Average Rent in 77021, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77021, Houston, TX Rents

77021 rentals average $2,400 for a studio rental to $2,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $16 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,020 (71.33%) year-over-year from $1,430 to $2,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (6.03%) year-over-year from $967 to $1,025. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $493 (-30.49%) year-over-year from $1,618 to $1,125. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (10.77%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (9.09%) year-over-year from $2,017 to $2,200. 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 up by 85.37% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.89% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.49% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $12.97 $2,450 $1,430 (71.33%) $1,430 (71.33%)
1 BR $17.57 $1,025 $967 (6.03%) $1,029 (-0.40%)
2 BR $15.50 $1,125 $1,618 (-30.49%) $1,924 (-41.55%)
3 BR $16.24 $2,400 $2,167 (10.77%) $2,131 (12.63%)
4+ BR $15.29 $2,200 $2,017 (9.09%) $1,953 (12.63%)

Historical Rents in 77021, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77021

There are a total of 32 cities nearby 77021. The average rent in 77021 is currently $1,946 per month. A total of 19 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lake Jackson, TX, with an average rent of $1,144, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77021, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare 77021, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 77021, Houston, TX is 66.10% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.95% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 77021, Houston, TX are about 16.98% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.56% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 total cities near 77021, Houston, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX $828 $900 $1,250 $1,666
Stafford, TX N/A $1,620 $2,034 $1,800
Houston, TX $1,090 $1,250 $1,575 $1,820
Mission Bend, TX $4,000 $2,729 $1,600 $2,000
Friendswood, TX $1,900 $1,465 $1,695 $2,150
Fresno, TX $900 N/A N/A $2,199
Pearland, TX $200 $1,260 $1,548 $2,300
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,270 $1,725 $2,300
Sugar Land, TX $13,000 $1,960 $1,800 $2,400
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,983

Top Neighborhoods Near 77021

There are a total of 71 neighborhoods in or near 77021. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Greater Fondren Southwest, and Woodlake - Briar Meadow. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 71 total neighborhoods in or near 77021, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77021, Houston, TX is currently around $1,874 per month. A total of 45 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 77021's average rent, which is actually $2,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77021, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,069 per month. Whereas, at $3,750 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 77021. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $755 $1,300 $1,200
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX $916 $848 $1,200 $1,227
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $849 $1,099 $1,418 $1,297
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,198 $1,500 $1,400
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $920 $1,300 $1,450
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,050 $1,775 $1,500
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $745 $1,300 $1,533 $1,615
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,350 $1,376 $1,719 $1,735
Minnetex, Houston, TX $5,000 $1,341 $1,688 $1,764
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,300 $1,785
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX N/A $974 $1,199 $1,800
Sunnyside, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,138 $1,350 $1,850
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,685 $1,751 $2,643 $1,870
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,284 $1,512 $2,178 $1,874
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,385 $1,465 $2,104 $1,897
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,138 $1,300 $2,350 $1,898
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,397 $1,734 $2,115 $1,950
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,025 $1,150 $1,990
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,000 $1,000 $1,600 $2,000
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $975 $1,363 $2,050
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $1,100 $950 $1,225 $2,150
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $2,095 $1,050 $1,300 $2,200
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $2,742 $1,403 $1,373 $2,228
Acres Home, Houston, TX $1,825 $895 $1,488 $2,300
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,638 $2,275 $2,400
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $923 $2,255 $2,400
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $899 $1,689 $2,443 $2,443
University Place, Houston, TX $1,200 $1,382 $2,000 $2,500
Second Ward, Houston, TX $1,825 $1,200 $2,050 $2,500
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $965 $1,302 $2,300 $2,750

Top Counties Near 77021

There are a total of 27 counties located by 77021, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Northeast Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,975. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 17 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Brazosport, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77021, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77021, Houston, TX is 45.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77021, Houston, TX is 17.07% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77021, Houston, TX is 19.75% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX $828 $899 $1,250 $1,625
Baytown, TX $700 $950 $1,250 $1,699
Northeast Harris, TX $655 $1,020 $1,325 $1,850
Houston, TX $1,138 $1,256 $1,565 $1,880
Texas City-League City, TX $800 $1,113 $1,359 $1,975
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,050 $1,500 $1,995
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $2,450 $1,589 $1,905 $2,205
Sugar Land, TX $4,000 $1,412 $1,807 $2,300
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $3,125 $1,150 $1,350 $2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX $1,900 $1,298 $1,500 $2,350

Top Zipcodes Near 77021

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77021, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,958. A total of 28 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77036, Houston, TX at $1,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,015 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $988. That's at least $20 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 77021, Houston, TX is $1,266 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,638 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77021, 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 $899 $1,689 $2,438 $2,425
77004, Houston, TX $1,639 $1,288 $1,826 $2,250
77003, Houston, TX $3,093 $1,684 $2,438 $1,843
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,175 $1,499 $1,475
77006, Houston, TX $1,060 $1,368 $2,200 $1,800
77057, Houston, TX $849 $1,175 $1,550 $1,434
77449, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,282 $1,787 $1,995
77009, Houston, TX $980 $1,250 $1,885 $2,000
77027, Houston, TX N/A $1,776 $2,139 $1,921
77033, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,550 $1,800

Frequently Asked Questions - 77021 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77021, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for 77021, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 77021, 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 77021, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in 77021, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $12.97. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 77021.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77021, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,025 and an average price per square feet of $17.57. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77021.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77021, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $15.50. There are a total of 59 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77021.
How have rent prices in 77021, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 77021, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.71%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 77021, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 77021, Houston, TX is around $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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