Average Rent in 77098, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77098, Houston, TX Rents

77098 rentals average $825 for a studio rental to $5,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,829, or roughly $22 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $521 (-38.72%) year-over-year from $1,346 to $825. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-2.11%) year-over-year from $1,583 to $1,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (3.06%) year-over-year from $2,439 to $2,514. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,987 (-33.48%) year-over-year from $5,934 to $3,948. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,483 (-41.54%) year-over-year from $8,383 to $4,900. 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 16.31% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.89% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 37.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 25.48% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $24.86 $825 $1,346 (-38.72%) $1,350 (-38.90%)
1 BR $22.82 $1,550 $1,583 (-2.11%) $1,450 (6.87%)
2 BR $22.55 $2,514 $2,439 (3.06%) $2,065 (21.74%)
3 BR $19.35 $3,948 $5,934 (-33.48%) $3,686 (7.09%)
4+ BR $22.10 $4,900 $8,383 (-41.54%) $5,265 (-6.93%)

Historical Rents in 77098, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77098

There are a total of 28 cities nearby 77098. The average rent in 77098 is currently $1,980 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,237, 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 $3,150 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 10.61% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.57% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77098, Houston, TX are about 36.22% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 53.76% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near 77098, Houston, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Humble, TX $799 $967 $1,332 $1,237
Pasadena, TX $850 $998 $1,295 $1,750
Houston, TX $1,200 $1,295 $1,650 $1,850
Stafford, TX N/A $1,658 $2,326 $1,884
Mission Bend, TX $3,200 $1,355 $1,589 $2,000
Fresno, TX $900 $1,850 $2,000 $2,145
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,124 $1,800 $2,350
Sugar Land, TX $13,000 $1,925 $1,800 $2,400
Pearland, TX $2,500 $1,275 $1,600 $2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $3,100

Top Neighborhoods Near 77098

There are a total of 65 neighborhoods in or near 77098. Some of these neighborhoods include Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Astrodome, and Eldridge - West Oaks. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 65 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 $1,928 per month. A total of 26 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,928. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77098's average rent, which is only $1,829. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77098, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,064 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 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
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $976 $1,150 $1,438 $1,341
Astrodome, Houston, TX $1,198 $1,200 $1,488 $1,400
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX $1,195 $1,075 $1,249 $1,463
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $950 $1,350 $1,550
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX $2,550 $864 $1,300 $1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,248 $1,350 $1,650 $1,615
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $879 $1,300 $1,650
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,250 $1,393 $1,664 $1,734
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,320 $2,188 $1,750
Sunnyside, Houston, TX $1,150 $775 $1,350 $1,850
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,544 $1,550 $1,965 $1,860
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,790 $1,650 $2,020 $1,905
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,275 $1,639 $2,350 $1,909
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $975 $1,289 $2,048 $1,928
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $1,100 $1,149 $1,225 $1,975
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX N/A $1,531 $1,600 $1,995
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,025 $1,100 $1,995
University Place, Houston, TX $1,335 $1,382 $1,995 $1,995
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,373 $1,705 $2,000
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,128 $1,000 $1,650 $2,000
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,417 $1,815 $2,591 $2,020
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $1,750 $998 $1,250 $2,100
Memorial, Houston, TX N/A $1,450 $1,978 $2,200
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX $1,000 $1,095 $1,800 $2,300
Acres Home, Houston, TX $2,325 $1,225 $1,450 $2,300
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,095 $1,273 $2,050 $2,338
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $2,620 $1,416 $1,600 $2,400
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,550 $2,100 $2,400
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,559 $1,739 $2,420 $2,470
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX $1,350 $1,273 $1,933 $2,475

Top Counties Near 77098

There are a total of 29 counties located by 77098, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,975. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,295. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,600, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77098, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77098, Houston, TX is 39.39% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77098, Houston, TX is 26.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77098, Houston, TX is 41.08% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baytown, TX $700 $975 $1,300 $1,649
Pasadena, TX $850 $950 $1,250 $1,695
Houston, TX $1,260 $1,295 $1,625 $1,900
Northeast Harris, TX $655 $995 $1,250 $1,900
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,072 $1,500 $2,100
Northwest Harris, TX $999 $1,150 $1,503 $2,150
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $900 $1,665 $1,983 $2,300
Sugar Land, TX $3,200 $1,348 $1,750 $2,350
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $3,125 $1,195 $1,250 $2,350
Fulshear-Simonton, TX N/A $1,295 $1,930 $2,600

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 $1,923. A total of 22 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 $1,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,800 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,143. 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 77098, Houston, TX is $1,259 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,581 per month. Which comes out to $18 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 $1,564 $1,719 $2,400 $2,430
77004, Houston, TX $1,148 $1,295 $1,735 $2,300
77006, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,350 $2,154 $1,687
77057, Houston, TX $799 $1,205 $1,613 $1,450
77027, Houston, TX $1,485 $1,684 $1,945 $1,865
77009, Houston, TX $975 $1,289 $1,910 $1,683
77054, Houston, TX $1,198 $1,188 $1,499 $1,450
77008, Houston, TX $1,138 $1,300 $2,462 $2,900
77019, Houston, TX $895 $1,400 $2,418 $2,444
77003, Houston, TX $4,500 $1,645 $2,400 $2,100

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 $1,829. 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 $825 and an average price per square feet of $24.86. There are a total of 9 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 $1,492 and an average price per square feet of $22.82. There are a total of 69 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 $2,287 and an average price per square feet of $22.55. There are a total of 52 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 -0.39%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.33% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 77098, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 77098, Houston, TX is around $1,463/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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