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 $2,050 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $16 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $500 (62.50%) year-over-year from $800 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $90 (-11.39%) year-over-year from $790 to $700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $20 (-1.41%) year-over-year from $1,415 to $1,395. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (3.32%) year-over-year from $1,742 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (11.82%) year-over-year from $1,833 to $2,050. 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 16.42% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.01% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.30% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $1,300 $800 (62.50%) $1,350 (-3.70%)
2 BR $17.88 $1,395 $1,415 (-1.41%) $1,360 (2.56%)
3 BR $16.20 $1,800 $1,742 (3.32%) $1,392 (29.31%)
4+ BR $14.26 $2,050 $1,833 (11.82%) $1,367 (50.00%)

Historical Rents in 77053, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77053

There are a total of 34 cities nearby 77053. The average rent in 77053 is currently $1,900 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lake Jackson, TX, with an average rent of $1,203, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77053, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, 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 32.71% more expensive than other cities nearby. Two bedrooms in 77053, Houston, TX are about 1.70% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.26% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 34 total cities near 77053, Houston, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Houston, TX $1,351 $1,200 $1,500 $1,750
Stafford, TX $1,363 $1,189 $1,475 $1,783
Mission Bend, TX N/A $1,353 $1,450 $1,900
Fresno, TX N/A $1,100 $2,000 $2,100
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,508 $1,695 $2,203
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,124 $1,438 $2,223
Pearland, TX $1,350 $1,270 $1,606 $2,300
Pecan Grove, TX $1,054 $1,273 $1,470 $2,443
New Territory, TX N/A $1,220 N/A $2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 77053

There are a total of 79 neighborhoods in or near 77053. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Greater Fondren Southwest, and Woodlake - Briar Meadow. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 79 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 $1,800 per month. A total of 40 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is equivalent to 77053's average rent, which is also $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77053, 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 77053. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $900 $1,250 $1,250
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX $916 $890 $1,107 $1,300
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $889 $1,042 $1,375 $1,300
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX $849 $947 $1,109 $1,345
South Main, Houston, TX $799 $949 $1,300 $1,380
Astrodome, Houston, TX $1,198 $1,075 $1,500 $1,400
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX $1,149 $1,061 $1,249 $1,444
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $929 $1,250 $1,450
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $745 $1,115 $1,480 $1,580
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX $850 N/A $1,350 $1,799
Briarforest, Houston, TX $995 $1,150 $1,498 $1,800
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,300 $1,322 $1,792 $1,800
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX N/A $1,506 $1,710 $1,817
MacGregor, Houston, TX $1,395 $1,111 $1,500 $1,821
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,442 $1,413 $2,110 $1,823
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,390 $1,578 $2,073 $1,842
Memorial, Houston, TX $1,461 $1,550 $1,801 $1,889
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,544 $1,376 $1,900 $1,895
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,200 $1,118 $1,150 $1,895
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,250 $1,395 $2,300 $1,933
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A $999 $1,395 $1,950
University Place, Houston, TX $1,075 $1,380 $1,950 $1,950
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX $915 $925 $1,025 $1,998
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $1,999 $1,075 $1,225 $2,000
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,730 $1,195 $1,750 $2,125
Acres Home, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,465 $1,674 $2,150
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,467 $1,295 $2,200 $2,150
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $1,249 $999 $1,233 $2,250
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,520 $1,640 $2,350 $2,452
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,600 $2,259 $3,099 $2,600

Top Counties Near 77053

There are a total of 29 counties located by 77053, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX, and Texas City-League City, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,900. 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 Brazosport, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,260. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77053, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77053, Houston, TX is 5.69% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77053, Houston, TX is 3.58% 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 $860 $955 $1,180 $1,500
Houston, TX $1,374 $1,200 $1,500 $1,800
Texas City-League City, TX $738 $1,095 $1,345 $1,850
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $980 $1,343 $1,900
Angleton, TX N/A $675 $1,100 $2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $1,099 $1,124 $1,448 $2,200
Sugar Land, TX $1,127 $1,244 $1,665 $2,275
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $3,128 $1,218 $1,461 $2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $1,253 $1,580 $2,300
Fulshear-Simonton, TX $2,950 $1,266 $1,920 $2,500

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 $1,925. A total of 18 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 $1,110 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,682 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,151. 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 77053, Houston, TX is $1,233 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,575 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 $1,516 $1,644 $2,350 $2,419
77057, Houston, TX $889 $1,175 $1,700 $1,515
77004, Houston, TX $1,310 $1,300 $1,650 $2,100
77449, Houston, TX $650 $1,320 $1,675 $1,975
77054, Houston, TX $999 $1,050 $1,400 $1,385
77459, Missouri City, TX N/A $1,154 $1,480 $2,600
77006, Houston, TX $1,300 $1,447 $2,252 $1,780
77025, Houston, TX $779 $1,100 $1,430 $1,548
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX $3,000 $1,349 $1,837 $2,400
77479, Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,733 $1,750 $2,450

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 $1,800. 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 $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $17.88. There are a total of 7 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 0.63%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, 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 $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.