Average Rent in 77049, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77049, Houston, TX Rents

77049 rentals average $1,335 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,342 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,695, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen 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 increased by $124 (9.91%) year-over-year from $1,253 to $1,378. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $263 (16.57%) year-over-year from $1,587 to $1,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $179 (9.85%) year-over-year from $1,818 to $1,998. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $203 (9.26%) year-over-year from $2,197 to $2,400. 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 9.94% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.39% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.24% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$21.58	$1,378	$1,253 (9.91%)	$1,152 (19.63%)
2 BR	$17.66	$1,850	$1,587 (16.57%)	$1,544 (19.79%)
3 BR	$13.93	$1,998	$1,818 (9.85%)	$1,888 (5.80%)
4+ BR	$11.58	$2,400	$2,197 (9.26%)	$1,574 (52.45%)

Historical Rents in 77049, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77049

There are a total of 29 cities nearby 77049. The average rent in 77049 is currently $1,960 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,237, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77049, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,150 per month.

Let's compare 77049, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 9.55% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77049, Houston, TX are about 21.19% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.38% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near 77049, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$799	$967	$1,332	$1,237
Baytown, TX	$700	$975	$1,375	$1,675
Pasadena, TX	$850	$998	$1,295	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,295	$1,650	$1,850
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,048	$1,400	$2,000
Fresno, TX	$900	$1,850	$2,000	$2,145
Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,435	$1,900	$2,250
Atascocita, TX	$7,500	$1,143	$1,499	$2,323
League City, TX	N/A	$1,255	$1,495	$2,450
Pearland, TX	$2,500	$1,275	$1,600	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near 77049

There are a total of 65 neighborhoods in or near 77049. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Northside - Northline, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 65 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 $1,928 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,928. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77049's average rent, which is only $1,695. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77049, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,064 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 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	$976	$1,150	$1,438	$1,341
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	$5,600	$1,005	$1,195	$1,398
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,198	$1,200	$1,488	$1,400
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,195	$1,075	$1,249	$1,463
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$2,550	$864	$1,300	$1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,248	$1,350	$1,650	$1,615
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$879	$1,300	$1,650
East Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,150	$1,200	$1,700
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,393	$1,664	$1,734
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,320	$2,188	$1,750
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$775	$1,350	$1,850
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,550	$1,965	$1,860
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,360	$1,500	$1,875
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,650	$2,020	$1,905
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,275	$1,639	$2,350	$1,909
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$975	$1,289	$2,048	$1,928
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$882	$1,294	$1,963
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,149	$1,225	$1,975
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,100	$1,995
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,128	$1,000	$1,650	$2,000
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,417	$1,815	$2,591	$2,020
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,750	$998	$1,250	$2,100
Kingwood, Houston, TX	$999	$1,156	$1,725	$2,175
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,850	$2,200
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,325	$1,225	$1,450	$2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,620	$1,416	$1,600	$2,400
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,650	$1,100	$2,295	$2,400
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$2,100	$2,400
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,559	$1,739	$2,420	$2,470
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	N/A	$1,955	$2,830	$3,025

Top Counties Near 77049

There are a total of 29 counties located by 77049, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Liberty-Dayton, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,975. 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 Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,295. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,600, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77049, Houston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77049, Houston, TX is 17.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77049, Houston, TX is 25.35% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baytown, TX	$700	$975	$1,300	$1,649
Pasadena, TX	$850	$950	$1,250	$1,695
Liberty-Dayton, TX	$1,650	$1,400	$1,300	$1,825
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$995	$1,250	$1,900
Houston, TX	$1,260	$1,295	$1,625	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,072	$1,500	$2,100
Texas City-League City, TX	$2,125	$1,000	$1,348	$2,150
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$2,000	$1,224	$1,600	$2,200
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$900	$1,665	$1,983	$2,300
Mont Belvieu, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,650	$2,450

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 $1,999. 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 77036, Houston, TX at $1,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,025 per month is 77380, The Woodlands, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,000. That's at least $22 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 $1,200 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,527 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	$1,564	$1,719	$2,400	$2,430
77004, Houston, TX	$1,148	$1,295	$1,735	$2,300
77009, Houston, TX	$975	$1,289	$1,910	$1,683
77044, Houston, TX	$9,000	$1,875	$1,575	$1,910
77449, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,284	$1,725	$2,000
77057, Houston, TX	$799	$1,205	$1,613	$1,450
77015, Houston, TX	$625	$800	$1,099	$1,400
77003, Houston, TX	$4,500	$1,645	$2,400	$2,100
77006, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,350	$2,154	$1,687
77008, Houston, TX	$1,138	$1,300	$2,462	$2,900

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 $1,695. 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 one bedroom apartment in 77049, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,335 and an average price per square feet of $21.58. There are a total of 47 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 $1,805 and an average price per square feet of $17.66. There are a total of 31 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 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 77049, Houston, TX is around $1,356/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.