Average Rent in 77079, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77079, Houston, TX Rents

77079 rentals average $1,395 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $389 (-23.92%) year-over-year from $1,625 to $1,237. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $258 (-14.68%) year-over-year from $1,754 to $1,496. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $463 (-20.45%) year-over-year from $2,263 to $1,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $437 (-15.97%) year-over-year from $2,737 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (2.89%) year-over-year from $4,033 to $4,150. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.47% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.22% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.41% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$22.05	$1,496	$1,754 (-14.68%)	$1,749 (-14.47%)
2 BR	$17.36	$1,800	$2,263 (-20.45%)	$2,325 (-22.59%)
3 BR	$14.39	$2,300	$2,737 (-15.97%)	$2,975 (-22.68%)
4+ BR	$16.88	$4,150	$4,033 (2.89%)	$2,676 (55.11%)

Historical Rents in 77079, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77079

There are a total of 28 cities nearby 77079. The average rent in 77079 is currently $1,915 per month. A total of 19 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,220, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77079, Houston, TX is Fulshear, 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 7.74% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77079, Houston, TX are about 19.58% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.76% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near 77079, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,620	$2,048	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,090	$1,299	$1,615	$1,859
Tomball, TX	$4,850	$1,165	$1,225	$1,880
Mission Bend, TX	$4,000	$1,627	$2,114	$1,995
Rosenberg, TX	$1,250	$1,110	$1,275	$2,000
Katy, TX	N/A	$1,985	$1,650	$2,285
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,414	$1,850	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$1,995	$1,800	$2,400
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,998
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,726	$1,818	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near 77079

There are a total of 63 neighborhoods in or near 77079. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Westchase. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 63 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 43 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 77079's average rent, which is actually $2,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77079, Willowbrook has the most affordable average rent at $1,089 per month. Whereas, at $3,650 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
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$750	$1,300	$1,217
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$849	$1,099	$1,398	$1,300
Westchase, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,300	$1,300
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,478	$1,400
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$3,900	$848	$1,260	$1,450
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$879	$1,350	$1,540
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,325	$1,533	$1,610
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,377	$1,734	$1,734
Energy Corridor, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,276	$1,800	$1,835
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$985	$1,600	$1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,138	$1,350	$1,850
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,242	$1,518	$2,147	$1,860
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,239	$1,915
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,350	$2,373	$1,918
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,685	$1,815	$2,805	$1,934
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,397	$1,730	$2,150	$1,954
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,199	$1,998
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,000	$1,038	$1,600	$2,000
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,534	$2,150	$2,065
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$950	$1,295	$2,125
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,617	$1,600	$2,200
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$2,095	$1,050	$1,300	$2,200
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,150	$1,000	$1,500	$2,300
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,095	$1,625	$2,395
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$899	$1,694	$2,455	$2,425
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,416	$1,625	$2,500
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,523	$2,100	$2,500
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,473	$2,500
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,395	$2,200	$2,783
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	N/A	$1,955	$2,830	$2,950

Top Counties Near 77079

There are a total of 27 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 $1,999. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 19 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77079, Houston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77079, Houston, TX is 13.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77079, Houston, TX is 17.36% 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	$1,300	$1,350	$1,550	$1,450
Pasadena, TX	$828	$899	$1,250	$1,600
Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,299	$1,600	$1,900
Magnolia, TX	$2,000	$1,200	$1,799	$2,000
Northwest Harris, TX	$2,150	$1,100	$1,500	$2,150
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$2,450	$1,600	$1,968	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	$4,000	$1,505	$1,845	$2,300
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,123	$1,150	$1,400	$2,300
Brookshire, TX	$1,500	$1,449	$1,437	$2,397
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$1,400	$1,726	$1,865	$2,550

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 $2,150. A total of 26 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 $1,123 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,025 per month is 77380, The Woodlands, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $795. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 77079, Houston, TX is $1,300 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	$1,282	$1,782	$2,000
77084, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,246	$1,484	$1,800
77007, Houston, TX	$899	$1,689	$2,448	$2,400
77493, Northwest Harris, TX	N/A	$1,410	$1,812	$2,250
77077, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,155	$1,600	$2,500
77057, Houston, TX	$849	$1,205	$1,575	$1,450
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	N/A	$1,350	$1,762	$2,500
77082, Houston, TX	N/A	$948	$1,199	$1,750
77433, Northwest Harris, TX	$4,999	$1,386	$1,922	$2,575
77407, Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,562	$2,109	$2,300

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 $2,200. 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 $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $22.05. There are a total of 18 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 35 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 -0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20%, 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 $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.