Average Rent in 77020, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77020, Houston, TX Rents

77020 rentals average $1,999 for a studio rental to $2,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,102, or roughly $17 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $74 (-6.32%) year-over-year from $1,174 to $1,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (14.75%) year-over-year from $914 to $1,049. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $87 (-6.26%) year-over-year from $1,382 to $1,295. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $50 (-1.96%) year-over-year from $2,550 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $890 (57.05%) year-over-year from $1,560 to $2,450. 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 21.41% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.65% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.55% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.32% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.99% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $28.45 $1,100 $1,174 (-6.32%) $2,349 (-53.17%)
1 BR $20.36 $1,049 $914 (14.75%) $787 (33.35%)
2 BR $18.68 $1,295 $1,382 (-6.26%) $1,832 (-29.33%)
3 BR $16.36 $2,500 $2,550 (-1.96%) $2,342 (6.76%)
4+ BR $19.43 $2,450 $1,560 (57.05%) $2,331 (5.12%)

Historical Rents in 77020, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77020

There are a total of 32 cities nearby 77020. The average rent in 77020 is currently $1,877 per month. A total of 21 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,050, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77020, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,100 per month.

Let's compare 77020, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 77020, Houston, TX is 52.78% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.27% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 77020, Houston, TX are about 0.16% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.07% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 total cities near 77020, Houston, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Humble, TX $870 $964 $1,250 $1,199
Pasadena, TX $850 $980 $1,200 $1,400
Houston, TX $1,200 $1,239 $1,500 $1,719
Stafford, TX $1,363 $1,635 $2,020 $1,805
La Porte, TX N/A $914 $1,342 $2,000
Friendswood, TX $1,900 $1,418 $1,875 $2,133
Fresno, TX $900 $1,850 $2,000 $2,195
Atascocita, TX $1,210 $1,292 $1,598 $2,200
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,104 $1,490 $2,270
Pearland, TX $1,350 $1,273 $1,625 $2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near 77020

There are a total of 78 neighborhoods in or near 77020. Some of these neighborhoods include Greater Fondren Southwest, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Northside - Northline. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 78 total neighborhoods in or near 77020, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77020, Houston, TX is currently around $1,750 per month. A total of 59 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 77020's average rent, which is actually $2,102. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77020, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $992 per month. Whereas, at $4,150 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 77020. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX $1,058 $850 $1,110 $1,200
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $849 $1,099 $1,395 $1,288
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX $5,600 $1,005 $1,195 $1,295
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX $695 $995 $1,375 $1,295
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX $1,149 $1,014 $1,200 $1,399
Astrodome, Houston, TX $1,198 $1,197 $1,500 $1,420
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $920 $1,200 $1,425
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $949 $925 $1,595 $1,465
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $765 $1,319 $1,593 $1,610
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,350 $1,377 $1,629 $1,700
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,425 $1,550 $2,024 $1,798
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $997 $1,350 $2,175 $1,840
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,298 $1,551 $2,089 $1,844
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,025 $1,100 $1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX $1,150 $775 $1,350 $1,850
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,544 $1,484 $1,950 $1,850
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,288 $1,289 $2,033 $1,853
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,000 $1,200 $1,875
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,730 $1,150 $1,675 $2,000
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $1,999 $1,250 $1,200 $2,000
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $2,620 $1,200 $1,350 $2,000
University Place, Houston, TX $1,200 $1,381 $1,998 $2,023
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,525 $1,823 $2,975 $2,100
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX $948 $1,116 $1,412 $2,125
Independence Heights, Houston, TX N/A $1,125 $1,550 $2,150
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,095 $1,490 $2,100 $2,200
MacGregor, Houston, TX $1,395 $1,218 $1,750 $2,200
Second Ward, Houston, TX $1,620 $1,100 $2,043 $2,295
Acres Home, Houston, TX $1,825 $1,049 $1,400 $2,300
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,459 $1,714 $2,347 $2,395

Top Counties Near 77020

There are a total of 30 counties located by 77020, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Southeast Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,850. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 21 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 $2,590, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77020, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77020, Houston, TX is 44.90% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77020, Houston, TX is 2.23% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77020, Houston, TX is 7.14% 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 $850 $975 $1,167 $1,350
Baytown, TX $700 $975 $1,298 $1,600
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,000 $1,368 $1,788
Houston, TX $1,203 $1,239 $1,500 $1,800
Northeast Harris, TX $655 $995 $1,249 $1,900
Texas City-League City, TX $1,000 $1,055 $1,325 $1,935
Northwest Harris, TX $899 $1,088 $1,407 $2,000
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $1,348 $1,620 $1,595 $2,231
Sugar Land, TX $3,200 $1,298 $1,713 $2,297
Mont Belvieu, TX N/A $1,200 $1,650 $2,400

Top Zipcodes Near 77020

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77020, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,811. A total of 40 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 $1,077 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,600 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,150. 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 77020, Houston, TX is $1,175 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,498 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77020, 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 $1,509 $1,700 $2,300 $2,310
77009, Houston, TX $1,725 $1,289 $1,910 $1,775
77004, Houston, TX $1,394 $1,350 $1,705 $2,000
77003, Houston, TX $1,590 $1,645 $2,400 $1,973
77006, Houston, TX $1,404 $1,395 $2,195 $1,784
77002, Houston, TX $1,353 $1,740 $2,735 $2,025
77057, Houston, TX $889 $1,205 $1,653 $1,500
77008, Houston, TX $1,138 $1,295 $2,080 $2,600
77021, Houston, TX $2,200 $1,025 $1,125 $1,950
77023, Houston, TX $949 $975 $1,500 $1,350

Frequently Asked Questions - 77020 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77020, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for 77020, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,102. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 77020, 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 77020, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in 77020, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,999 and an average price per square feet of $28.45. There are a total of 13 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 77020.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77020, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $20.36. There are a total of 35 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77020.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77020, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,412 and an average price per square feet of $18.68. There are a total of 38 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77020.
How have rent prices in 77020, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 77020, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 77020, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 77020, Houston, TX is around $1,682/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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