings: 22 private rooms, 2 shared rooms. New places are added daily.
What's the international community like in Houston?: Hillcroft area has a large South Asian community with Indian grocery stores. HomiesAbroad lists rooms and roommate requests from people in the same situation — browse or post what you need.
When should I start looking for housing in Houston?: Start looking 2–3 months before your semester starts. Popular areas fill up by May for August move-in and by October for January. Houston sprawls — always pick housing near your campus or workplace.
Can I find housing in Houston before I arrive?: Yes — most international students in Houston secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in Houston are posted. Everything is free.

How to find roommates & housing in Houston

Sugarland, Katy, and the Medical Center area. METRORail limited; Houston is very car-dependent. Houston sprawls — always pick housing near your campus or workplace. US leases typically run 12 months with a security deposit. Never send money before a video tour and a signed lease.

Finding a roommate in Houston is one of the easiest ways to lower costs and settle in faster. Share your housing preferences and budget on HomiesAbroad, and connect with other people relocating to Houston. In-app messaging keeps your details private until you're ready to exchange them.