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 $2,250 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $14 (-1.19%) year-over-year from $1,139 to $1,125. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $386 (28.33%) year-over-year from $1,364 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $183 (-7.53%) year-over-year from $2,433 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. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.73% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	N/A	$1,125	$1,139 (-1.19%)	$872 (29.09%)
2 BR	$21.25	$1,750	$1,364 (28.33%)	$1,348 (29.86%)
3 BR	$18.00	$2,250	$2,433 (-7.53%)	$2,900 (-22.41%)

Historical Rents in Independence Heights, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Independence Heights

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Independence Heights. The average rent in Independence Heights is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Independence Heights, Houston, TX is Fulshear, 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 1.60% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Independence Heights, Houston, TX are about 19.03% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.11% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Independence Heights, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$749	$972	$1,314	$1,200
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$973	$1,400	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,195	$1,256	$1,600	$1,850
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,050	$1,398	$1,950
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,500	$2,000
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,030	N/A	$2,100
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,124	$1,573	$2,250
Atascocita, TX	$7,500	$1,143	$1,511	$2,295
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$2,050	$1,750	$2,350
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,147	$1,650	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Independence Heights

There are a total of 68 neighborhoods in or near Independence Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Northside - Northline, and Greater Eastwood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 68 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 $1,900 per month. A total of 27 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,900. 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 $1,095 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	$823	$850	$1,350	$1,095
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	$1,775	$1,005	$1,200	$1,350
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$900	$1,000	$1,650	$1,500
Greater Inwood, Houston, TX	N/A	$950	$1,050	$1,500
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$925	$1,295	$1,999	$1,638
East Houston, Houston, TX	$1,900	$1,150	$1,088	$1,650
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$1,775	$1,088	$1,250	$1,650
Eastex - Jensen, Houston, TX	$2,400	$889	$1,275	$1,675
East Little York, Houston, TX	$3,000	N/A	N/A	$1,750
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,215	$1,400	$1,850	$1,800
Settagast, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,800
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,238	$1,578	$2,025	$1,849
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,200	$2,000	$1,868
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$998	$1,180	$1,950
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,558	$2,000	$1,953
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,492	$2,200	$1,965
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,518	$1,800	$2,200
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,650	$2,200
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,260	$995	$1,600	$2,200
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$915	$1,000	$1,890	$2,225
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,325	$1,525	$1,550	$2,250
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,750	$998	$1,300	$2,300
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$2,011	$2,488	$2,367
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,100	$1,649	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,033	$2,229	$2,500	$2,500
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,620	$1,423	$1,450	$2,500
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,663	$2,500
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,125	$1,745	$2,500
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,439	$2,259	$3,359	$2,700
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,465	$1,693	$2,350	$2,700

Top Counties Near Independence Heights

There are a total of 28 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 $2,000. 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 Bryan-College Station, Bryan, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,683, 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 3.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Independence Heights, Houston, TX is 22.22% 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	$990	$1,300	$1,650
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$950	$1,275	$1,695
Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,250	$1,600	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$1,000	$1,250	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$950	$1,500	$2,100
Northwest Harris, TX	$999	$1,168	$1,500	$2,150
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$2,000	$1,188	$1,575	$2,199
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,108	$1,450	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	$7,100	$1,254	$1,759	$2,350
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,409	$1,940	$2,683

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 $1,916. A total of 17 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 $1,300 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 $963. 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 Independence Heights, Houston, TX is $1,182 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,563 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	$1,775	$1,045	$1,500	$1,983
77018, Houston, TX	$3,950	$1,417	$1,800	$2,499
77008, Houston, TX	$950	$1,405	$2,400	$3,000
77009, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,199	$1,800	$1,520
77007, Houston, TX	$1,488	$1,678	$2,369	$2,700
77026, Houston, TX	$1,095	$800	$975	$1,500
77091, Houston, TX	$2,500	$1,005	$1,195	$2,298
77019, Houston, TX	$873	$1,700	$2,421	$2,300
77002, Houston, TX	$1,417	$1,759	$2,500	$2,022
77092, Houston, TX	$1,289	$1,075	$1,275	$1,850

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 $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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $21.25. There are a total of 5 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 -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% 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.