Average Rent in Alief, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Alief, Houston, TX Rents

Alief rentals average $779 for a studio rental to $2,078 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,650, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $41 (-4.94%) year-over-year from $820 to $779. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $127 (13.24%) year-over-year from $958 to $1,085. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $171 (14.54%) year-over-year from $1,179 to $1,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $13 (0.75%) year-over-year from $1,787 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.61%) year-over-year from $2,067 to $2,100. 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 1.70% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.74% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.89% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.44% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$19.97	$779	$820 (-4.94%)	$820 (-4.94%)
1 BR	$18.19	$1,085	$958 (13.24%)	$1,130 (-4.01%)
2 BR	$14.61	$1,350	$1,179 (14.54%)	$1,150 (17.41%)
3 BR	$13.43	$1,800	$1,787 (0.75%)	$1,662 (8.28%)
4+ BR	$12.68	$2,100	$2,067 (1.61%)	$2,373 (-11.52%)

Historical Rents in Alief, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Alief

There are a total of 29 cities nearby Alief. The average rent in Alief is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,199, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Alief, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Alief, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Alief, Houston, TX is 9.11% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 16.93% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Alief, Houston, TX are about 9.81% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.58% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near Alief, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Houston, TX	$1,161	$1,295	$1,663	$1,856
Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,665	$2,211	$1,969
Mission Bend, TX	$3,200	$1,355	$1,589	$2,000
Fresno, TX	$900	N/A	$1,995	$2,115
Rosenberg, TX	$1,250	$1,250	$1,250	$2,200
Katy, TX	$3,000	$1,460	$1,975	$2,323
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,269	$1,750	$2,373
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$2,175	$1,800	$2,400
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,363	$1,818	$3,150
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Alief

There are a total of 66 neighborhoods in or near Alief. Some of these neighborhoods include Westchase, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 66 total neighborhoods in or near Alief, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Alief, Houston, TX is currently around $1,959 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,959. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Alief's average rent, which is only $1,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alief, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,198 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Alief. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westchase, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,345	$1,335
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$976	$1,150	$1,475	$1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,175	$1,495	$1,400
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$950	$1,323	$1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,248	$1,350	$1,480	$1,615
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$2,550	$864	$1,300	$1,625
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,300	$2,150	$1,743
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,099	$1,200	$1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,377	$1,689	$1,780
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,350	$1,785
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,289	$2,018	$1,800
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,497	$1,800
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,495	$1,990	$1,860
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,500	$1,373	$1,900
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,602	$1,623	$1,900
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,235	$1,731	$2,362	$1,910
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,694	$2,025	$1,969
Energy Corridor, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,295	$1,838	$1,999
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,386	$1,998	$2,023
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,670	$2,100
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,279	$1,891	$2,258
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,416	$1,600	$2,375
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$2,000	$2,395
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,123	$1,325	$2,400
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,523	$2,400
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,116	$1,823	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,375	$2,050	$2,410
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,554	$1,729	$2,420	$2,550
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,600	$3,100
Cinco Ranch, TX	N/A	$1,706	$2,466	$3,150

Top Counties Near Alief

There are a total of 29 counties located by Alief, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX, and Needville, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,955. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 5 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 $2,695, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Alief, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Alief, Houston, TX is 60.46% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Alief, Houston, TX is 0.94% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Alief, Houston, TX is 1.85% 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	$850	$950	$1,273	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,290	$1,650	$1,900
Needville, TX	$1,700	N/A	$1,025	$1,955
Northwest Harris, TX	$999	$1,194	$1,507	$2,200
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$900	$1,665	$1,957	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$3,200	$1,422	$1,750	$2,350
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,250	$1,138	$1,250	$2,350
Brookshire, TX	$2,000	$1,449	$1,437	$2,400
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$950	$1,500	$2,500
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,950	$1,460	$1,879	$2,695

Top Zipcodes Near Alief

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Alief, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,067. A total of 9 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 $1,345 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,950 per month is 77096, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $860. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Alief, Houston, TX is $1,274 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,693 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Alief, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77099, Houston, TX	$779	$1,029	$1,315	$1,555
77072, Houston, TX	$2,500	$1,188	$1,385	$1,713
77036, Houston, TX	N/A	$950	$1,300	$1,345
77082, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,099	$1,249	$1,699
77083, Mission Bend, TX	$3,200	$1,355	$1,275	$2,000
77074, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,285	$1,650
77498, Sugar Land, TX	$1,200	$1,380	$1,689	$2,100
77042, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,075	$1,450	$1,475
77071, Houston, TX	$2,550	$808	$1,300	$2,000
77477, Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,665	$1,824	$1,855

Frequently Asked Questions - Alief Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Alief, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,650. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Alief, 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 Alief, Houston, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Alief, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $779 and an average price per square feet of $19.97. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Alief.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,069 and an average price per square feet of $18.19. There are a total of 17 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Alief.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $14.61. There are a total of 80 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Alief.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Alief, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Alief, Houston, TX is around $1,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.