Average Rent in 77098, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77098, Houston, TX Rents

77098 rentals average $1,380 for a studio rental to $7,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $23 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 increased by $575 (71.43%) year-over-year from $805 to $1,380. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $319 (-18.03%) year-over-year from $1,769 to $1,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $638 (-22.45%) year-over-year from $2,840 to $2,203. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,754 (-46.77%) year-over-year from $8,026 to $4,273. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,150 (67.74%) year-over-year from $4,650 to $7,800. 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 up by 20.61% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.18% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.98% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.47% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $20.85 $1,380 $805 (71.43%) $1,358 (1.66%)
1 BR $23.50 $1,450 $1,769 (-18.03%) $1,391 (4.28%)
2 BR $21.37 $2,203 $2,840 (-22.45%) $2,512 (-12.32%)
3 BR $25.88 $4,273 $8,026 (-46.77%) $3,686 (15.91%)
4+ BR $24.21 $7,800 $4,650 (67.74%) $5,589 (39.57%)

Historical Rents in 77098, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77098

There are a total of 33 cities nearby 77098. The average rent in 77098 is currently $1,920 per month. A total of 24 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,050, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77098, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare 77098, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 77098, Houston, TX is 38.80% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77098, Houston, TX are about 39.13% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 52.66% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 33 total cities near 77098, Houston, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX $860 $960 $1,174 $1,500
Houston, TX $1,300 $1,200 $1,500 $1,750
Stafford, TX $1,363 $1,207 $1,470 $1,850
Channelview, TX $3,000 $825 $1,350 $1,900
Mission Bend, TX N/A $1,355 $1,500 $1,963
Fresno, TX N/A $1,475 $2,000 $2,100
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,150 $1,450 $2,200
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,742 $1,699 $2,250
Pearland, TX N/A $1,302 $1,620 $2,350
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 77098

There are a total of 81 neighborhoods in or near 77098. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Greater Fondren Southwest. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 81 total neighborhoods in or near 77098, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77098, Houston, TX is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 62 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 77098's average rent, which is actually $2,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77098, 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 77098. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $883 $1,250 $1,250
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $889 $1,010 $1,353 $1,280
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX $826 $885 $1,107 $1,300
Astrodome, Houston, TX $850 $1,080 $1,495 $1,395
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX $1,015 $990 $1,200 $1,421
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $940 $1,250 $1,450
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $710 $1,105 $1,463 $1,480
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX $849 $1,000 $1,536 $1,735
Briarforest, Houston, TX $995 $1,198 $1,500 $1,800
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,300 $1,397 $1,817 $1,817
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,500 $1,030 $1,205 $1,850
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX N/A $1,623 $1,850 $1,850
MacGregor, Houston, TX $1,395 $1,160 $1,585 $1,850
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,250 $1,350 $2,265 $1,875
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,330 $1,560 $2,168 $1,900
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A $999 $1,500 $1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,560 $1,368 $2,000 $1,945
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $1,999 $1,149 $1,200 $1,950
University Place, Houston, TX $1,075 $1,372 $1,900 $1,950
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,442 $1,413 $2,200 $1,965
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX $895 $1,100 $1,590 $2,075
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,730 $1,200 $1,755 $2,100
Acres Home, Houston, TX $2,000 $1,497 $1,550 $2,150
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,518 $1,300 $2,185 $2,150
Memorial, Houston, TX $1,461 $1,550 $1,924 $2,153
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $2,142 $1,200 $1,375 $2,205
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,075 $1,175 $2,225
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,476 $1,659 $2,339 $2,442
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,657 $2,200 $3,004 $2,600
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,005 $1,750 $2,805 $2,600

Top Counties Near 77098

There are a total of 30 counties located by 77098, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,925. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 23 counties have 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 $2,583, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77098, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77098, Houston, TX is 11.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77098, Houston, TX is 23.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77098, Houston, TX is 39.35% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX $860 $960 $1,167 $1,500
Baytown, TX $700 $950 $1,250 $1,645
Houston, TX $1,354 $1,199 $1,500 $1,800
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $980 $1,470 $1,950
Northeast Harris, TX $5,000 $950 $1,345 $1,950
Northwest Harris, TX $1,215 $1,075 $1,400 $2,050
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $1,348 $1,193 $1,450 $2,200
Sugar Land, TX $1,127 $1,260 $1,685 $2,250
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $1,500 $1,218 $1,450 $2,290
Fulshear-Simonton, TX $2,950 $1,349 $1,970 $2,583

Top Zipcodes Near 77098

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77098, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,900. A total of 36 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 $1,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,280 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,123. 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 77098, Houston, TX is $1,150 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,566 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77098, 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 $1,459 $1,659 $2,339 $2,400
77004, Houston, TX $1,310 $1,332 $1,650 $2,100
77006, Houston, TX $1,250 $1,440 $2,251 $1,795
77057, Houston, TX $889 $1,150 $1,695 $1,450
77027, Houston, TX $1,427 $1,497 $2,242 $2,033
77009, Houston, TX $1,734 $1,199 $1,850 $1,849
77054, Houston, TX $825 $1,015 $1,400 $1,388
77008, Houston, TX $1,671 $1,403 $2,235 $2,725
77019, Houston, TX $1,400 $1,713 $2,448 $2,285
77003, Houston, TX $1,545 $1,318 $2,020 $2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - 77098 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77098, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for 77098, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 77098, 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 77098, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in 77098, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,380 and an average price per square feet of $20.85. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 77098.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77098, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $23.50. There are a total of 79 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77098.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77098, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $21.37. There are a total of 73 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77098.
How have rent prices in 77098, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 77098, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.71%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.47% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 77098, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 77098, Houston, TX is around $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.