Average Rent in 77049, Houston, TX

Current Versus Historical 77049, Houston, TX Rents

77049 rentals average $1,220 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,345 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,548, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $94 (10.97%) year-over-year from $855 to $949. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $97 (8.34%) year-over-year from $1,168 to $1,265. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $357 (23.21%) year-over-year from $1,538 to $1,895. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $160 (8.94%) year-over-year from $1,790 to $1,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $581 (32.91%) year-over-year from $1,766 to $2,348. 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 up by 0.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.46% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.66	$1,265	$1,168 (8.34%)	$1,518 (-16.64%)
2 BR	$1.53	$1,895	$1,538 (23.21%)	$1,995 (-5.00%)
3 BR	$1.38	$1,950	$1,790 (8.94%)	$1,458 (33.74%)
4+ BR	$0.90	$2,348	$1,766 (32.91%)	$1,475 (59.15%)

Historical Rents in 77049, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77049

There are a total of 16 cities nearby 77049. The average rent in 77049 is currently $1,898 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bryan, TX, with an average rent of $1,325, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77049, Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,673 per month.

Let's compare 77049, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.67% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 77049, Houston, TX are about 13.75% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.11% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 16 total cities near 77049, Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baytown, TX	$750	$1,325	$1,742	$1,500
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$850	$1,225	$1,650
Spring, TX	N/A	$1,319	$1,585	$1,895
Houston, TX	$1,255	$1,300	$1,749	$1,900
League City, TX	N/A	$1,254	$1,619	$2,145
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,620	$2,030	$2,205
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,838	$1,800	$2,290
Missouri City, TX	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,300
Pearland, TX	N/A	$950	N/A	$2,425
The Woodlands, TX	$2,025	$1,350	$2,200	$2,673

Top Neighborhoods Near 77049

There are a total of 41 neighborhoods in or near 77049. Some of these neighborhoods include Alief, South Main, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 41 total neighborhoods in or near 77049, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77049, Houston, TX is currently around $1,920 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,920. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77049's average rent, which is only $1,548. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77049, Alief has the most affordable average rent at $1,275 per month. Whereas, at $2,832 average rent per month, The Museum District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 77049. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$921	$1,154	$1,275
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,151	$1,339	$1,339
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$990	$1,550	$1,350
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,388	$1,400
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$900	$1,300	$1,404
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,095	$1,400	$1,580
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,150	$1,425	$1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,366	$2,100	$1,612
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$950	$1,223	$1,938	$1,648
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,263	$1,800	$1,675
Kingwood, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,208	$1,496	$1,745
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$1,173	$950	$1,225	$1,800
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,695	$1,478	$1,910	$1,863
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,440	$2,005	$1,879
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,165	$1,775	$1,900
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$900	$1,495	$2,350	$1,920
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,305	$1,705	$1,950
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,148	$1,475	$1,950	$1,973
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,508	$1,746	$1,999
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,385	$1,626	$2,195	$2,090
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,119	$1,525	$2,100
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,200	N/A	$1,200	$2,298
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	N/A	N/A	$2,250	$2,299
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,171	$1,549	$2,400
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,525	$2,473	$2,415
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,534	$2,500	$2,500
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,550	$1,295	$2,225	$2,588
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,755	$2,068	$3,358	$2,600
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,694	$2,314	$2,650
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,338	$2,009	$2,889	$2,832

Top Counties Near 77049

There are a total of 41 counties located by 77049, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Texas City-League City, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,093. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bryan-College Station, Bryan, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77049, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77049, Houston, TX is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77049, Houston, TX is 10.90% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77049, Houston, TX is 20.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baytown, TX	$750	$863	$1,248	$1,500
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$850	$1,200	$1,550
Texas City-League City, TX	$600	$1,261	$1,509	$1,973
Houston, TX	$1,298	$1,305	$1,740	$1,975
Northeast Harris, TX	$901	$900	$1,512	$2,100
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,800	$1,245	$1,607	$2,150
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,350	$1,395	$2,300
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,475	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$750	$925	$1,125	$2,375
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,688	$1,915	$2,425

Top Zipcodes Near 77049

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near 77049, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,088. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77090, Northwest Harris, TX at $1,255 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,995 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 77049, Houston, TX is $1,298 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,849 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77049, 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	N/A	$1,687	$2,314	$2,650
77006, Houston, TX	$913	$1,443	$2,532	$1,889
77077, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,474	$1,849	$2,398
77027, Houston, TX	$1,348	$1,230	$1,900	$1,815
77002, Houston, TX	$1,640	$1,833	$3,000	$2,165
77845, College Station, TX	N/A	$648	$1,100	$2,085
77056, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,600	$2,100	$1,875
77019, Houston, TX	$1,535	$1,675	$2,375	$1,999
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	N/A	$1,495	$2,031	$2,600
77098, Houston, TX	$890	$1,225	$1,950	$1,950

Frequently Asked Questions - 77049 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77049, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for 77049, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,548. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 77049, 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 77049, Houston, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in 77049, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 77049.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77049, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,220 and an average price per square feet of $1.66. There are a total of 51 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77049.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77049, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,895 and an average price per square feet of $1.53. There are a total of 39 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77049.

How have rent prices in 77049, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 77049, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 77049, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in 77049, Houston, TX is around $1,238/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.