Average Rent in 77003, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77003, Houston, TX Rents

77003 rentals average $1,545 for a studio rental to $3,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $17 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $509 (-24.77%) year-over-year from $2,054 to $1,545. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $559 (-30.89%) year-over-year from $1,809 to $1,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $234 (-9.79%) year-over-year from $2,389 to $2,155. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $52 (1.93%) year-over-year from $2,698 to $2,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $917 (27.94%) year-over-year from $3,283 to $4,200. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 4.14% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.87% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.92% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $24.09 $1,545 $2,054 (-24.77%) $2,057 (-24.88%)
1 BR $21.08 $1,250 $1,809 (-30.89%) $2,381 (-47.49%)
2 BR $17.79 $2,155 $2,389 (-9.79%) $2,489 (-13.41%)
3 BR $16.73 $2,750 $2,698 (1.93%) $3,202 (-14.13%)
4+ BR $18.56 $4,200 $3,283 (27.94%) $3,058 (37.33%)

Historical Rents in 77003, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77003

There are a total of 35 cities nearby 77003. The average rent in 77003 is currently $1,900 per month. A total of 32 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,009, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77003, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare 77003, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 77003, Houston, TX is 42.43% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.56% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77003, Houston, TX are about 33.14% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.27% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 35 total cities near 77003, Houston, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Humble, TX $845 $994 $1,239 $1,224
Pasadena, TX $860 $960 $1,200 $1,533
Houston, TX $1,351 $1,200 $1,500 $1,750
Stafford, TX $1,363 $1,189 $1,475 $1,783
La Porte, TX N/A $1,049 $1,342 $1,850
Channelview, TX $3,000 $825 $1,300 $1,880
Fresno, TX N/A $1,100 $2,000 $2,100
Atascocita, TX $1,405 $1,281 $1,600 $2,100
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,124 $1,438 $2,223
Pearland, TX $1,350 $1,270 $1,606 $2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near 77003

There are a total of 79 neighborhoods in or near 77003. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Greater Fondren Southwest. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 79 total neighborhoods in or near 77003, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77003, Houston, TX is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 72 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 77003's average rent, which is actually $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77003, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $970 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 77003. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $900 $1,250 $1,250
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $889 $1,042 $1,375 $1,300
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX $916 $890 $1,107 $1,300
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $949 $1,013 $1,550 $1,350
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX $1,775 $1,005 $1,195 $1,395
Astrodome, Houston, TX $1,198 $1,075 $1,500 $1,400
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX $1,149 $1,061 $1,249 $1,444
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $929 $1,250 $1,450
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $745 $1,115 $1,480 $1,580
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,300 $1,322 $1,792 $1,800
MacGregor, Houston, TX $1,395 $1,111 $1,500 $1,821
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,442 $1,413 $2,110 $1,823
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,390 $1,578 $2,073 $1,842
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,544 $1,376 $1,900 $1,895
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,200 $1,118 $1,150 $1,895
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,250 $1,395 $2,300 $1,933
University Place, Houston, TX $1,075 $1,380 $1,950 $1,950
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A $999 $1,395 $1,950
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $1,999 $1,075 $1,225 $2,000
Independence Heights, Houston, TX N/A $1,185 $1,448 $2,100
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX $895 $1,050 $1,590 $2,125
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,730 $1,195 $1,750 $2,125
Acres Home, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,465 $1,674 $2,150
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,467 $1,295 $2,200 $2,150
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $2,020 $1,200 $1,400 $2,200
Second Ward, Houston, TX $915 $975 $1,724 $2,250
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $1,249 $999 $1,233 $2,250
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,520 $1,640 $2,350 $2,452
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,095 $1,711 $2,860 $2,522
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,600 $2,259 $3,099 $2,600

Top Counties Near 77003

There are a total of 30 counties located by 77003, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,875. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 30 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77003, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77003, Houston, TX is 15.49% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77003, Houston, TX is 12.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77003, Houston, TX is 37.49% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX $860 $955 $1,180 $1,500
Baytown, TX $700 $950 $1,250 $1,550
Houston, TX $1,374 $1,200 $1,500 $1,800
Texas City-League City, TX $738 $1,095 $1,345 $1,850
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $980 $1,343 $1,900
Northeast Harris, TX $5,000 $1,025 $1,263 $1,900
Northwest Harris, TX $975 $1,090 $1,430 $2,000
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $1,099 $1,124 $1,448 $2,200
Sugar Land, TX $1,127 $1,244 $1,665 $2,275
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $1,253 $1,580 $2,300

Top Zipcodes Near 77003

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77003, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,879. A total of 47 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77015, Houston, TX at $1,094 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,882 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,305. That's at least $23 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 77003, Houston, TX is $1,136 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,495 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77003, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77007, Houston, TX $1,516 $1,644 $2,350 $2,419
77004, Houston, TX $1,310 $1,300 $1,650 $2,100
77009, Houston, TX $1,734 $1,199 $1,871 $1,883
77006, Houston, TX $1,300 $1,447 $2,252 $1,780
77002, Houston, TX $1,519 $2,000 $2,735 $2,200
77057, Houston, TX $889 $1,175 $1,700 $1,515
77008, Houston, TX $1,518 $1,415 $2,222 $2,682
77021, Houston, TX $2,000 $1,118 $1,150 $1,950
77020, Houston, TX $1,999 $1,100 $1,250 $2,000
77054, Houston, TX $999 $1,050 $1,400 $1,385

Frequently Asked Questions - 77003 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77003, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for 77003, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 77003, Houston, TX rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 77003, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in 77003, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,545 and an average price per square feet of $24.09. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 77003.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77003, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $21.08. There are a total of 31 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77003.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77003, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $17.79. There are a total of 49 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77003.
How have rent prices in 77003, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 77003, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.31%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 77003, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 77003, Houston, TX is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.