Pearland, Friendswood named Houston's best suburbs for renters

Several Houston suburbs have seen a substantial increase in the percentage of renters between 2011 and 2016.

1. Pearland Five-year renter increase: 67 percent Five-year rent increase: 6 percent Several Houston suburbs have seen a substantial increase in the percentage of renters between 2011 and 2016.

1. Pearland Five-year renter increase: 67 percent Five-year rent increase: 6 percent Photo: Steve Gonzales Photo: Steve Gonzales Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Pearland, Friendswood named Houston's best suburbs for renters 1 / 8 Back to Gallery

Renters are moving to the 'burbs, and Pearland is one of the most popular destinations in the country.

Between 2011 and 2016, Pearland saw a 67 percent increase in its renter population, making it the 11th fastest growing suburb for renters in the country, according to an analysis by the apartment-search website Rent Cafe. Despite the increase in renters, rents have stayed relatively flat, increasing only 6 percent between 2014 and 2018.

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Friendswood was the second most popular Houston suburb for renters, seeing a 50 percent increase in the renting population over five years. Rents increased 17 percent in that time.

Spring, Deer Park and Seabrook rounded out the list, seeing a respective 35, 33 and 23 percent growth in their renting populations.