Average Rent in 77098, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77098, Houston, TX Rents

77098 rentals average $1,335 for a studio rental to $6,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,940, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $169 (14.47%) year-over-year from $1,166 to $1,335. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $377 (-20.80%) year-over-year from $1,811 to $1,435. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $712 (-25.23%) year-over-year from $2,822 to $2,110. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4,077 (-50.96%) year-over-year from $7,999 to $3,923. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,942 (-22.34%) year-over-year from $8,692 to $6,750. 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 14.84% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.77% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.97% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.31% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 32.57% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$26.88	$1,335	$1,166 (14.47%)	$1,354 (-1.41%)
1 BR	$23.21	$1,435	$1,811 (-20.80%)	$1,399 (2.54%)
2 BR	$21.17	$2,110	$2,822 (-25.23%)	$2,334 (-9.61%)
3 BR	$21.99	$3,923	$7,999 (-50.96%)	$3,686 (6.42%)
4+ BR	$22.72	$6,750	$8,692 (-22.34%)	$5,373 (25.63%)

Historical Rents in 77098, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77098

There are a total of 32 cities nearby 77098. The average rent in 77098 is currently $1,877 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,085, 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 25.13% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.31% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77098, Houston, TX are about 33.32% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 49.01% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 total cities near 77098, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$810	$973	$1,200	$1,495
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,200	$1,500	$1,730
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,185	$1,480	$1,853
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,375	$1,900
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,650	$2,000
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,405	$1,998	$2,100
Missouri City, TX	$2,500	$1,104	$1,450	$2,200
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$1,425	$1,700	$2,300
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,270	$1,600	$2,350
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,875

Top Neighborhoods Near 77098

There are a total of 79 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 79 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 $1,775 per month. A total of 53 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 77098's average rent, which is actually $1,940. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77098, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $992 per month. Whereas, at $4,000 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	$900	$1,250	$1,273
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$889	$1,100	$1,375	$1,300
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$916	$874	$1,117	$1,349
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,149	$1,000	$1,200	$1,399
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,168	$1,480	$1,400
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$932	$1,250	$1,413
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$849	$1,059	$1,536	$1,436
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$785	$1,150	$1,480	$1,580
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$995	$1,145	$1,600	$1,674
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,582	$1,717	$1,750
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,213	$1,954	$1,750
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$995	$1,320	$2,100	$1,771
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,302	$1,734	$1,784
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,237	$1,600	$2,025	$1,847
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,425	$1,492	$2,110	$1,876
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,157	$1,900
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,400	$1,940	$1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,458	$2,000	$1,900
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,445	$1,900
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,350	$1,200	$1,950
Memorial, Houston, TX	$1,461	$1,490	$1,950	$1,950
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,200	$1,650	$1,995
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,200	$1,695	$2,098
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$1,198	$1,100	$1,500	$2,100
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$1,028	$1,300	$2,200
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,825	$1,225	$1,475	$2,250
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,620	$1,225	$1,300	$2,298
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,510	$1,700	$2,350	$2,555
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,043	$1,888	$2,423	$2,600
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,575	$2,000	$3,190	$2,700

Top Counties Near 77098

There are a total of 31 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 $1,900. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 17 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,096. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,650, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77098, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77098, Houston, TX is 2.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77098, Houston, TX is 25.06% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77098, Houston, TX is 36.02% 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	$810	$970	$1,198	$1,450
Baytown, TX	$713	$980	$1,295	$1,613
Houston, TX	$1,206	$1,200	$1,500	$1,800
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$968	$1,459	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$1,200	$1,025	$1,063	$1,900
Northwest Harris, TX	$949	$1,089	$1,428	$2,000
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,363	$1,124	$1,450	$2,250
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,256	$1,220	$1,461	$2,295
Sugar Land, TX	$1,850	$1,242	$1,676	$2,300
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,950	$1,353	$1,903	$2,650

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 $1,838. A total of 29 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 $1,115 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,825 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,167. That's at least $24 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 $1,500 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	$1,525	$1,700	$2,350	$2,500
77004, Houston, TX	$1,185	$1,379	$1,749	$1,999
77006, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,400	$2,191	$1,788
77057, Houston, TX	$889	$1,201	$1,660	$1,499
77027, Houston, TX	$1,448	$1,591	$2,145	$1,945
77009, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,199	$1,820	$1,600
77054, Houston, TX	$850	$1,150	$1,420	$1,400
77008, Houston, TX	$950	$1,328	$2,065	$2,600
77019, Houston, TX	$850	$1,619	$2,400	$2,259
77003, Houston, TX	$1,545	$1,100	$2,008	$2,599

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 $1,940. 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 $1,335 and an average price per square feet of $26.88. 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 $1,435 and an average price per square feet of $23.21. There are a total of 72 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 $2,110 and an average price per square feet of $21.17. There are a total of 74 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 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.51% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 77098, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in 77098, Houston, TX is around $1,552/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.