Average Rent in 77081, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77081, Houston, TX Rents

77081 rentals average $700 for a studio rental to $1,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,077, or roughly $14 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 $165 (-19.04%) year-over-year from $865 to $700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-12.01%) year-over-year from $1,037 to $912. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $225 (-16.46%) year-over-year from $1,365 to $1,140. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $873 (-40.09%) year-over-year from $2,178 to $1,305. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,283 (-49.68%) year-over-year from $2,583 to $1,300. 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 10.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.40% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 17.84% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 49.01% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$9.23	$700	$865 (-19.04%)	$1,194 (-41.37%)
1 BR	$15.12	$912	$1,037 (-12.01%)	$1,098 (-16.97%)
2 BR	$13.64	$1,140	$1,365 (-16.46%)	$1,195 (-4.60%)
3 BR	$13.61	$1,305	$2,178 (-40.09%)	$1,234 (5.80%)
4+ BR	$13.54	$1,300	$2,583 (-49.68%)	$1,349 (-3.62%)

Historical Rents in 77081, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77081

There are a total of 33 cities nearby 77081. The average rent in 77081 is currently $1,898 per month. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,100, 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 $3,200 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 41.14% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 32.56% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 77081, Houston, TX are about 23.68% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 60.31% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 33 total cities near 77081, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,589	$1,688	$1,665
Houston, TX	$1,149	$1,205	$1,499	$1,702
Richmond, TX	$5,500	$1,393	$1,299	$1,995
Mission Bend, TX	$4,000	$2,729	$1,930	$2,000
Fresno, TX	$900	$1,850	$2,000	$2,198
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,117	$1,598	$2,300
Pearland, TX	$200	$1,275	$1,631	$2,300
Pecan Grove, TX	$1,054	$1,154	$1,470	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$1,742	$1,750	$2,400
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,975

Top Neighborhoods Near 77081

There are a total of 78 neighborhoods in or near 77081. Some of these neighborhoods include Gulfton, Sharpstown, and Greater Fondren Southwest. 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 $1,753 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,753. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77081's average rent, which is only $1,077. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77081, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $992 per month. Whereas, at $3,500 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	$700	$898	$1,140	$1,045
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$796	$1,200	$1,092
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$916	$848	$1,141	$1,200
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$847	$1,042	$1,375	$1,250
Westchase, Houston, TX	$850	$1,000	$1,299	$1,275
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,175	$1,498	$1,400
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$920	$1,212	$1,400
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,300	$1,480	$1,580
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,015	$1,004	$1,200	$1,599
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$995	$1,044	$1,500	$1,664
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	$805	$959	$1,195	$1,695
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,331	$1,689	$1,734
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,519	$1,600	$1,755
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,408	$1,425	$2,035	$1,798
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,295	$1,474	$2,089	$1,825
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,310	$2,198	$1,850
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,100	$1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,138	$1,350	$1,850
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,620	$1,075	$1,225	$1,888
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,397	$1,555	$2,100	$1,921
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,100	$1,650	$1,998
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,200	$1,325	$2,000
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,136	$1,750	$2,000
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,707	$1,823	$2,805	$2,020
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,208	$1,294	$2,100	$2,100
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$948	$1,095	$1,387	$2,175
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$934	$1,689	$2,319	$2,279
Memorial, Houston, TX	$1,461	$1,469	$2,100	$2,285
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,025	$1,425	$2,300
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,380	$1,995	$2,500

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 $1,895. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,125. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,580, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77081, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77081, Houston, TX is 82.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77081, Houston, TX is 32.51% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77081, Houston, TX is 24.21% 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	$828	$965	$1,150	$1,300
Baytown, TX	$738	$950	$1,250	$1,658
Houston, TX	$1,165	$1,209	$1,495	$1,800
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$980	$1,459	$1,873
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,075	$1,060	$1,390	$2,000
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,363	$1,589	$1,500	$2,235
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,256	$1,216	$1,441	$2,295
Sugar Land, TX	$2,600	$1,318	$1,750	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,306	$1,535	$2,300
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$1,312	$1,375	$1,869	$2,580

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 $1,885. 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 $1,025 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,750 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,142. That's at least $22 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 $1,205 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,578 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	$889	$1,200	$1,628	$1,500
77007, Houston, TX	$984	$1,665	$2,300	$2,238
77004, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,329	$1,800	$1,939
77036, Houston, TX	$750	$800	$1,189	$1,025
77449, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,282	$1,777	$1,980
77006, Houston, TX	$1,459	$1,440	$2,188	$1,800
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,148	$1,450	$1,407
77056, Houston, TX	$1,383	$1,612	$2,195	$2,000
77063, Piney Point Village, TX	$845	$1,000	$1,499	$1,300
77025, Houston, TX	$772	$1,269	$1,435	$1,520

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 $1,077. 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 $700 and an average price per square feet of $9.23. There are a total of 1 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 $15.12. There are a total of 25 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 $1,140 and an average price per square feet of $13.64. There are a total of 26 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 -0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.40% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 77081, Houston, TX is around $862/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.