Average Rent in 77016, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77016, Houston, TX Rents

77016 rentals average $3,000 for a studio rental to $1,725 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,695, or roughly $16 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $750 (-11.81%) year-over-year from $6,350 to $5,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $371 (51.74%) year-over-year from $717 to $1,088. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-7.04%) year-over-year from $1,183 to $1,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (14.89%) year-over-year from $1,567 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $359 (-17.22%) year-over-year from $2,083 to $1,725. 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 up by 55.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.72% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.57% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.93% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.81% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $5,600 $6,350 (-11.81%) $616 (808.72%)
1 BR $18.55 $1,088 $717 (51.74%) $734 (48.21%)
2 BR $18.22 $1,100 $1,183 (-7.04%) $999 (10.15%)
3 BR $16.33 $1,800 $1,567 (14.89%) $1,593 (12.97%)
4+ BR $14.25 $1,725 $2,083 (-17.22%) $1,533 (12.47%)

Historical Rents in 77016, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77016

There are a total of 27 cities nearby 77016. The average rent in 77016 is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77016, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare 77016, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 77016, Houston, TX is 76.67% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.10% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 77016, Houston, TX are about 21.46% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.11% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near 77016, Houston, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Humble, TX $749 $972 $1,314 $1,200
Pasadena, TX N/A $973 $1,400 $1,700
Baytown, TX $700 $980 $1,325 $1,700
Houston, TX $1,195 $1,256 $1,600 $1,850
Spring, TX $2,100 $1,050 $1,398 $1,950
La Porte, TX N/A $1,050 $1,550 $1,999
Fresno, TX N/A $1,030 N/A $2,100
Atascocita, TX $7,500 $1,143 $1,511 $2,295
Pearland, TX N/A $1,147 $1,650 $2,400
The Woodlands, TX $6,125 $1,830 $2,339 $3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 77016

There are a total of 68 neighborhoods in or near 77016. Some of these neighborhoods include Northside - Northline, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 68 total neighborhoods in or near 77016, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77016, Houston, TX is currently around $1,900 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,900. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77016's average rent, which is only $1,695. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77016, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,095 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 77016. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX $1,775 $1,005 $1,200 $1,350
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $1,427 $1,150 $1,400 $1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX $1,024 $1,183 $1,498 $1,400
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX $1,195 $1,099 $1,249 $1,449
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $1,015 $1,300 $1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $745 $1,173 $1,480 $1,625
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $925 $1,295 $1,999 $1,638
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX $1,775 $1,088 $1,250 $1,650
East Houston, Houston, TX $1,900 $1,150 $1,088 $1,650
East Little York, Houston, TX $3,000 N/A N/A $1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,300 $1,397 $1,794 $1,798
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX N/A $1,631 $2,009 $1,815
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX $1,200 $873 $1,300 $1,825
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,238 $1,578 $2,025 $1,849
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,400 $1,200 $2,000 $1,868
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A $1,400 $1,445 $1,900
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $1,100 $998 $1,180 $1,950
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,544 $1,558 $2,000 $1,953
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,100 $1,200 $1,963
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,790 $1,492 $2,200 $1,965
Independence Heights, Houston, TX N/A $1,518 $1,800 $2,200
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,650 $2,200
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,260 $995 $1,600 $2,200
Acres Home, Houston, TX $2,325 $1,525 $1,550 $2,250
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $1,750 $998 $1,300 $2,300
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,100 $1,649 $2,400
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $2,620 $1,423 $1,450 $2,500
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,465 $1,693 $2,350 $2,700
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,439 $2,259 $3,359 $2,700
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX N/A $1,955 $2,830 $2,950

Top Counties Near 77016

There are a total of 28 counties located by 77016, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bryan-College Station, Bryan, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,683, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77016, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77016, Houston, TX is 62.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77016, Houston, TX is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77016, Houston, TX is 16.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baytown, TX $700 $990 $1,300 $1,650
Pasadena, TX N/A $950 $1,275 $1,695
Houston, TX $1,250 $1,250 $1,600 $1,900
Northeast Harris, TX $655 $1,000 $1,250 $1,900
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $950 $1,500 $2,100
Northwest Harris, TX $999 $1,168 $1,500 $2,150
Southeast Montgomery, TX $2,000 $1,188 $1,575 $2,199
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,108 $1,450 $2,250
Mont Belvieu, TX N/A $1,593 $1,800 $2,300
Sugar Land, TX $7,100 $1,254 $1,759 $2,350

Top Zipcodes Near 77016

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77016, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,966. A total of 13 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 $1,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,025 per month is 77380, The Woodlands, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $933. That's at least $21 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 77016, Houston, TX is $1,191 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,546 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77016, 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 $1,488 $1,678 $2,369 $2,700
77009, Houston, TX $1,400 $1,199 $1,800 $1,520
77004, Houston, TX $1,068 $1,379 $1,698 $2,200
77057, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,600 $1,400
77449, Houston, TX $650 $1,275 $1,724 $1,995
77008, Houston, TX $950 $1,405 $2,400 $3,000
77003, Houston, TX $915 $1,100 $1,990 $2,600
77006, Houston, TX $975 $1,364 $1,975 $1,672
77091, Houston, TX $2,500 $1,005 $1,195 $2,298
77028, Houston, TX $850 $1,150 $1,200 $1,750

Frequently Asked Questions - 77016 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77016, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for 77016, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,695. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 77016, 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 77016, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in 77016, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,000. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 77016.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77016, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,088 and an average price per square feet of $18.55. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77016.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77016, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $18.22. There are a total of 23 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77016.
How have rent prices in 77016, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 77016, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.52%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 77016, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 77016, Houston, TX is around $1,356/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.