Average Rent in 77079, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77079, Houston, TX Rents

77079 rentals average $1,350 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $194 (-13.58%) year-over-year from $1,431 to $1,237. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $71 (-4.62%) year-over-year from $1,529 to $1,458. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $176 (-8.93%) year-over-year from $1,974 to $1,798. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $401 (-15.52%) year-over-year from $2,581 to $2,180. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $775 (22.63%) year-over-year from $3,425 to $4,200. 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 2.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.48% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.03% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$21.37	$1,458	$1,529 (-4.62%)	$1,454 (0.31%)
2 BR	$17.29	$1,798	$1,974 (-8.93%)	$1,897 (-5.25%)
3 BR	$13.95	$2,180	$2,581 (-15.52%)	$2,554 (-14.63%)
4+ BR	$17.24	$4,200	$3,425 (22.63%)	$3,025 (38.84%)

Historical Rents in 77079, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77079

There are a total of 29 cities nearby 77079. The average rent in 77079 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 77079, Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare 77079, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 16.74% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77079, Houston, TX are about 17.89% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.11% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near 77079, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tomball, TX	N/A	$1,250	$1,149	$1,838
Houston, TX	$1,195	$1,256	$1,600	$1,850
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,500	$2,000
Rosenberg, TX	$3,125	$1,273	$1,470	$2,000
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
Katy, TX	$3,000	$1,460	$1,458	$2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,970
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,290	$1,950	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 77079

There are a total of 68 neighborhoods in or near 77079. Some of these neighborhoods include Westchase, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 68 total neighborhoods in or near 77079, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77079, Houston, TX is currently around $1,900 per month. A total of 35 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is equivalent to 77079's average rent, which is also $1,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77079, 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 77079. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westchase, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,304	$1,242
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
Greater Inwood, Houston, TX	N/A	$950	$1,050	$1,500
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
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,397	$1,794	$1,798
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
Energy Corridor, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,265	$1,725	$1,900
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,445	$1,900
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
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,320	$1,700	$2,100
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,260	$995	$1,600	$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
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,100	$1,649	$2,400
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,663	$2,500
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,620	$1,423	$1,450	$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
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	N/A	$1,955	$2,830	$2,950

Top Counties Near 77079

There are a total of 28 counties located by 77079, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX, and Magnolia, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. 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 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 77079, Houston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77079, Houston, TX is 19.44% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77079, Houston, TX is 21.13% 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
Magnolia, TX	$5,500	$1,286	$1,675	$2,100
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$950	$1,500	$2,100
Northwest Harris, TX	$999	$1,168	$1,500	$2,150
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
Brookshire, TX	$2,150	$1,449	$1,964	$2,450
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,409	$1,940	$2,683

Top Zipcodes Near 77079

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77079, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,011. 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 $1,300 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 $14 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 77079, 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 77079, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77449, Houston, TX	$650	$1,275	$1,724	$1,995
77077, Houston, TX	$1,195	$999	$1,367	$1,815
77084, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,275	$1,570	$1,948
77057, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,600	$1,400
77082, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,099	$1,249	$1,599
77007, Houston, TX	$1,488	$1,678	$2,369	$2,700
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,366	$1,752	$2,650
77493, Northwest Harris, TX	$2,600	$1,350	$1,725	$2,395
77042, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,035	$1,450	$1,400
77063, Piney Point Village, TX	$1,427	$1,100	$1,500	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions - 77079 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77079, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for 77079, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 77079, 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 77079, Houston, TX.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77079, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $21.37. There are a total of 33 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77079.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77079, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,775 and an average price per square feet of $17.29. There are a total of 71 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77079.

How have rent prices in 77079, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 77079, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 77079, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in 77079, Houston, TX is around $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.