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More renters in Greater Houston signed leases in April as available listings increased slightly and prices dipped, according to a May 20 report from the Houston Association of Realtors.
Breaking it down: The number of rentable single-family homes in the Houston area expanded by about 1.9% compared to April 2025, with 113 more new listings to choose from, according to the monthly rental market update. Additionally, the number of signed leases increased by approximately 9.7%.
Another detail: As for average lease prices, costs eased slightly by about 2.6% compared to last April, with the average lease price totaling $2,274 in 2026, the report shows.
Quote of note: "We're continuing to see a healthy rental market across Houston," HAR Chair Theresa Hill said in a statement. "Renters have more homes to choose from right now, and that's helping create a little more breathing room when it comes to pricing and decision making. Heading into the summer months, those conditions should continue to support a steady and competitive rental market."
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