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 $2,275 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,063, 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 $258 (12.81%) year-over-year from $2,017 to $2,275. 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 9.81% this month.

Beds	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	$15.59	$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	$15.54	$2,275	$2,017 (12.81%)	$1,953 (16.47%)

Historical Rents in 77021, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77021

There are a total of 30 cities nearby 77021. The average rent in 77021 is currently $1,985 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,210, 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 25.32% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 77021, Houston, TX are about 16.01% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.44% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 30 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	$2,048	$1,815
Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,299	$1,619	$1,850
Mission Bend, TX	$4,000	$1,660	$2,020	$1,997
Friendswood, TX	$1,900	$1,495	$1,900	$2,150
Fresno, TX	$900	N/A	N/A	$2,199
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,414	$1,850	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$1,995	$1,800	$2,400
Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,308	$1,670	$2,450
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,990

Top Neighborhoods Near 77021

There are a total of 65 neighborhoods in or near 77021. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 65 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 $1,950 per month. A total of 39 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 77021's average rent, which is actually $2,063. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77021, Willowbrook has the most affordable average rent at $1,089 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	$750	$1,300	$1,236
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$849	$1,099	$1,409	$1,300
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,500	$1,400
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,050	$1,775	$1,500
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$879	$1,350	$1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,350	$1,585	$1,615
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,377	$1,734	$1,742
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$5,000	$1,341	$1,688	$1,758
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,300	$1,800
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,138	$1,350	$1,850
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,284	$1,512	$2,162	$1,862
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,113	$1,325	$2,350	$1,900
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,685	$1,815	$2,643	$1,905
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,500	$2,108	$1,925
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,397	$1,750	$2,150	$1,950
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$2,500	$1,310	$1,195	$1,950
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,235	$1,950
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,000	$1,038	$1,600	$2,000
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,150	$2,000
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$948	$1,363	$2,100
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$2,095	$1,050	$1,275	$2,195
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$950	$1,250	$2,200
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,150	$1,000	$1,600	$2,300
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,382	$2,000	$2,375
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,850	$1,700	$2,175	$2,388
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$923	$2,095	$2,400
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$899	$1,694	$2,445	$2,445
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,409	$1,600	$2,450
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,825	$1,200	$2,050	$2,500
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,395	$2,300	$2,800

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 $1,999. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 16 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,580, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77021, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77021, Houston, TX is 37.50% 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 23.55% 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	$1,600
Baytown, TX	$700	$948	$1,273	$1,700
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$1,020	$1,325	$1,850
Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,299	$1,600	$1,900
Texas City-League City, TX	$600	$1,045	$1,350	$2,050
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,075	$1,675	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$2,450	$1,600	$1,968	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	$4,000	$1,505	$1,838	$2,300
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$3,125	$1,150	$1,350	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,500	$1,495	$2,435

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 $2,050. A total of 25 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 $1,132 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,060 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $983. That's at least $14 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 $1,291 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,692 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	$1,643	$1,300	$1,800	$2,201
77006, Houston, TX	$985	$1,392	$2,200	$1,811
77003, Houston, TX	$3,093	$1,751	$2,438	$1,888
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,499	$1,450
77057, Houston, TX	$849	$1,205	$1,575	$1,450
77449, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,282	$1,792	$1,995
77009, Houston, TX	$980	$1,275	$1,875	$2,100
77033, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,550	$1,800
77027, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,781	$2,166	$1,914

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 $2,063. 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 $1,210 and an average price per square feet of $15.59. There are a total of 55 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 $1,650/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.