Average Rent in 77079, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77079, Houston, TX Rents

77079 rentals average $1,237 for a studio rental to $3,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,795, or roughly $17 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 decreased by $389 (-23.92%) year-over-year from $1,625 to $1,237. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $402 (-22.96%) year-over-year from $1,751 to $1,349. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $567 (-25.02%) year-over-year from $2,266 to $1,699. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $545 (-19.85%) year-over-year from $2,747 to $2,202. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (7.04%) year-over-year from $3,550 to $3,800. 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 down by 2.79% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.79% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.29% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$22.93	$1,237	$1,625 (-23.92%)	$1,625 (-23.92%)
1 BR	$20.60	$1,349	$1,751 (-22.96%)	$1,711 (-21.14%)
2 BR	$17.10	$1,699	$2,266 (-25.02%)	$2,280 (-25.49%)
3 BR	$15.17	$2,202	$2,747 (-19.85%)	$2,964 (-25.72%)
4+ BR	$16.34	$3,800	$3,550 (7.04%)	$3,458 (9.88%)

Historical Rents in 77079, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77079

There are a total of 35 cities nearby 77079. The average rent in 77079 is currently $1,900 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,009, 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 $3,000 per month.

Let's compare 77079, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 77079, Houston, TX is 28.06% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 16.26% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77079, Houston, TX are about 17.40% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.14% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 35 total cities near 77079, 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
Richmond, TX	$5,500	$1,393	$1,324	$2,075
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,508	$1,695	$2,203
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,124	$1,438	$2,223
Katy, TX	$3,000	$1,349	$1,458	$2,300
Pecan Grove, TX	$1,054	$1,273	$1,470	$2,443
New Territory, TX	N/A	$1,220	N/A	$2,500
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,209	$2,177	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 77079

There are a total of 79 neighborhoods in or near 77079. Some of these neighborhoods include Westchase, Sharpstown, and Greater Fondren Southwest. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 79 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 $1,800 per month. A total of 36 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77079's average rent, which is only $1,795. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77079, 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 77079. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westchase, Houston, TX	$850	$980	$1,300	$1,200
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
Greater Inwood, Houston, TX	$745	$860	$1,070	$1,400
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
Energy Corridor, Houston, TX	$1,058	$1,300	$1,700	$1,745
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,322	$1,792	$1,800
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$995	$1,150	$1,498	$1,800
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,506	$1,710	$1,817
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
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	$805	$978	$1,277	$1,980
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$895	$1,050	$1,590	$2,125
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
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,020	$1,200	$1,400	$2,200
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
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	$1,233	$1,830	$1,980	$2,575
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$2,259	$3,099	$2,600

Top Counties Near 77079

There are a total of 30 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 $1,875. 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 Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77079, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77079, Houston, TX is 5.60% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77079, Houston, TX is 18.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77079, Houston, TX is 20.71% 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	$2,575	$875	$1,195	$1,473
Pasadena, TX	$860	$955	$1,180	$1,500
Houston, TX	$1,374	$1,200	$1,500	$1,800
Northwest Harris, TX	$975	$1,090	$1,430	$2,000
Magnolia, TX	$7,750	$1,109	$1,650	$2,000
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
Brookshire, TX	$1,500	$1,449	$1,895	$2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,950	$1,266	$1,920	$2,500

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 $1,953. A total of 14 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 $1,274. That's at least $23 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 $1,196 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,579 per month. Which comes out to $17 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	$1,320	$1,675	$1,975
77077, Houston, TX	$1,149	$1,066	$1,453	$1,800
77084, Houston, TX	$1,065	$1,220	$1,545	$1,875
77057, Houston, TX	$889	$1,175	$1,700	$1,515
77082, Houston, TX	$850	$964	$1,200	$1,400
77007, Houston, TX	$1,516	$1,644	$2,350	$2,419
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,349	$1,837	$2,400
77493, Northwest Harris, TX	$2,600	$1,411	$1,723	$2,350
77042, Houston, TX	$995	$1,000	$1,350	$1,275
77063, Piney Point Village, TX	$1,153	$1,043	$1,400	$1,400

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 $1,795. 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 studio apartment in 77079, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,237 and an average price per square feet of $22.93. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 77079.

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 $20.60. There are a total of 43 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 $1,695 and an average price per square feet of $17.10. There are a total of 75 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 -0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 77079, Houston, TX is around $1,436/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.