Average Rent in 77053, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77053, Houston, TX Rents

77053 rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $2,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,750, or roughly $16 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $96 (-6.87%) year-over-year from $1,396 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $87 (-11.02%) year-over-year from $787 to $700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $35 (2.52%) year-over-year from $1,390 to $1,425. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (3.45%) year-over-year from $1,692 to $1,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (8.40%) year-over-year from $1,983 to $2,150. 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 up by 39.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.72% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.14% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $1,300 $1,396 (-6.87%) $1,300 (0%)
2 BR $17.05 $1,425 $1,390 (2.52%) $1,343 (6.10%)
3 BR $15.59 $1,750 $1,692 (3.45%) $1,500 (16.67%)
4+ BR $14.77 $2,150 $1,983 (8.40%) $1,573 (36.65%)

Historical Rents in 77053, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77053

There are a total of 28 cities nearby 77053. The average rent in 77053 is currently $2,000 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 $1,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77053, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare 77053, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 77053, Houston, TX is 73.08% more expensive than other cities nearby. Two bedrooms in 77053, Houston, TX are about 2.42% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.79% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near 77053, Houston, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Houston, TX $1,195 $1,256 $1,600 $1,850
Mission Bend, TX N/A $1,355 $1,500 $2,000
Alvin, TX $3,100 $749 $1,250 $2,025
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 77053

There are a total of 68 neighborhoods in or near 77053. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Astrodome, and Eldridge - West Oaks. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 68 total neighborhoods in or near 77053, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77053, Houston, TX is currently around $1,900 per month. A total of 23 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,900. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77053's average rent, which is only $1,750. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77053, 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 77053. 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
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
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,388 $1,795
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
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX N/A $1,631 $2,009 $1,815
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
Memorial, Houston, TX N/A $1,407 $1,900 $2,000
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX $2,500 N/A $1,195 $2,000
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,320 $1,700 $2,100
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,650 $2,200
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,260 $995 $1,600 $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
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 77053

There are a total of 27 counties located by 77053, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX, and Southeast Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 10 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 77053, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77053, Houston, TX is 4.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77053, Houston, TX is 3.33% 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 N/A $950 $1,275 $1,695
Houston, TX $1,250 $1,250 $1,600 $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
Angleton, TX N/A $725 $1,150 $2,212
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
Fulshear-Simonton, TX $3,000 $1,409 $1,940 $2,683

Top Zipcodes Near 77053

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77053, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,998. 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 $3,000 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $861. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 77053, Houston, TX is $1,200 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,699 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77053, 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
77057, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,600 $1,400
77004, Houston, TX $1,068 $1,379 $1,698 $2,200
77449, Houston, TX $650 $1,275 $1,724 $1,995
77054, Houston, TX $850 $1,185 $1,496 $1,463
77459, Missouri City, TX N/A $1,124 $1,723 $2,600
77006, Houston, TX $975 $1,364 $1,975 $1,672
77025, Houston, TX $720 $1,138 $1,480 $1,893
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX $3,000 $1,366 $1,752 $2,650
77479, Sugar Land, TX $13,000 $2,100 $1,773 $2,530

Frequently Asked Questions - 77053 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77053, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for 77053, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,750. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 77053, 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 77053, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in 77053, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,300. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 77053.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77053, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $17.05. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77053.
How have rent prices in 77053, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 77053, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 77053, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 77053, Houston, TX is around $1,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.