Houston renting news and data
What's changing for renters with an eviction, a broken lease or bad credit in Houston, plus our own data and infographics.
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Harris County Eviction Filings by Neighborhood: What the New Data Means for Renters
Rice University mapped 76,300 eviction filings across Harris County. Parts of Spring run about 3 times the county rate. What it means if you have a filing.
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Houston Apartment Vacancies Are Up. Here's Why That Helps Second Chance Renters
About 11% of Houston apartments are empty and rents are down from last year. That makes more properties willing to look at your full story.
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Texas SB 38: What the New Eviction Law Means for Renters
Since Jan. 1, 2026, Texas evictions move faster: trial in 10 to 21 days and 5 days to appeal. What changed and how to rent again after.
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Does a Dismissed Eviction Show Up When You Rent in Texas?
A dismissed eviction can still appear on tenant screening for up to 7 years. How it works, and how to get approved anyway.
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Searches for Second Chance Apartments Have More Than Tripled Since 2022
Google search interest in second chance apartments is about 3.5 times what it was in 2022, and Texas ranks 4th in the country.
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When Houston Renters Search for Second Chance Apartments
Twelve months of Houston search data show January is the busiest month to look for a second chance apartment, and September the quietest.