Average Rent in 77021, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77021, Houston, TX Rents

77021 rentals average $2,000 for a studio rental to $1,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $629 (45.84%) year-over-year from $1,371 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $147 (15.11%) year-over-year from $971 to $1,118. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $376 (-24.64%) year-over-year from $1,526 to $1,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $173 (7.77%) year-over-year from $2,222 to $2,395. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $22 (1.15%) year-over-year from $1,878 to $1,900. 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 11.84% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.34% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.98% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$12.97	$2,000	$1,371 (45.84%)	$1,430 (39.86%)
1 BR	$19.46	$1,118	$971 (15.11%)	$1,114 (0.30%)
2 BR	$14.25	$1,150	$1,526 (-24.64%)	$1,904 (-39.61%)
3 BR	$16.30	$2,395	$2,222 (7.77%)	$1,616 (48.21%)
4+ BR	$14.01	$1,900	$1,878 (1.15%)	$1,639 (15.91%)

Historical Rents in 77021, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77021

There are a total of 35 cities nearby 77021. The average rent in 77021 is currently $1,900 per month. A total of 20 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 77021, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 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 55.53% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.16% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 77021, Houston, TX are about 25.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.56% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 35 total cities near 77021, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
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
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,300	$1,880
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,100	$2,000	$2,100
Friendswood, TX	N/A	$1,390	$1,918	$2,100
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,508	$1,695	$2,203
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,124	$1,438	$2,223
Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,270	$1,606	$2,300
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 77021

There are a total of 79 neighborhoods in or near 77021. 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 77021, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77021, Houston, TX is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 52 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 77021's average rent, which is actually $1,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77021, 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 77021. 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
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$949	$1,300	$1,380
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
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$897	$1,298	$1,700
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
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,200	$1,118	$1,150	$1,895
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,376	$1,900	$1,895
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,395	$2,300	$1,933
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,395	$1,950
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,380	$1,950	$1,950
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$915	$925	$1,025	$1,998
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,075	$1,225	$2,000
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
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$999	$1,233	$2,250
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$915	$975	$1,724	$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 77021

There are a total of 30 counties located by 77021, 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 17 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 77021, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77021, Houston, TX is 34.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77021, Houston, TX is 1.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77021, Houston, TX is 16.87% 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	$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
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
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$3,128	$1,218	$1,461	$2,300

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 $1,883. 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 $1,110 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 $1,274. 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 77021, Houston, TX is $1,196 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,545 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
77004, Houston, TX	$1,310	$1,300	$1,650	$2,100
77007, Houston, TX	$1,516	$1,644	$2,350	$2,419
77054, Houston, TX	$999	$1,050	$1,400	$1,385
77006, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,447	$2,252	$1,780
77057, Houston, TX	$889	$1,175	$1,700	$1,515
77009, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,199	$1,871	$1,883
77003, Houston, TX	$1,545	$1,250	$2,150	$2,500
77008, Houston, TX	$1,518	$1,415	$2,222	$2,682
77002, Houston, TX	$1,519	$2,000	$2,735	$2,200
77025, Houston, TX	$779	$1,100	$1,430	$1,548

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 $1,950. 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $12.97. There are a total of 7 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 $1,118 and an average price per square feet of $19.46. There are a total of 34 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 $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $14.25. There are a total of 60 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 0.46%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 77021, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in 77021, Houston, TX is around $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.