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 $2,498 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,126, or roughly $15 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen 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 $51 (-5.45%) year-over-year from $930 to $879. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $272 (-19.12%) year-over-year from $1,420 to $1,149. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,635 (-55.61%) year-over-year from $2,940 to $1,305. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $582 (30.36%) year-over-year from $1,916 to $2,498. 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 up by 2.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.39% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 35.82% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $19.59 $800 $700 (14.29%) $882 (-9.35%)
1 BR $15.61 $879 $930 (-5.45%) $947 (-7.15%)
2 BR $13.65 $1,149 $1,420 (-19.12%) $1,159 (-0.91%)
3 BR $13.45 $1,305 $2,940 (-55.61%) $1,209 (7.93%)
4+ BR $15.40 $2,498 $1,916 (30.36%) $1,300 (92.12%)

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 $1,899 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,096, 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 24.25% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 28.04% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Gulfton, Houston, TX are about 10.02% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 53.26% 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
Pasadena, TX $850 $950 $1,250 $1,725
Stafford, TX $1,363 $1,635 $1,599 $1,747
Houston, TX $1,100 $1,201 $1,545 $1,800
Mission Bend, TX N/A $1,355 $1,625 $2,000
Katy, TX $3,000 $1,349 $1,750 $2,088
Fresno, TX $900 N/A $1,995 $2,125
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,270 $1,595 $2,300
Sugar Land, TX $13,000 $1,500 $1,700 $2,300
Pearland, TX $2,500 $1,269 $1,516 $2,400
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Gulfton

There are a total of 77 neighborhoods in or near Gulfton. Some of these neighborhoods include Westwood, Westchase, and Braeburn. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 77 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 $1,800 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Gulfton's average rent, which is only $1,126. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Gulfton, Greater Greenspoint has the most affordable average rent at $989 per month. Whereas, at $4,075 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 $850 $1,025 $992
Westchase, Houston, TX $850 $988 $1,299 $1,200
Braeburn, Houston, TX N/A $999 $1,225 $1,225
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $865 $1,250 $1,250
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX $826 $845 $1,105 $1,263
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $1,700 $1,100 $1,378 $1,300
Astrodome, Houston, TX $850 $1,100 $1,475 $1,400
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $940 $1,250 $1,400
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $730 $1,115 $1,480 $1,700
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX $849 $860 $1,038 $1,725
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX $900 $1,056 $1,538 $1,734
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $925 $1,289 $2,100 $1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,200 $1,298 $1,734 $1,792
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $965 $1,239 $1,958 $1,800
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $949 $1,390 $1,800
Briarforest, Houston, TX $995 $1,154 $1,625 $1,875
Westbury, Houston, TX $809 $894 $1,023 $1,885
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX $805 $959 $1,350 $1,890
University Place, Houston, TX $1,075 $1,400 $1,890 $1,900
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,182 $1,668 $2,196 $1,925
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,925 $1,495 $2,198 $1,989
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,459 $1,679 $2,221 $2,139
Memorial, Houston, TX N/A $1,550 $1,988 $2,209
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,475 $1,750 $2,300
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX N/A $1,163 $1,577 $2,338
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $1,975 $1,055 $1,270 $2,363
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,549 $1,870 $2,421 $2,595
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,850 $2,171 $2,625
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX $899 $877 $1,075 $2,650
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX $1,359 $2,152 $2,750 $2,763

Top Counties Near Gulfton

There are a total of 28 counties located by Gulfton, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX, and Needville, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,986. 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 $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,685, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Gulfton, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Gulfton, Houston, TX is 56.16% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Gulfton, Houston, TX is 17.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gulfton, Houston, TX is 3.14% 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 $1,250 $1,675
Houston, TX $1,100 $1,205 $1,527 $1,850
Needville, TX $2,100 $800 $1,188 $1,945
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,000 $1,475 $2,000
Northwest Harris, TX $1,600 $1,080 $1,463 $2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $1,363 $1,635 $1,569 $2,250
Sugar Land, TX $7,100 $1,325 $1,672 $2,300
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $3,125 $1,448 $1,250 $2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $1,265 $1,508 $2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX $2,950 $1,357 $1,869 $2,685

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 $2,000. 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 $3,550 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,020. 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 Gulfton, Houston, TX is $1,245 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,623 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 $800 $909 $1,295 $1,147
77096, Houston, TX $899 $855 $1,040 $1,895
77056, Houston, TX N/A $1,575 $2,000 $2,075
77057, Houston, TX $1,925 $1,200 $1,800 $1,500
77027, Houston, TX N/A $1,729 $2,419 $2,018
77005, West University Place, TX $1,698 $1,700 $2,800 $3,550
77025, Houston, TX $765 $1,102 $1,435 $1,700
77063, Piney Point Village, TX $1,700 $1,001 $1,500 $1,499
77036, Houston, TX $750 $852 $1,120 $1,100
77035, Houston, TX $809 $870 $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 $1,126. 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 2 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 $885 and an average price per square feet of $15.61. 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 $1,273 and an average price per square feet of $13.65. There are a total of 36 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 -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.56% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Gulfton, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Gulfton, Houston, TX is around $901/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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