Houses for Rent by Private Owner in Houston, TX

380 rentals available

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Frequently asked questions

What does FRBO mean?

FRBO is an acronym for "For Rent by Owner." This means that the private landlord acts as the property manager and is the individual that a renter would work with directly for renting their house.

How many private landlord rental houses are available in Houston, TX?

There are currently 380 private landlord house rentals in the Houston area.

How do I search for private landlord rental (FRBO) houses?

Finding single family houses that are 'For Rent by Owner' is easier on HotPads with our filtering features. Just click into the "All filters" tab and scroll down for "Additional options." Below this select "For rent by owner" to filter for private landlord rentals.

Is there a discount for rental houses that are FRBO?

No, there aren't discounts for rental houses that are rented directly by the owners, however negotiating rental lease terms can sometimes be easier because you are communicating directly with the private landlord and not a real estate management company.

About Houston

Living in Houston, TX

Houston is home to many interesting cultural events and attractions. The largest rodeo in the country, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, attracts people from all over during it's twenty day annual springtime run. Houston is also home to the official visitor center of NASA, the Space Center Houston, where visitors can learn all about NASA's expeditions and even partake in a shuttle simulator activity.

Houston is known for it's great entertainment. The Theater District in downtown Houston is one of the largest of its kind. IN fact, Houston is second to only New York City in terms of the number of theater seats in city limits.

For the outdoor enthusiast, Houston offers a wide array of parks and hiking trails, perhaps the most famous of which is Hermann Park, which is also home to the Houston Zoo.

Houston has an extensive public transportation system offered by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, TX (METRO). METRO provides a light rail system as well as bus lines. And getting into and out of Houston is facilitated by two airports: the George Bush Intercontinental Airport and the smaller William P. Hobby Airport.

What are the Safest Neighborhoods to live in Houston, TX?

  1. 1. Kingwood Area Neighborhood
  2. 2. Lake Houston Neighborhood
  3. 3. Addicks Park Ten Neighborhood
  4. 4. Westbranch Neighborhood
  5. 5. Hunter Wood Neighborhood
  6. 6. Clear Lake Neighborhood
  7. 7. Astrodome Area Neighborhood
  8. 8. University Place Neighborhood
  9. 9. Longwood Neighborhood
  10. 10. Greenway Neighborhood

Professional Sports in Houston, TX

  • Major League Baseball: Houston Astros
  • Major League Soccer: Houston Dynamo
  • National Basketball Association: Houston Rockets
  • National Football League: Houston Texans

Interesting Fact about Houston, TX

Do you love being cool indoors, despite a hot climate outside? You'd be in good company when living in Houston... Houston is reportedly 'the most air-conditioned place on Earth'!