Average Rent in Gulfton, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Gulfton, Houston, TX Rents

Gulfton rentals average $700 for a studio rental to $2,550 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,075, or roughly $14 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $700 to $700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (5.90%) year-over-year from $844 to $894. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $254 (-18.39%) year-over-year from $1,380 to $1,126. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $294 (-19.24%) year-over-year from $1,529 to $1,235. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $818 (47.23%) year-over-year from $1,732 to $2,550. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 21.09% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.17% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $9.23 $700 $700 (0.00%) $874 (-19.93%)
1 BR $15.06 $894 $844 (5.90%) $908 (-1.54%)
2 BR $13.65 $1,126 $1,380 (-18.39%) $1,154 (-2.45%)
3 BR $13.31 $1,235 $1,529 (-19.24%) $1,234 (0.12%)
4+ BR $16.26 $2,550 $1,732 (47.23%) $1,349 (89.02%)

Historical Rents in Gulfton, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Gulfton

There are a total of 31 cities nearby Gulfton. The average rent in Gulfton is currently $1,898 per month. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,095, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Gulfton, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,100 per month.

Let's compare Gulfton, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Gulfton, Houston, TX is 28.57% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 32.28% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Gulfton, Houston, TX are about 21.83% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 59.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near Gulfton, Houston, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Stafford, TX $1,363 $1,589 $1,948 $1,665
Pasadena, TX $828 $899 $1,250 $1,675
Houston, TX $1,025 $1,209 $1,500 $1,775
Mission Bend, TX $4,000 $2,729 $1,600 $2,000
Fresno, TX $900 N/A N/A $2,198
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,270 $1,725 $2,300
Sugar Land, TX $13,000 $1,742 $1,738 $2,350
Pearland, TX $1,350 $1,260 $1,580 $2,350
Pecan Grove, TX N/A $1,262 $1,549 $2,438
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,983

Top Neighborhoods Near Gulfton

There are a total of 74 neighborhoods in or near Gulfton. Some of these neighborhoods include Westwood, Sharpstown, and Greater Fondren Southwest. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 74 total neighborhoods in or near Gulfton, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Gulfton, Houston, TX is currently around $1,822 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,822. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Gulfton's average rent, which is only $1,075. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Gulfton, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $992 per month. Whereas, at $3,550 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Gulfton. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Westwood, Houston, TX $765 $851 $1,100 $992
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $796 $1,200 $1,082
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX $916 $840 $1,175 $1,200
Braeburn, Houston, TX N/A $999 $1,225 $1,225
Westchase, Houston, TX $850 $1,000 $1,295 $1,250
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $849 $1,099 $1,434 $1,288
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $910 $1,250 $1,400
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,175 $1,500 $1,400
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $745 $1,300 $1,533 $1,615
Briarforest, Houston, TX $995 $1,017 $1,600 $1,699
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,350 $1,364 $1,694 $1,734
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX $805 $959 $1,347 $1,776
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,425 $1,411 $2,098 $1,799
Westbury, Houston, TX $809 $900 $1,049 $1,800
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $922 $1,348 $1,808
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,284 $1,503 $2,178 $1,860
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,113 $1,300 $2,350 $1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,397 $1,708 $2,100 $1,941
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,025 $1,150 $1,990
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX $1,225 $860 $1,025 $2,013
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $2,095 $1,050 $1,250 $2,195
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX $900 $1,127 $1,800 $2,250
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX $1,000 $1,025 $1,438 $2,300
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX $899 $855 $1,040 $2,350
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,575 $2,200 $2,388
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $995 $2,265 $2,400
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $899 $1,689 $2,440 $2,418
Memorial, Houston, TX N/A $1,523 $2,050 $2,500
University Place, Houston, TX $1,075 $1,364 $1,998 $2,500
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $965 $1,298 $2,300 $2,750

Top Counties Near Gulfton

There are a total of 27 counties located by Gulfton, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,890. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Gulfton, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Gulfton, Houston, TX is 85.71% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Gulfton, Houston, TX is 33.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gulfton, Houston, TX is 25.11% more affordable 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 $950 $1,200 $1,643
Pasadena, TX $828 $875 $1,250 $1,650
Houston, TX $1,075 $1,209 $1,500 $1,835
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,050 $1,500 $1,995
Northwest Harris, TX $1,100 $1,058 $1,400 $2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $1,363 $1,589 $1,771 $2,200
Sugar Land, TX $4,000 $1,349 $1,750 $2,300
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $5,000 $1,150 $1,325 $2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $1,298 $1,500 $2,375
Fulshear-Simonton, TX $1,312 $1,353 $1,845 $2,550

Top Zipcodes Near Gulfton

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Gulfton, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,931. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77036, Houston, TX at $1,025 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 $998. That's at least $20 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Gulfton, Houston, TX is $1,223 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,575 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Gulfton, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77081, Houston, TX $700 $922 $1,145 $1,093
77096, Houston, TX $899 $838 $1,055 $1,329
77056, Houston, TX $1,397 $1,750 $2,200 $2,000
77057, Houston, TX $849 $1,175 $1,550 $1,434
77027, Houston, TX N/A $1,754 $2,115 $1,912
77025, Houston, TX $797 $1,285 $1,480 $1,615
77063, Piney Point Village, TX N/A $993 $1,500 $1,350
77074, Houston, TX $780 $999 $1,250 $1,400
77036, Houston, TX $750 $799 $1,156 $1,025
77035, Houston, TX $809 $878 $1,097 $1,200

Frequently Asked Questions - Gulfton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Gulfton, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Gulfton, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,075. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Gulfton, 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 Gulfton, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in Gulfton, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $700 and an average price per square feet of $9.23. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Gulfton.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Gulfton, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $900 and an average price per square feet of $15.06. There are a total of 21 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gulfton.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Gulfton, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,145 and an average price per square feet of $13.65. There are a total of 23 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gulfton.
How have rent prices in Gulfton, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Gulfton, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Gulfton, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Gulfton, Houston, TX is around $860/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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