Average Rent in 77081, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77081, Houston, TX Rents

77081 rentals average $800 for a studio rental to $3,595 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,147, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $100 (14.29%) year-over-year from $700 to $800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $40 (-4.27%) year-over-year from $940 to $900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $264 (-18.68%) year-over-year from $1,414 to $1,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,440 (-47.29%) year-over-year from $3,045 to $1,605. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $812 (29.16%) year-over-year from $2,783 to $3,595. 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 14.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.42% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 26.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 27.03% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$19.59	$800	$700 (14.29%)	$1,194 (-33.00%)
1 BR	$15.67	$900	$940 (-4.27%)	$1,105 (-18.62%)
2 BR	$13.70	$1,150	$1,414 (-18.68%)	$1,186 (-3.01%)
3 BR	$13.89	$1,605	$3,045 (-47.29%)	$1,209 (32.74%)
4+ BR	$16.25	$3,595	$2,783 (29.16%)	$1,300 (176.54%)

Historical Rents in 77081, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77081

There are a total of 31 cities nearby 77081. The average rent in 77081 is currently $1,899 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,096, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77081, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,100 per month.

Let's compare 77081, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 77081, Houston, TX is 24.25% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 24.59% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 77081, Houston, TX are about 8.11% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.61% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near 77081, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$850	$950	$1,250	$1,725
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,635	$1,599	$1,747
Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,201	$1,545	$1,800
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,625	$2,000
Fresno, TX	$900	N/A	$1,995	$2,125
Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,380	$1,943	$2,200
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,270	$1,595	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$1,500	$1,700	$2,300
Pearland, TX	$2,500	$1,269	$1,516	$2,400
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 77081

There are a total of 78 neighborhoods in or near 77081. Some of these neighborhoods include Gulfton, Westchase, and Sharpstown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 78 total neighborhoods in or near 77081, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77081, Houston, TX is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77081's average rent, which is only $1,147. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77081, Greater Greenspoint has the most affordable average rent at $989 per month. Whereas, at $4,075 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 77081. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gulfton, Houston, TX	$800	$885	$1,273	$1,126
Westchase, Houston, TX	$850	$988	$1,299	$1,200
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$865	$1,250	$1,250
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$826	$845	$1,105	$1,263
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$1,700	$1,100	$1,378	$1,300
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$940	$1,250	$1,400
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$850	$1,100	$1,475	$1,400
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,200	$1,599
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$730	$1,115	$1,480	$1,700
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$925	$1,289	$2,100	$1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,298	$1,734	$1,792
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,626	$1,673	$1,795
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,239	$1,958	$1,800
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$995	$1,154	$1,625	$1,875
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,400	$1,890	$1,900
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,500	$1,450	$1,900
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,182	$1,668	$2,196	$1,925
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,925	$1,495	$2,198	$1,989
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,450	$988	$1,150	$1,995
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,777	$1,273	$1,675	$2,100
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,459	$1,679	$2,221	$2,139
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,000	$1,049	$1,363	$2,200
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,988	$2,209
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,015	$1,338	$2,300
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,475	$1,750	$2,300
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,163	$1,577	$2,338
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,975	$1,055	$1,270	$2,363
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,549	$1,870	$2,421	$2,595
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX	$899	$877	$1,075	$2,650
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,020	$2,038	$3,260	$2,800

Top Counties Near 77081

There are a total of 28 counties located by 77081, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,986. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,685, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77081, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77081, Houston, TX is 56.16% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77081, Houston, TX is 14.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77081, Houston, TX is 1.35% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$850	$950	$1,250	$1,675
Baytown, TX	$700	$963	$1,300	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,205	$1,527	$1,850
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,475	$2,000
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,600	$1,080	$1,463	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,363	$1,635	$1,569	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	$7,100	$1,325	$1,672	$2,300
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$3,125	$1,448	$1,250	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,265	$1,508	$2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,950	$1,357	$1,869	$2,685

Top Zipcodes Near 77081

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77081, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77036, Houston, TX at $1,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,550 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,073. 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 77081, Houston, TX is $1,245 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,623 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77081, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77057, Houston, TX	$1,925	$1,200	$1,800	$1,500
77007, Houston, TX	$1,554	$1,863	$2,407	$2,555
77004, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,367	$1,750	$2,300
77027, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,729	$2,419	$2,018
77449, Houston, TX	$850	$1,275	$1,724	$1,955
77054, Houston, TX	$850	$1,100	$1,475	$1,438
77056, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,575	$2,000	$2,075
77006, Houston, TX	$985	$1,395	$2,175	$1,795
77063, Piney Point Village, TX	$1,700	$1,001	$1,500	$1,499
77025, Houston, TX	$765	$1,102	$1,435	$1,700

Frequently Asked Questions - 77081 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77081, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for 77081, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,147. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 77081, 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 77081, Houston, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in 77081, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $800 and an average price per square feet of $19.59. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 77081.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77081, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $909 and an average price per square feet of $15.67. There are a total of 23 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77081.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77081, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $13.70. There are a total of 39 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77081.

How have rent prices in 77081, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 77081, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.47% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 77081, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in 77081, Houston, TX is around $918/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.