Average Rent in Independence Heights, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Independence Heights, Houston, TX Rents

Independence Heights rentals average $911 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,500 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $285 (-23.84%) year-over-year from $1,196 to $911. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $388 (27.48%) year-over-year from $1,412 to $1,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $123 (-4.69%) year-over-year from $2,623 to $2,500. 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 up by 8.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.85% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$15.21	$911	$1,196 (-23.84%)	$860 (5.90%)
2 BR	$17.30	$1,800	$1,412 (27.48%)	$1,313 (37.06%)
3 BR	$19.13	$2,500	$2,623 (-4.69%)	$2,750 (-9.11%)

Historical Rents in Independence Heights, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Independence Heights

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Independence Heights. The average rent in Independence Heights is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,199, 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 $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Independence Heights, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 38.04% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Independence Heights, Houston, TX are about 16.85% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.05% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Independence Heights, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$799	$969	$1,339	$1,199
Pasadena, TX	$850	$995	$1,295	$1,795
Houston, TX	$1,161	$1,295	$1,663	$1,856
Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,665	$2,211	$1,969
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,095	$1,388	$1,985
Mission Bend, TX	$3,200	$1,355	$1,589	$2,000
Fresno, TX	$900	N/A	$1,995	$2,115
Atascocita, TX	$7,500	$1,187	$1,511	$2,300
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,269	$1,750	$2,373
Pearland, TX	$2,500	$1,275	$1,562	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Independence Heights

There are a total of 67 neighborhoods in or near Independence Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Northside - Northline, and Gulfgate - Pine Valley. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 67 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 $1,950 per month. A total of 28 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,950. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Independence Heights's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Independence Heights, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,198 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 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	$750	$950	$1,325	$1,198
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,005	$1,195	$1,425
Gulfgate - Pine Valley, Houston, TX	$850	$1,135	$1,490	$1,465
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$900	$963	$1,650	$1,549
Greater Inwood, Houston, TX	$1,000	$890	$1,050	$1,595
East Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,150	$1,200	$1,700
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,300	$2,150	$1,743
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$850	$900	$1,100	$1,750
Settagast, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,250	$1,795
East Little York, Houston, TX	$4,000	N/A	N/A	$1,800
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,289	$2,018	$1,800
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,495	$1,990	$1,860
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,235	$1,731	$2,362	$1,910
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,149	$1,225	$1,950
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,694	$2,025	$1,969
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,085	$1,815	$2,643	$1,973
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,125	$1,998
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,386	$1,998	$2,023
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,975	$999	$1,250	$2,050
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$995	$1,000	$1,650	$2,095
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,800	$2,245
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,279	$1,891	$2,258
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,650	$1,025	$2,000	$2,295
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,075	$1,450	$1,413	$2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,416	$1,600	$2,375
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,523	$2,400
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,116	$1,823	$2,400
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,775	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,375	$2,050	$2,410
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,554	$1,729	$2,420	$2,550

Top Counties Near Independence Heights

There are a total of 29 counties located by Independence Heights, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,955. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,295. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,695, 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 18.44% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Independence Heights, Houston, TX is 23.61% more expensive 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	$975	$1,400	$1,700
Pasadena, TX	$850	$950	$1,273	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,290	$1,650	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$995	$1,163	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,625	$2,100
Northwest Harris, TX	$999	$1,194	$1,507	$2,200
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$2,000	$1,250	$1,688	$2,200
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$900	$1,665	$1,957	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$3,200	$1,422	$1,750	$2,350
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,950	$1,460	$1,879	$2,695

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 $1,947. A total of 19 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 $1,345 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,025 per month is 77380, The Woodlands, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,000. That's at least $22 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 $1,179 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,582 per month. Which comes out to $18 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	N/A	$1,025	$1,500	$2,000
77018, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,406	$1,800	$2,400
77008, Houston, TX	$1,138	$1,385	$2,494	$2,900
77009, Houston, TX	$965	$1,249	$1,907	$1,500
77007, Houston, TX	$1,559	$1,714	$2,400	$2,530
77026, Houston, TX	$1,000	$838	$1,000	$1,500
77091, Houston, TX	$2,150	$1,005	$1,165	$2,325
77019, Houston, TX	$895	$1,400	$2,409	$2,428
77002, Houston, TX	$1,235	$1,834	$2,600	$1,945
77092, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,135	$1,219	$1,800

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 $1,800. 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 $911 and an average price per square feet of $15.21. There are a total of 2 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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $17.30. There are a total of 3 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 -0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% 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 $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.