Average Rent in Gulfton, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Gulfton, Houston, TX Rents

Gulfton rentals average $800 for a studio rental to $3,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,104, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $100 (14.29%) year-over-year from $700 to $800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $37 (-3.96%) year-over-year from $931 to $894. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $174 (-13.20%) year-over-year from $1,319 to $1,145. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,605 (-53.32%) year-over-year from $3,010 to $1,405. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (3.85%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $2,250. 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 3.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.95% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.07% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.19% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$19.59	$800	$700 (14.29%)	$891 (-10.19%)
1 BR	$15.38	$894	$931 (-3.96%)	$860 (3.93%)
2 BR	$13.65	$1,145	$1,319 (-13.20%)	$1,162 (-1.42%)
3 BR	$13.77	$1,405	$3,010 (-53.32%)	$1,209 (16.20%)
4+ BR	$14.85	$2,250	$2,167 (3.85%)	$1,300 (73.08%)

Historical Rents in Gulfton, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Gulfton

There are a total of 32 cities nearby Gulfton. The average rent in Gulfton is currently $1,938 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,045, 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 $3,000 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 9.03% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 29.89% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Gulfton, Houston, TX are about 19.88% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 42.35% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 total cities near Gulfton, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Houston, TX	$1,197	$1,185	$1,500	$1,800
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,220	$1,475	$1,852
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,500	$1,975
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,100	N/A	$2,100
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,629	$1,738	$2,250
Richmond, TX	$1,968	$1,740	$1,350	$2,270
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,285	$1,495	$2,275
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,258	$1,580	$2,400
Manvel, TX	$1,125	$1,325	$2,175	$2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Gulfton

There are a total of 76 neighborhoods in or near Gulfton. Some of these neighborhoods include Westwood, Westchase, and Braeburn. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 76 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 $1,864 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,864. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Gulfton's average rent, which is only $1,104. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Gulfton, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $979 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 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	$830	$1,026	$979
Westchase, Houston, TX	$850	$950	$1,293	$1,127
Braeburn, Houston, TX	N/A	$975	$1,225	$1,250
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$883	$1,300	$1,300
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$1,700	$1,020	$1,365	$1,300
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$826	$874	$1,106	$1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$850	$1,050	$1,500	$1,400
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	$849	$1,070	$1,075	$1,400
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$940	$1,250	$1,450
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$710	$1,105	$1,480	$1,585
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$875	$1,339	$1,595
Westbury, Houston, TX	$809	$945	$1,049	$1,775
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,397	$1,817	$1,817
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,325	$2,250	$1,830
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,382	$1,850	$1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,350	$1,948	$1,943
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$995	$1,195	$1,600	$1,950
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,415	$1,213	$2,100	$1,973
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,292	$1,650	$2,200	$1,989
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,459	$1,400	$2,207	$2,000
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,111	$1,595	$2,000
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	$805	$959	$1,350	$2,000
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,450	$1,700	$2,250
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$1,000	$1,025	$1,625	$2,250
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,359	$1,840	$2,416	$2,290
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$2,200	$1,075	$1,250	$2,500
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$872	$1,003	$1,765	$2,550
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,005	$1,750	$2,925	$2,650
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,482	$1,688	$2,359	$2,750
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX	$899	$848	$1,040	$2,750

Top Counties Near Gulfton

There are a total of 28 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 $1,975. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of one county has 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 $2,595, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Gulfton, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Gulfton, Houston, TX is 62.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Gulfton, Houston, TX is 22.48% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gulfton, Houston, TX is 23.04% 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	$900	$1,225	$1,600
Pasadena, TX	$1,000	$860	$1,250	$1,666
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,169	$1,500	$1,850
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,695	$1,090	$1,475	$2,100
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$922	$1,500	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,363	$1,237	$1,495	$2,200
Sugar Land, TX	$1,200	$1,277	$1,700	$2,300
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,895	$1,448	$1,423	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,189	$1,548	$2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,950	$1,347	$1,895	$2,595

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 $1,990. 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 $1,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,650 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,035. 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 $1,175 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,600 per month. Which comes out to $18 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	$800	$935	$1,149	$1,147
77096, Houston, TX	$899	$841	$1,015	$2,240
77056, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,650	$2,299	$2,280
77057, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,150	$1,600	$1,365
77027, Houston, TX	$1,669	$1,500	$2,282	$2,040
77005, West University Place, TX	$1,648	$1,648	$2,275	$3,650
77025, Houston, TX	$745	$1,108	$1,450	$1,639
77063, Piney Point Village, TX	$1,700	$1,001	$1,375	$1,400
77036, Houston, TX	$750	$850	$1,118	$1,100
77035, Houston, TX	$809	$907	$1,094	$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 $1,104. 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 $800 and an average price per square feet of $19.59. 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 $894 and an average price per square feet of $15.38. There are a total of 22 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 $1,147 and an average price per square feet of $13.65. There are a total of 28 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 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.53% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Gulfton, Houston, TX is around $883/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.