Average Rent in Independence Heights, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Independence Heights, Houston, TX Rents

Independence Heights rentals average $1,125 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,900 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,550, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $72 (-6.04%) year-over-year from $1,197 to $1,125. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $176 (-10.67%) year-over-year from $1,648 to $1,473. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $467 (19.18%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,900. 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. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.91% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 22.98% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	N/A	$1,125	$1,197 (-6.04%)	$949 (18.54%)
2 BR	$17.67	$1,473	$1,648 (-10.67%)	$1,361 (8.17%)
3 BR	$15.58	$2,900	$2,433 (19.18%)	$2,900 (0.00%)

Historical Rents in Independence Heights, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Independence Heights

There are a total of 35 cities nearby Independence Heights. The average rent in Independence Heights is currently $1,900 per month. A total of 32 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 Independence Heights, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Independence Heights, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.49% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Independence Heights, Houston, TX are about 2.38% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 31.03% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 35 total cities near Independence Heights, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$845	$994	$1,239	$1,224
Pasadena, TX	$860	$960	$1,200	$1,533
Houston, TX	$1,351	$1,200	$1,500	$1,750
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,189	$1,475	$1,783
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,300	$1,880
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,353	$1,450	$1,900
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,131	$1,325	$1,950
Atascocita, TX	$1,405	$1,281	$1,600	$2,100
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,124	$1,438	$2,223
Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,270	$1,606	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Independence Heights

There are a total of 79 neighborhoods in or near Independence Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing, and Greater Eastwood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 79 total neighborhoods in or near Independence Heights, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Independence Heights, Houston, TX is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 74 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Independence Heights's average rent, which is actually $2,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Independence Heights, 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 Independence Heights. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$895	$888	$1,350	$1,100
Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,120	$1,225	$1,225
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$949	$1,013	$1,550	$1,350
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	$1,775	$1,005	$1,195	$1,395
Greater Inwood, Houston, TX	$745	$860	$1,070	$1,400
Eastex - Jensen, Houston, TX	$2,300	$825	$1,238	$1,500
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$1,748	$1,275	$1,200	$1,650
East Little York, Houston, TX	$1,200	$925	$1,050	$1,768
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$849	$1,006	$1,536	$1,790
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,111	$1,500	$1,821
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,442	$1,413	$2,110	$1,823
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,390	$1,578	$2,073	$1,842
Settagast, Houston, TX	$3,500	N/A	N/A	$1,850
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,376	$1,900	$1,895
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,395	$2,300	$1,933
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,380	$1,950	$1,950
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	$805	$978	$1,277	$1,980
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,075	$1,225	$2,000
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,359	$1,756	$2,397	$2,075
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,185	$1,448	$2,100
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,730	$1,195	$1,750	$2,125
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$895	$1,050	$1,590	$2,125
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,467	$1,295	$2,200	$2,150
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,465	$1,674	$2,150
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,020	$1,200	$1,400	$2,200
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$999	$1,233	$2,250
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$915	$975	$1,724	$2,250
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,520	$1,640	$2,350	$2,452
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,711	$2,860	$2,522
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$2,259	$3,099	$2,600

Top Counties Near Independence Heights

There are a total of 30 counties located by Independence Heights, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,875. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 30 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 Independence Heights, Houston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Independence Heights, Houston, TX is 2.44% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Independence Heights, Houston, TX is 8.73% more expensive 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
Baytown, TX	$700	$950	$1,250	$1,550
Houston, TX	$1,374	$1,200	$1,500	$1,800
Northeast Harris, TX	$5,000	$1,025	$1,263	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$980	$1,343	$1,900
Northwest Harris, TX	$975	$1,090	$1,430	$2,000
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,517	$1,165	$1,495	$2,057
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,099	$1,124	$1,448	$2,200
Sugar Land, TX	$1,127	$1,244	$1,665	$2,275
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,950	$1,266	$1,920	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Independence Heights

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Independence Heights, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,883. A total of 48 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 $2,730 per month is 77380, The Woodlands, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,329. That's at least $24 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Independence Heights, Houston, TX is $1,125 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,519 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Independence Heights, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77022, Houston, TX	$1,775	$1,100	$1,399	$1,800
77018, Houston, TX	$2,750	$1,349	$1,803	$2,400
77008, Houston, TX	$1,518	$1,415	$2,222	$2,682
77009, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,199	$1,871	$1,883
77007, Houston, TX	$1,516	$1,644	$2,350	$2,419
77026, Houston, TX	$500	$800	$1,000	$1,538
77091, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,005	$1,165	$2,099
77019, Houston, TX	$1,533	$1,725	$2,419	$2,180
77002, Houston, TX	$1,519	$2,000	$2,735	$2,200
77092, Houston, TX	$875	$925	$1,165	$1,625

Frequently Asked Questions - Independence Heights Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Independence Heights, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Independence Heights, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,550. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Independence Heights, 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 Independence Heights, Houston, TX.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Independence Heights, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,125. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Independence Heights.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Independence Heights, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,473 and an average price per square feet of $17.67. There are a total of 2 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Independence Heights.

How have rent prices in Independence Heights, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Independence Heights, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Independence Heights, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Independence Heights, Houston, TX is around $2,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.