Investing in Conroe, TX

Rents, prices, taxes and cash flow for Conroe rental property, from 4,155 home sales and 2,404 house leases on HAR MLS. Updated October 2026.

Is Conroe, TX a good place to buy a rental property in 2026?

At typical prices a financed rental in Conroe does not cash flow right now. An entry-level 3-bed house ($223,000, the 25th-percentile sale) rents for about $1,650 a month, a 8.9% gross yield and a 0.87 lender DSCR. With an 80% DSCR loan, estimated cash flow is −$683 a month after the loan, taxes, insurance, vacancy, management and repairs. A 1.25 DSCR, what most DSCR lenders want, needs a purchase at or under $152,509; 4% of last year's 3-bed sales closed that low on the MLS. That is why investors here buy below market: off-market, distressed or needing work.

Conroe investor market report

The same sections as our monthly Investor Market Update, for Conroe: resale houses closed 2025-10-18 to 2026-10-18, HAR MLS.

Median sale price · 12 mo
$335,000 ■ flat
Last 3 months $320K · 2,110 resales
Price per sq ft · 12 mo
$155 ▼ 2.1%
Median 2,220 sq ft · built 2011
Days on market · 12 mo
35 days ▲ 3 days
CDOM 60 · 98.3% of list · 78% below original ask
Cash buy target · 12 mo
$207,000 ▼ 0.7%
Median fixer-upper sale (136) · 26% below updated $/sq ft · cash sales $314K
Seller concessions · 12 mo
44% ▲ 5 pts
of sales · median $7,000 (2.3%)
Median rent, houses · 12 mo
$1,985 ▲ 1.8%
2,411 leases · $1.11/sq ft · 3-bed $1,789
2024-102026-10$305K
Median resale price by month, 24 months (gray = the year before).

▲▼ = change vs the 12 months before (2024-10-18 to 2025-10-18). Resale single-family houses, new construction excluded.

Balanced5.5 months of inventory

1,927 single-family homes active, 423 pending, against 348 closings a month (new builds included). Under 4 months favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.

Investor math · entry-level 3-bed house (25th-percentile price) · DSCR loan 80% LTV at 7.875%
Entry price
$223K
median $275K ▼ 0.9%
Rent / mo
$1,650
median $1,789 ▼ 2.7%
Rent per $100K
$740
1% rule = $1,000
Gross yield
8.9%
rent × 12 ÷ price
Principal & interest $1,294Property tax $386Insurance $167HOA $57Vacancy $132Management $132Repairs $83Capex reserve $83
Lender DSCR · Limited
0.87
rent ÷ loan payment, tax, insurance, HOA
Cash flow / mo
−$683
-16.0% cash-on-cash · 25% down −$602
Cap rate
3.3%
all-cash, after every cost
Prices that work
Lender DSCR 1.25≤ $153K4% of 3-bed sales
Lender DSCR 1.00≤ $192K14% of 3-bed sales
$0 cash flow≤ $141K3% of 3-bed sales

Loan: DSCR 30-yr fixed quote from Blink Lending (2026-10-14), 80% of price, 30 years; cash in = down payment + 3% closing costs ($51,290). Tax at the city's median MLS tax rate, insurance 0.9% of price a year, HOA where most homes have one, and vacancy 8%, management 8%, repairs 5%, capex reserve 5% of rent. An estimate, not a promise.

Risk and carrying costs
In 100-year flood zone
4% of resale homes sold
Flood claims, 10 years
2,962 FEMA NFIP, city ZIP codes
Property tax rate
2.08% median on MLS, incl. MUD/PID
HOA
$684/yr 78% of homes · check lease rules
Insurance (estimate)
0.9% of value ≈ $167/mo
Cash buyers
27% of 286 sales reporting terms
Days to lease
35 days ▲ 6 days
Rental supply
3.3 mo 720 for lease now
Our take on Conroe
  • Prices down 0.0% vs last year, days on market +3. Balanced at 5.5 months. 78% of sellers ended below their original price, so there is room to negotiate on stale listings.
  • An entry-level 3-bed house ($223K, ~$1,650/mo) is a 0.87 lender DSCR. A 1.25 needs a buy at or under $153K, and 4% of last year's 3-bed sales closed there.

Rates: 30-year fixed average 7.40% (2026-10-15), 6.27% a year earlier; 15-year 6.71% (Freddie Mac via FRED). Investor DSCR loan quote 7.875% (Blink Lending, 2026-10-14).

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Conroe ZIP codes compared

3-bedroom resales and 3-bedroom house leases by ZIP code, last 12 months. Flood claims are FEMA flood insurance claims in the last 10 years.

ZIPMedian priceMedian rentGross yieldSalesLeasesFlood claims (10 yr)
77304$292,500$1,9508.0%227200192
77301$237,000$1,6908.6%135240131
77303$255,000$1,6757.9%12011775
77385$299,000$2,0958.4%116134391
77302$205,000$1,80010.5%110108661
77384$395,000$1,8505.6%709331
77306$205,000$1,5359.0%558688
77356$310,000$2,0958.1%4529327

Conroe subdivisions with the most rental activity

Subdivisions with at least 6 sales and 6 house leases in the last 12 months. All home sizes, so compare like with like before you offer.

SubdivisionMedian priceMedian rentGross yieldSalesLeases
Fosters Ridge$371,000$2,5008.1%5152
Grand Central Park$468,000$2,8007.2%5048
Rivers Edge$234,500$1,9009.7%683
Mackenzie Creek$250,000$1,7508.4%1170
Mavera$275,000$2,1009.2%1465
Artavia$435,000$2,8007.7%3437
Harper's Preserve$350,000$2,5008.6%2744
Harpers Preserve$429,000$2,5507.1%4127
Ladera Trails$203,000$1,71510.1%852
The Woodlands Hills$380,000$2,8008.8%3522

Conroe investor questions

How much does a house rent for in Conroe, TX?
The median house in Conroe leased for $1,980 a month over the last 12 months (2,404 leases on HAR MLS). 3-bedroom houses: $1,795; 4-bedroom: $2,175. The median rental leased in 34 days.
What do homes sell for in Conroe, TX?
4,155 single-family homes sold in Conroe over the last 12 months. The median price was $310,000 ($330,000 for resales, excluding new construction) at $153 per square foot, down 3.3% from the year before. Homes sold in a median 46 days at 98.2% of list price. New construction was 49% of sales.
What are property taxes in Conroe, TX?
The median total tax rate on homes sold in Conroe was 2.58% of assessed value (all taxing units combined, MLS tax records). On a $274,000 rental that is about $7,069 a year. Rentals get no homestead exemption. 88% of homes sold carry an HOA (median $665 a year).
Is Conroe a buyer's or seller's market right now?
1,919 single-family homes are for sale in Conroe against about 346 sales a month, 5.5 months of supply. Under 4 months usually favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers. 0 houses are listed for rent.
Which ZIP code in Conroe has the best rent-to-price?
77302: 3-bedroom resales sold for a median $205,000 and rented for $1,800, a 10.5% gross yield. ZIP-by-ZIP numbers are in the table on this page.
Does Conroe flood?
FEMA flood insurance claims in the last 10 years: 77304: 192, 77301: 131, 77303: 75, 77385: 391, 77302: 661, 77384: 31, 77306: 88, 77356: 327. Risk varies street by street, so check the FEMA flood zone and the seller's disclosure for every property before you buy.

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Also for Conroe: what homes sell for · buying a home.

Sources: HAR MLS closed sales and leases (single-family houses); Freddie Mac 30-year average rate via FRED; FEMA National Flood Insurance Program claims (OpenFEMA). Data as of 2026-10-20. Medians of single-family homes and house leases in the Conroe postal city (Montgomery County). Based on information from the Houston Association of REALTORS® MLS; not guaranteed accurate. Nothing here is a guarantee of returns. Verify every number with your own due diligence.

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