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 $2,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,700, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged 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 $2 (0.12%) year-over-year from $1,368 to $1,370. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $135 (-7.53%) year-over-year from $1,787 to $1,653. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $185 (10.11%) year-over-year from $1,830 to $2,015. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.34%) year-over-year from $2,230 to $2,238. 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 9.56% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.87% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.37% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$20.63	$949	$949 (0.00%)	$949 (0.00%)
1 BR	$21.17	$1,370	$1,368 (0.12%)	$1,314 (4.24%)
2 BR	$17.44	$1,653	$1,787 (-7.53%)	$1,766 (-6.43%)
3 BR	$14.22	$2,015	$1,830 (10.11%)	$1,805 (11.65%)
4+ BR	$11.13	$2,238	$2,230 (0.34%)	$1,741 (28.51%)

Historical Rents in 77049, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77049

There are a total of 33 cities nearby 77049. The average rent in 77049 is currently $1,854 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 $1,085, 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 $3,000 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 5.27% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 16.06% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77049, Houston, TX are about 15.34% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.37% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 33 total cities near 77049, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$870	$964	$1,239	$1,190
Webster, TX	N/A	$1,129	$1,399	$1,368
Pasadena, TX	$810	$973	$1,200	$1,495
Baytown, TX	$713	$990	$1,300	$1,675
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,200	$1,500	$1,730
La Porte, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,415	$1,800
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,375	$1,900
Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,390	$1,700	$2,088
Atascocita, TX	$1,405	$1,281	$1,600	$2,100
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,270	$1,600	$2,350

Top Neighborhoods Near 77049

There are a total of 79 neighborhoods in or near 77049. Some of these neighborhoods include Southbelt - Ellington, Northside - Northline, and Woodlake - Briar Meadow. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 79 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 $1,775 per month. A total of 34 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77049's average rent, which is only $1,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77049, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $992 per month. Whereas, at $4,000 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
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$945	$1,190	$1,244
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	$3,400	$1,005	$1,195	$1,295
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$889	$1,100	$1,375	$1,300
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$916	$874	$1,117	$1,349
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,149	$1,000	$1,200	$1,399
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,168	$1,480	$1,400
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	$937	$1,004	$1,349	$1,410
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$932	$1,250	$1,413
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$785	$1,150	$1,480	$1,580
East Houston, Houston, TX	$1,900	$1,150	$1,088	$1,650
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,213	$1,954	$1,750
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$995	$1,320	$2,100	$1,771
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,302	$1,734	$1,784
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,237	$1,600	$2,025	$1,847
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,425	$1,492	$2,110	$1,876
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,458	$2,000	$1,900
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,445	$1,900
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,157	$1,900
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,350	$1,200	$1,950
Kingwood, Houston, TX	$999	$1,129	$1,429	$1,965
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,200	$1,650	$1,995
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,245	$1,535	$2,000
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,200	$1,695	$2,098
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$1,028	$1,300	$2,200
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,825	$1,225	$1,475	$2,250
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,620	$1,225	$1,300	$2,298
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,590	$1,000	$1,800	$2,340
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,510	$1,700	$2,350	$2,555
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,575	$2,000	$3,190	$2,700
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	$1,233	$1,780	$2,052	$2,800

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 $1,900. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,096. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,650, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77049, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77049, Houston, TX is 34.59% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77049, Houston, TX is 23.36% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77049, Houston, TX is 19.06% 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	$810	$970	$1,198	$1,450
Baytown, TX	$713	$980	$1,295	$1,613
Houston, TX	$1,206	$1,200	$1,500	$1,800
Northeast Harris, TX	$1,200	$1,025	$1,063	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$968	$1,459	$1,900
Texas City-League City, TX	$1,425	$1,075	$1,325	$1,900
Liberty-Dayton, TX	$1,300	$1,000	$1,200	$2,000
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,617	$1,153	$1,510	$2,100
Mont Belvieu, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,653	$2,250
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,363	$1,124	$1,450	$2,250

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 $1,900. 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 $1,059 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 $1,000. 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 77049, Houston, TX is $1,178 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,487 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	$1,525	$1,700	$2,350	$2,500
77004, Houston, TX	$1,185	$1,379	$1,749	$1,999
77009, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,199	$1,820	$1,600
77044, Houston, TX	$9,000	$1,176	$1,437	$1,825
77449, Houston, TX	$650	$1,275	$1,700	$1,950
77057, Houston, TX	$889	$1,201	$1,660	$1,499
77015, Houston, TX	$709	$850	$1,094	$1,059
77003, Houston, TX	$1,545	$1,100	$2,008	$2,599
77006, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,400	$2,191	$1,788
77008, Houston, TX	$950	$1,328	$2,065	$2,600

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 $1,700. 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 $1,370 and an average price per square feet of $21.17. There are a total of 30 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 $1,653 and an average price per square feet of $17.44. There are a total of 32 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 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, 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 $1,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.