Average Rent in 77051, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77051, Houston, TX Rents

77051 rentals average $1,049 for a 1-bedroom rental to $1,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,875, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $107 (11.71%) year-over-year from $917 to $1,024. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $85 (-5.92%) year-over-year from $1,435 to $1,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (10.53%) year-over-year from $1,900 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $30 (1.52%) year-over-year from $1,980 to $2,010. 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 22.20% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.99% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.60% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$17.98	$1,024	$917 (11.71%)	$786 (30.32%)
2 BR	$13.88	$1,350	$1,435 (-5.92%)	$1,308 (3.22%)
3 BR	$15.96	$2,100	$1,900 (10.53%)	$1,454 (44.41%)
4+ BR	$15.24	$2,010	$1,980 (1.52%)	$1,654 (21.51%)

Historical Rents in 77051, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77051

There are a total of 29 cities nearby 77051. The average rent in 77051 is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77051, Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare 77051, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 7.15% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 77051, Houston, TX are about 0.87% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near 77051, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$973	$1,400	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,195	$1,256	$1,600	$1,850
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,500	$2,000
Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,565	$1,898	$2,050
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,030	N/A	$2,100
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,124	$1,573	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$2,050	$1,750	$2,350
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,147	$1,650	$2,400
Manvel, TX	$1,125	$900	$2,200	$2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,970

Top Neighborhoods Near 77051

There are a total of 68 neighborhoods in or near 77051. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Astrodome, and Southbelt - Ellington. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 68 total neighborhoods in or near 77051, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77051, Houston, TX is currently around $1,900 per month. A total of 33 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77051's average rent, which is only $1,875. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77051, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,095 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 77051. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$1,427	$1,150	$1,400	$1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,183	$1,498	$1,400
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$855	$1,200	$1,410
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,195	$1,099	$1,249	$1,449
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,045	$1,400	$1,465
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$1,015	$1,300	$1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,173	$1,480	$1,625
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$925	$1,295	$1,999	$1,638
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$7,500	$1,367	$1,625	$1,742
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,295	$1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,397	$1,794	$1,798
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,215	$1,400	$1,850	$1,800
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$1,075	$1,497	$1,808
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,200	$873	$1,300	$1,825
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,238	$1,578	$2,025	$1,849
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,200	$2,000	$1,868
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,445	$1,900
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$998	$1,180	$1,950
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,558	$2,000	$1,953
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,100	$1,200	$1,963
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,492	$2,200	$1,965
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$2,500	N/A	$1,195	$2,000
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,260	$995	$1,600	$2,200
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,650	$2,200
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,123	$1,404	$2,200
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,325	$1,525	$1,550	$2,250
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,750	$998	$1,300	$2,300
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,033	$2,229	$2,500	$2,500
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,465	$1,693	$2,350	$2,700
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,439	$2,259	$3,359	$2,700

Top Counties Near 77051

There are a total of 28 counties located by 77051, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bryan-College Station, Bryan, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,683, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77051, Houston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77051, Houston, TX is 3.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77051, Houston, TX is 3.11% 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	$990	$1,300	$1,650
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$950	$1,275	$1,695
Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,250	$1,600	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$1,000	$1,250	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$950	$1,500	$2,100
Texas City-League City, TX	$2,125	$1,100	$1,350	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,108	$1,450	$2,250
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$3,125	$1,250	$1,450	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$7,100	$1,254	$1,759	$2,350
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,075	$1,520	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near 77051

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77051, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,993. A total of 20 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 $3,000 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $933. That's at least $20 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 77051, Houston, TX is $1,200 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,638 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77051, 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	$1,488	$1,678	$2,369	$2,700
77004, Houston, TX	$1,068	$1,379	$1,698	$2,200
77054, Houston, TX	$850	$1,185	$1,496	$1,463
77021, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,082	$1,175	$2,000
77057, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,600	$1,400
77006, Houston, TX	$975	$1,364	$1,975	$1,672
77025, Houston, TX	$720	$1,138	$1,480	$1,893
77009, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,199	$1,800	$1,520
77449, Houston, TX	$650	$1,275	$1,724	$1,995
77033, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,650	$1,800

Frequently Asked Questions - 77051 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77051, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for 77051, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,875. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 77051, 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 77051, Houston, TX.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77051, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,049 and an average price per square feet of $17.98. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77051.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77051, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,445 and an average price per square feet of $13.88. There are a total of 37 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77051.

How have rent prices in 77051, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 77051, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 77051, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in 77051, Houston, TX is around $1,500/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.