Average Rent in 77049, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77049, Houston, TX Rents

77049 rentals average $949 for a studio rental to $2,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,756, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $949 to $949. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $111 (-7.63%) year-over-year from $1,453 to $1,343. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $562 (-29.27%) year-over-year from $1,920 to $1,358. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $162 (8.79%) year-over-year from $1,838 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $170 (7.98%) year-over-year from $2,130 to $2,300. 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 6.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.93% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.87% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.85% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$20.63	$949	$949 (0.00%)	$949 (0.00%)
1 BR	$18.08	$1,343	$1,453 (-7.63%)	$1,314 (2.14%)
2 BR	$17.12	$1,358	$1,920 (-29.27%)	$1,766 (-23.10%)
3 BR	$13.90	$2,000	$1,838 (8.79%)	$1,780 (12.36%)
4+ BR	$11.70	$2,300	$2,130 (7.98%)	$1,716 (34.03%)

Historical Rents in 77049, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77049

There are a total of 34 cities nearby 77049. The average rent in 77049 is currently $1,910 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,050, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77049, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare 77049, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 77049, Houston, TX is 12.88% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.12% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77049, Houston, TX are about 3.09% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.19% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 34 total cities near 77049, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$845	$959	$1,244	$1,145
Webster, TX	N/A	$1,195	$1,400	$1,400
Pasadena, TX	$860	$960	$1,174	$1,500
Baytown, TX	$700	$950	$1,273	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,200	$1,500	$1,750
La Porte, TX	N/A	$1,037	$1,312	$1,800
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,350	$1,900
Seabrook, TX	N/A	$1,019	$1,668	$1,968
Atascocita, TX	$1,405	$1,281	$1,592	$2,100
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,302	$1,620	$2,348

Top Neighborhoods Near 77049

There are a total of 81 neighborhoods in or near 77049. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Northside - Northline, and Greater Fondren Southwest. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 81 total neighborhoods in or near 77049, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77049, Houston, TX is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 38 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77049's average rent, which is only $1,756. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77049, 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 77049. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$889	$1,010	$1,353	$1,280
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	$1,050	$1,005	$1,195	$1,295
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$826	$885	$1,107	$1,300
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	$937	$981	$1,258	$1,373
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$942	$1,127	$1,375
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$850	$1,080	$1,498	$1,398
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,015	$990	$1,200	$1,421
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$940	$1,250	$1,450
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$710	$1,105	$1,463	$1,480
East Houston, Houston, TX	$1,900	N/A	$1,075	$1,650
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,397	$1,817	$1,817
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,160	$1,585	$1,850
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,500	$1,030	$1,205	$1,850
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,350	$2,265	$1,875
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,500	$1,900
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,330	$1,560	$2,168	$1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,560	$1,368	$2,000	$1,945
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,149	$1,200	$1,950
Kingwood, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,129	$1,387	$1,950
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,442	$1,413	$2,200	$1,965
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,730	$1,200	$1,755	$2,100
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,253	$1,001	$1,623	$2,125
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,000	$1,497	$1,550	$2,150
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,518	$1,300	$2,185	$2,150
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,248	$1,500	$2,150
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,142	$1,200	$1,375	$2,205
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$1,075	$1,175	$2,225
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,476	$1,659	$2,339	$2,437
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,657	$2,200	$3,004	$2,600
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	$1,233	$1,830	$2,359	$2,732

Top Counties Near 77049

There are a total of 32 counties located by 77049, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,888. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,099. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,593, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77049, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77049, Houston, TX is 29.21% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77049, Houston, TX is 11.39% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77049, Houston, TX is 0.88% 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	$960	$1,167	$1,500
Baytown, TX	$700	$950	$1,250	$1,645
Houston, TX	$1,354	$1,199	$1,500	$1,800
Texas City-League City, TX	$700	$1,100	$1,345	$1,875
Northeast Harris, TX	$5,000	$950	$1,345	$1,950
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$980	$1,465	$1,950
Liberty-Dayton, TX	N/A	$2,000	$1,488	$2,100
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,800	$1,175	$1,504	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,348	$1,193	$1,450	$2,200
Mont Belvieu, TX	$12,000	$1,200	$1,390	$2,399

Top Zipcodes Near 77049

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77049, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,965. A total of 13 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77015, Houston, TX at $1,094 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,830 per month is 77380, The Woodlands, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,214. 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 77049, Houston, TX is $1,150 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,508 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table 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	$1,459	$1,659	$2,339	$2,400
77004, Houston, TX	$1,310	$1,332	$1,650	$2,100
77009, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,199	$1,850	$1,840
77044, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,174	$1,424	$1,850
77449, Houston, TX	$650	$1,297	$1,655	$1,954
77057, Houston, TX	$889	$1,150	$1,695	$1,450
77015, Houston, TX	$695	$859	$1,094	$1,094
77003, Houston, TX	$1,545	$1,318	$2,020	$2,500
77006, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,440	$2,251	$1,795
77008, Houston, TX	$1,671	$1,403	$2,235	$2,715

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 $1,756. 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 $949 and an average price per square feet of $20.63. There are a total of 2 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 $1,225 and an average price per square feet of $18.08. There are a total of 15 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 $1,358 and an average price per square feet of $17.12. There are a total of 18 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.29%, 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 $1,405/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.