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 $2,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,600, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $684 (-46.75%) year-over-year from $1,463 to $779. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $55 (-4.89%) year-over-year from $1,124 to $1,069. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $112 (9.27%) year-over-year from $1,203 to $1,315. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $63 (3.65%) year-over-year from $1,737 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $62 (-2.85%) year-over-year from $2,162 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 1.23% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.38% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.86% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.80% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$19.97	$779	$1,463 (-46.75%)	$820 (-4.94%)
1 BR	$18.82	$1,069	$1,124 (-4.89%)	$1,129 (-5.34%)
2 BR	$14.41	$1,315	$1,203 (9.27%)	$1,166 (12.77%)
3 BR	$13.43	$1,800	$1,737 (3.65%)	$1,741 (3.41%)
4+ BR	$12.67	$2,100	$2,162 (-2.85%)	$2,290 (-8.31%)

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 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Alief, Houston, TX is The Woodlands, 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 10.14% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.79% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Alief, Houston, TX are about 12.12% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.11% 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	$1,195	$1,256	$1,600	$1,850
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,500	$2,000
Rosenberg, TX	$3,125	$1,273	$1,470	$2,000
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,030	N/A	$2,100
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,124	$1,573	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$2,050	$1,750	$2,350
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,147	$1,650	$2,400
Katy, TX	$3,000	$1,460	$1,458	$2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,970
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,290	$1,950	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Alief

There are a total of 67 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 67 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 $1,900 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,900. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Alief's average rent, which is only $1,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alief, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,095 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
Westchase, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,304	$1,242
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$1,427	$1,150	$1,400	$1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,183	$1,498	$1,400
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,195	$1,099	$1,249	$1,449
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,045	$1,400	$1,465
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,173	$1,480	$1,625
Braeburn, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,225	$1,625
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$925	$1,295	$1,999	$1,638
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,388	$1,795
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,397	$1,794	$1,798
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,215	$1,400	$1,850	$1,800
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$1,075	$1,497	$1,808
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,631	$2,009	$1,815
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,200	$873	$1,300	$1,825
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,238	$1,578	$2,025	$1,849
Energy Corridor, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,265	$1,725	$1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,558	$2,000	$1,953
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,492	$2,200	$1,965
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,407	$1,900	$2,000
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,320	$1,700	$2,100
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,123	$1,404	$2,200
Spring Shadows, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,325	$1,400	$2,350
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,100	$1,649	$2,400
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,663	$2,500
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,125	$1,745	$2,500
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,033	$2,229	$2,500	$2,500
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,620	$1,423	$1,450	$2,500
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,465	$1,693	$2,350	$2,700
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,475	$2,900
Cinco Ranch, TX	N/A	$1,615	$2,208	$2,900

Top Counties Near Alief

There are a total of 28 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 $2,000. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bryan-College Station, Bryan, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,683, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Alief, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Alief, Houston, TX is 43.55% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Alief, Houston, TX is 7.20% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Alief, Houston, TX is 7.69% 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	N/A	$950	$1,275	$1,695
Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,250	$1,600	$1,900
Northwest Harris, TX	$999	$1,168	$1,500	$2,150
Angleton, TX	N/A	$725	$1,150	$2,212
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,108	$1,450	$2,250
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$3,125	$1,250	$1,450	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$7,100	$1,254	$1,759	$2,350
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,075	$1,520	$2,400
Brookshire, TX	$2,150	$1,449	$1,964	$2,450
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,409	$1,940	$2,683

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 $2,000. A total of 10 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 $3,000 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $894. That's at least $8 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 $1,200 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,649 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	$1,014	$1,282	$1,500
77072, Houston, TX	$2,500	$1,138	$1,350	$1,700
77036, Houston, TX	N/A	$950	$1,300	$1,300
77082, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,099	$1,249	$1,599
77083, Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,550	$2,000
77074, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,400	$1,495
77498, Sugar Land, TX	$1,200	$1,189	$1,731	$2,100
77042, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,035	$1,450	$1,400
77071, Houston, TX	$1,200	$715	$1,300	$2,000
77477, Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,115	$1,383	$1,990

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 $1,600. 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 $1,015 and an average price per square feet of $18.82. There are a total of 18 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 $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $14.41. There are a total of 100 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 -0.47%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Alief, Houston, TX is around $1,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.