Average Rent in 77079, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77079, Houston, TX Rents

77079 rentals average $1,441 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,050, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 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 $26 (-1.70%) year-over-year from $1,522 to $1,496. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $132 (-6.88%) year-over-year from $1,920 to $1,788. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $140 (-5.64%) year-over-year from $2,490 to $2,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $600 (15.79%) year-over-year from $3,800 to $4,400. 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 8.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.77% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$22.61	$1,496	$1,522 (-1.70%)	$1,492 (0.28%)
2 BR	$17.36	$1,788	$1,920 (-6.88%)	$1,930 (-7.38%)
3 BR	$14.29	$2,350	$2,490 (-5.64%)	$2,564 (-8.35%)
4+ BR	$17.71	$4,400	$3,800 (15.79%)	$3,283 (34.01%)

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 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,199, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77079, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare 77079, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 13.25% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77079, Houston, TX are about 17.64% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.33% 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
Houston, TX	$1,169	$1,295	$1,659	$1,850
Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,665	$2,211	$1,969
Mission Bend, TX	$3,200	$1,355	$1,589	$2,000
Fresno, TX	$900	N/A	$1,995	$2,115
Rosenberg, TX	$1,250	$1,250	$1,250	$2,200
Katy, TX	$3,000	$1,460	$1,975	$2,323
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,269	$1,750	$2,397
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$2,175	$1,800	$2,400
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,363	$1,818	$3,150
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near 77079

There are a total of 67 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 67 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 $1,950 per month. A total of 44 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 77079's average rent, which is actually $2,050. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77079, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,198 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 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	$1,000	$1,345	$1,335
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$976	$1,150	$1,489	$1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,175	$1,480	$1,400
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$950	$1,323	$1,550
Greater Inwood, Houston, TX	$1,000	$890	$1,050	$1,593
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,248	$1,350	$1,480	$1,615
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$2,550	$864	$1,300	$1,650
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$1,069	$1,350	$1,650
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,298	$2,175	$1,722
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,099	$1,200	$1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,377	$1,689	$1,780
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,289	$2,018	$1,795
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,495	$1,967	$1,858
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,500	$1,373	$1,895
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,602	$1,623	$1,900
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,235	$1,731	$2,362	$1,910
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,694	$2,020	$1,958
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,120	$1,815	$2,724	$1,973
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,125	$1,998
Energy Corridor, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,295	$1,838	$1,999
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,670	$2,050
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,975	$999	$1,250	$2,050
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$995	$1,038	$1,650	$2,095
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,075	$1,450	$1,413	$2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,416	$1,600	$2,350
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,116	$1,823	$2,388
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$2,000	$2,395
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,523	$2,400
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,554	$1,729	$2,420	$2,550
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	N/A	$1,955	$2,830	$3,025

Top Counties Near 77079

There are a total of 29 counties located by 77079, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Prairie View-Waller, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,955. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 16 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,295. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,695, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77079, Houston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77079, Houston, TX is 25.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77079, Houston, TX is 23.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Prairie View-Waller, TX	$1,625	$1,350	$1,195	$1,350
Pasadena, TX	$850	$950	$1,273	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,289	$1,650	$1,900
Magnolia, TX	$5,500	$1,311	$1,725	$2,095
Northwest Harris, TX	$999	$1,194	$1,509	$2,200
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$900	$1,665	$1,957	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$3,200	$1,422	$1,750	$2,350
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,250	$1,138	$1,250	$2,350
Brookshire, TX	$2,000	$1,449	$1,437	$2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,950	$1,460	$1,879	$2,695

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 $2,086. A total of 24 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 $1,345 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,900 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $982. 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 77079, Houston, TX is $1,276 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,708 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	$2,400	$1,273	$1,726	$2,000
77077, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,019	$1,473	$2,340
77084, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,350	$1,608	$1,900
77057, Houston, TX	$799	$1,205	$1,613	$1,400
77082, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,099	$1,249	$1,675
77007, Houston, TX	$1,559	$1,714	$2,400	$2,505
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,350	$1,806	$2,700
77493, Northwest Harris, TX	N/A	$1,395	$1,799	$2,350
77042, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,075	$1,450	$1,475
77063, Piney Point Village, TX	$1,153	$1,135	$1,600	$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 $2,050. 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 $1,441 and an average price per square feet of $22.61. There are a total of 17 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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $17.36. There are a total of 48 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 -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 77079, Houston, TX is around $1,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.