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 $2,199 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,450, or roughly $14 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 decreased by $671 (-46.26%) year-over-year from $1,450 to $779. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $213 (-18.53%) year-over-year from $1,148 to $935. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $31 (-2.45%) year-over-year from $1,281 to $1,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (1.43%) year-over-year from $1,750 to $1,775. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $70 (3.27%) year-over-year from $2,128 to $2,198. 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 0.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.21% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.91% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.06% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$19.97	$779	$1,450 (-46.26%)	$820 (-4.94%)
1 BR	$17.98	$935	$1,148 (-18.53%)	$1,337 (-30.08%)
2 BR	$14.38	$1,250	$1,281 (-2.45%)	$1,225 (2.04%)
3 BR	$13.50	$1,775	$1,750 (1.43%)	$2,109 (-15.84%)
4+ BR	$11.88	$2,198	$2,128 (3.27%)	$2,121 (3.64%)

Historical Rents in Alief, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Alief

There are a total of 35 cities nearby Alief. The average rent in Alief is currently $1,900 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,009, 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 $3,000 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 14.18% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.69% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Alief, Houston, TX are about 12.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.62% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 35 total cities near Alief, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Houston, TX	$1,351	$1,200	$1,500	$1,750
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,189	$1,475	$1,783
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,353	$1,450	$1,900
Richmond, TX	$5,500	$1,393	$1,324	$2,075
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,100	$2,000	$2,100
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,508	$1,695	$2,203
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,124	$1,438	$2,223
Pecan Grove, TX	$1,054	$1,273	$1,470	$2,443
New Territory, TX	N/A	$1,220	N/A	$2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Alief

There are a total of 78 neighborhoods in or near Alief. Some of these neighborhoods include Westwood, Gulfton, and Westchase. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 78 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 $1,809 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,809. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Alief's average rent, which is only $1,450. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alief, 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 Alief. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westwood, Houston, TX	$765	$851	$1,052	$970
Gulfton, Houston, TX	$800	$902	$1,153	$1,140
Westchase, Houston, TX	$850	$980	$1,300	$1,200
Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,120	$1,225	$1,225
Braeburn, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,225	$1,225
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$900	$1,250	$1,250
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$916	$890	$1,107	$1,300
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$889	$1,042	$1,375	$1,300
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	$849	$947	$1,109	$1,345
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$949	$1,300	$1,380
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,198	$1,075	$1,500	$1,400
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,149	$1,061	$1,249	$1,444
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,115	$1,480	$1,580
Energy Corridor, Houston, TX	$1,058	$1,300	$1,700	$1,745
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$849	$1,006	$1,536	$1,790
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX	$850	N/A	$1,350	$1,799
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$995	$1,150	$1,498	$1,800
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,322	$1,792	$1,800
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,506	$1,710	$1,817
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,442	$1,413	$2,110	$1,823
Memorial, Houston, TX	$1,461	$1,550	$1,801	$1,889
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,376	$1,900	$1,895
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,380	$1,950	$1,950
Westbury, Houston, TX	$809	$945	$1,120	$1,963
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	$805	$978	$1,277	$1,980
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$895	$1,050	$1,590	$2,125
Spring Shadows, Houston, TX	N/A	$890	$1,400	$2,425
New Territory, TX	N/A	$1,220	N/A	$2,500
Cinco Ranch, TX	$1,565	$1,543	$2,142	$2,600
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX	$899	$855	$1,075	$2,775

Top Counties Near Alief

There are a total of 30 counties located by Alief, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX, and Northwest Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,875. 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 $1,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Alief, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Alief, Houston, TX is 67.62% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Alief, Houston, TX is 18.14% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Alief, Houston, TX is 7.52% 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	$860	$955	$1,180	$1,500
Houston, TX	$1,374	$1,200	$1,500	$1,800
Northwest Harris, TX	$975	$1,090	$1,430	$2,000
Angleton, TX	N/A	$675	$1,100	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,099	$1,124	$1,448	$2,200
Sugar Land, TX	$1,127	$1,244	$1,665	$2,275
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$3,128	$1,218	$1,461	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,253	$1,580	$2,300
Brookshire, TX	$1,500	$1,449	$1,895	$2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,950	$1,266	$1,920	$2,500

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 $1,925. A total of 8 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 $1,110 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,682 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,177. That's at least $21 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Alief, Houston, TX is $1,184 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,551 per month. Which comes out to $17 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	$920	$1,175	$1,329
77072, Houston, TX	$2,375	$948	$1,285	$1,550
77036, Houston, TX	$750	$850	$1,115	$1,110
77082, Houston, TX	$850	$964	$1,200	$1,400
77083, Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$879	$1,162	$1,900
77074, Houston, TX	$780	$999	$1,288	$1,300
77498, Sugar Land, TX	$1,200	$1,245	$1,715	$1,975
77042, Houston, TX	$995	$1,000	$1,350	$1,275
77071, Houston, TX	$1,200	$845	$1,251	$1,795
77477, Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,193	$1,433	$1,695

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 $1,450. 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 10 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 $929 and an average price per square feet of $17.98. There are a total of 45 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 $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $14.38. There are a total of 139 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 -0.46%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, 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 $1,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.