Average Rent in 77048, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77048, Houston, TX Rents

77048 rentals average $1,708 for a studio rental to $2,223 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 October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,481 (-46.45%) year-over-year from $3,188 to $1,708. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $74 (6.22%) year-over-year from $1,189 to $1,263. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $394 (34.26%) year-over-year from $1,150 to $1,544. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $37 (-1.83%) year-over-year from $2,037 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $97 (4.61%) year-over-year from $2,098 to $2,195. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.93% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.06% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.77% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.91% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$18.93	$1,708	$3,188 (-46.45%)	$915 (86.61%)
1 BR	$17.97	$1,263	$1,189 (6.22%)	$1,082 (16.76%)
2 BR	$15.29	$1,544	$1,150 (34.26%)	$1,308 (18.01%)
3 BR	$15.95	$2,000	$2,037 (-1.83%)	$1,674 (19.47%)
4+ BR	$14.70	$2,195	$2,098 (4.61%)	$1,466 (49.72%)

Historical Rents in 77048, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77048

There are a total of 35 cities nearby 77048. The average rent in 77048 is currently $1,900 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lake Jackson, TX, with an average rent of $1,203, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77048, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare 77048, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 77048, Houston, TX is 49.63% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.49% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77048, Houston, TX are about 6.90% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 35 total cities near 77048, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Webster, TX	N/A	$1,155	$1,448	$1,400
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
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,100	$2,000	$2,100
Friendswood, TX	N/A	$1,390	$1,918	$2,100
League City, TX	$1,000	$1,182	$1,400	$2,200
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 77048

There are a total of 79 neighborhoods in or near 77048. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Greater Fondren Southwest, and Woodlake - Briar Meadow. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 79 total neighborhoods in or near 77048, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77048, Houston, TX is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 32 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77048's average rent, which is only $1,695. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77048, 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 77048. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$900	$1,250	$1,250
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$916	$890	$1,107	$1,300
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$889	$1,042	$1,375	$1,300
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$934	$1,170	$1,345
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	$937	$981	$1,283	$1,370
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
Greater Hobby Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$818	$1,225	$1,473
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,115	$1,480	$1,580
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$5,000	$1,263	$1,572	$1,647
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
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,376	$1,900	$1,895
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,200	$1,118	$1,150	$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
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$999	$1,233	$2,250
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,520	$1,640	$2,350	$2,452
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$2,259	$3,099	$2,600

Top Counties Near 77048

There are a total of 29 counties located by 77048, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,900. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Brazosport, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,260. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77048, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77048, Houston, TX is 19.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77048, Houston, TX is 12.91% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77048, Houston, TX is 12.89% 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	$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
Angleton, TX	N/A	$675	$1,100	$2,100
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 77048

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77048, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,892. A total of 16 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 $2,682 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,151. 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 77048, Houston, TX is $1,179 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,476 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77048, 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	$1,516	$1,644	$2,350	$2,419
77004, Houston, TX	$1,310	$1,300	$1,650	$2,100
77054, Houston, TX	$999	$1,050	$1,400	$1,385
77057, Houston, TX	$889	$1,175	$1,700	$1,515
77021, Houston, TX	$2,000	$1,118	$1,150	$1,950
77006, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,447	$2,252	$1,780
77009, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,199	$1,871	$1,883
77051, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,049	$1,473	$1,950
77449, Houston, TX	$650	$1,320	$1,675	$1,975
77033, Houston, TX	N/A	$897	$1,395	$1,750

Frequently Asked Questions - 77048 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77048, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for 77048, 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 77048, 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 77048, Houston, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in 77048, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,708 and an average price per square feet of $18.93. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 77048.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77048, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,263 and an average price per square feet of $17.97. There are a total of 37 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77048.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77048, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,544 and an average price per square feet of $15.29. There are a total of 44 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77048.

How have rent prices in 77048, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 77048, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.46%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.34%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 77048, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in 77048, Houston, TX is around $1,356/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.