Average Rent in 77096, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77096, Houston, TX Rents

77096 rentals average $799 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $16 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 increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $899 to $899. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $271 (-25.92%) year-over-year from $1,046 to $775. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $184 (-12.70%) year-over-year from $1,447 to $1,263. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $442 (18.34%) year-over-year from $2,408 to $2,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (4.48%) year-over-year from $3,350 to $3,500. 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 5.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.75% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$14.19	$775	$1,046 (-25.92%)	$1,206 (-35.78%)
2 BR	$14.11	$1,263	$1,447 (-12.70%)	$1,281 (-1.38%)
3 BR	$16.73	$2,850	$2,408 (18.34%)	$2,275 (25.27%)
4+ BR	$15.50	$3,500	$3,350 (4.48%)	$136,125 (-97.43%)

Historical Rents in 77096, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77096

There are a total of 28 cities nearby 77096. The average rent in 77096 is currently $1,915 per month. A total of 25 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 77096, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare 77096, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 61.14% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 77096, Houston, TX are about 20.63% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.32% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near 77096, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$828	$900	$1,250	$1,700
Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,620	$2,048	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,098	$1,300	$1,637	$1,870
Mission Bend, TX	$4,000	$1,627	$2,114	$1,995
Friendswood, TX	$1,900	$1,495	$1,900	$2,150
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
Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,340	$1,573	$2,450
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,998

Top Neighborhoods Near 77096

There are a total of 64 neighborhoods in or near 77096. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 64 total neighborhoods in or near 77096, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77096, Houston, TX is currently around $1,975 per month. A total of 57 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 77096's average rent, which is actually $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77096, 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 77096. 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	$1,409	$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	$1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,325	$1,533	$1,610
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,377	$1,734	$1,734
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,138	$1,350	$1,850
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,242	$1,524	$2,162	$1,860
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$985	$1,600	$1,900
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,075	$1,242	$1,908
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,350	$2,400	$1,950
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,397	$1,730	$2,127	$1,952
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
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,685	$1,815	$2,842	$2,020
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$895	$1,375	$2,075
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$2,150	$2,098
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$950	$1,273	$2,100
Westbury, Houston, TX	N/A	$963	$1,450	$2,125
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$2,095	$1,050	$1,300	$2,200
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,617	$1,600	$2,238
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,150	$1,000	$1,500	$2,298
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,382	$2,000	$2,375
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	$1,600	$1,123	$1,260	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,850	$1,745	$2,406	$2,406
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$899	$1,694	$2,453	$2,418
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,523	$2,100	$2,500
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,395	$2,200	$2,763
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,250	$1,575	$2,950

Top Counties Near 77096

There are a total of 27 counties located by 77096, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX, and Southeast Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,999. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 26 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 77096, Houston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77096, Houston, TX is 50.19% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77096, Houston, TX is 23.96% 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	$899	$1,250	$1,613
Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,300	$1,619	$1,904
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,675	$2,100
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
Angleton, TX	N/A	$750	$1,250	$2,353
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,500	$1,450	$2,428
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$1,400	$1,706	$1,865	$2,550

Top Zipcodes Near 77096

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77096, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,988. A total of 45 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 $3,000 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $993. That's at least $13 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 77096, Houston, TX is $1,300 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,667 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77096, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77007, Houston, TX	$899	$1,689	$2,445	$2,400
77057, Houston, TX	$849	$1,205	$1,563	$1,450
77449, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,282	$1,782	$2,000
77004, Houston, TX	$1,643	$1,300	$1,800	$2,204
77036, Houston, TX	N/A	$783	$1,250	$1,123
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,489	$1,450
77006, Houston, TX	$985	$1,398	$2,252	$1,846
77025, Houston, TX	$745	$1,300	$1,480	$1,615
77056, Houston, TX	$1,397	$1,800	$2,257	$2,000
77084, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,209	$1,484	$1,800

Frequently Asked Questions - 77096 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77096, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for 77096, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 77096, 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 77096, Houston, TX.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77096, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $799 and an average price per square feet of $14.19. There are a total of 11 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77096.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77096, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $14.11. There are a total of 18 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77096.

How have rent prices in 77096, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 77096, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.26%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 77096, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in 77096, Houston, TX is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.