Average Rent in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX

Current Versus Historical Northwest Houston, Houston, TX Rents

Northwest Houston rentals average $950 for a studio rental to $3,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,995, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $401 (48.73%) year-over-year from $824 to $1,225. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $46 (4.24%) year-over-year from $1,074 to $1,119. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $265 (20.35%) year-over-year from $1,303 to $1,568. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $627 (32.37%) year-over-year from $1,936 to $2,563. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,108 (50.51%) year-over-year from $2,193 to $3,300. 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 13.43% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.73% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.98% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.33% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.50% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.80	$1,225	$824 (48.73%)	$1,341 (-8.66%)
1 BR	$1.59	$1,119	$1,074 (4.24%)	$1,267 (-11.68%)
2 BR	$1.43	$1,568	$1,303 (20.35%)	$1,593 (-1.55%)
3 BR	$1.49	$2,563	$1,936 (32.37%)	$1,550 (65.29%)
4+ BR	$1.41	$3,300	$2,193 (50.51%)	$2,531 (30.39%)

Historical Rents in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Northwest Houston

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Northwest Houston. The average rent in Northwest Houston is currently $1,898 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Beaumont, TX, with an average rent of $995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Northwest Houston, Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Northwest Houston, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 11.08% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX are about 8.32% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.39% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Northwest Houston, Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$925	$1,287	$1,300
Conroe, TX	N/A	$1,101	$1,375	$1,641
Houston, TX	$1,237	$1,280	$1,700	$1,795
Spring, TX	N/A	$1,319	$1,600	$1,898
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,605	$2,020	$2,150
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,744	$2,114	$2,192
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,800	$1,850	$2,250
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,243	$1,685	$2,250
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,264	$1,604	$2,313
The Woodlands, TX	$1,598	$1,284	$1,850	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Northwest Houston

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near Northwest Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Greater Greenspoint, Greater Inwood, and Alief. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 46 total neighborhoods in or near Northwest Houston, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Northwest Houston, Houston, TX is currently around $1,839 per month. A total of 29 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Northwest Houston, Greater Greenspoint has the most affordable average rent at $963 per month. Whereas, at $2,800 average rent per month, The Museum District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Northwest Houston. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Greater Greenspoint, Houston, TX	$1,015	$749	$958	$963
Greater Inwood, Houston, TX	N/A	$875	$1,050	$1,198
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$921	$1,154	$1,208
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	$671	$988	$1,300	$1,300
South Main, Houston, TX	$986	$1,142	$1,339	$1,339
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$975	$1,600	$1,350
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$900	$1,263	$1,350
Westchase, Houston, TX	$900	$993	$1,421	$1,360
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$787	$1,129	$1,600	$1,563
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,078	$1,350	$2,060	$1,635
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$897	$1,168	$1,590	$1,675
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,283	$1,100	$1,569	$1,715
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,351	$1,369	$2,000	$1,750
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,145	$1,455	$2,344	$1,828
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,426	$1,955	$1,849
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,376	$1,446	$1,949	$1,850
Energy Corridor, Houston, TX	$965	$1,130	$1,750	$1,858
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,119	$1,500	$1,872
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,386	$1,577	$2,105	$1,902
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,437	$1,973	$1,950
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,250	$1,500	$2,100
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,601	$1,054	$1,450	$2,200
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$833	$1,198	$2,260	$2,200
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,348	$1,626	$2,245	$2,240
Memorial, Houston, TX	$1,303	$1,509	$2,300	$2,249
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	$1,154	$980	$1,654	$2,300
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,850	$1,023	$1,200	$2,325
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,509	$1,350	$2,250	$2,400
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,531	$1,910	$3,299	$2,500
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,208	$1,950	$2,889	$2,800

Top Counties Near Northwest Houston

There are a total of 46 counties located by Northwest Houston, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX, and Southeast Montgomery, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,907. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Beaumont, TX. It's average rent per month is $995. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Northwest Houston, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX is 8.47% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX is 4.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX is 2.72% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$913	$1,189	$1,238
Houston, TX	$1,247	$1,275	$1,698	$1,864
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,598	$1,200	$1,497	$1,995
Magnolia, TX	$2,300	$1,030	$1,287	$2,095
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,703	$1,117	$1,460	$2,100
Northeast Harris, TX	$1,600	$967	$1,400	$2,100
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$5,413	$1,345	$2,105	$2,115
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,483	$1,348	$1,498	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,465	$1,843	$2,380
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,000	$1,689	$2,094	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Northwest Houston

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Northwest Houston, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,950. A total of 29 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77060, Houston, TX at $950 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,768 per month is 77433, Northwest Harris, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $894. That's at least $2 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Northwest Houston, Houston, TX is $1,212 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,677 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77043, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,199	$1,500	$2,150
77080, Houston, TX	$1,154	$1,119	$1,449	$1,998
77079, Houston, TX	$1,041	$1,282	$1,950	$2,000
77084, Houston, TX	$1,028	$1,387	$1,961	$1,950
77055, Houston, TX	$1,186	$1,070	$1,525	$1,850
77077, Houston, TX	$897	$1,198	$1,590	$1,899
77042, Houston, TX	$891	$985	$1,750	$1,625
77024, Hunters Creek Village, TX	$1,179	$1,559	$2,200	$1,975
77063, Piney Point Village, TX	$741	$1,200	$1,700	$1,635
77057, Houston, TX	$1,313	$1,273	$1,790	$1,668

Frequently Asked Questions - Northwest Houston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Northwest Houston, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,995. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Northwest Houston, 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 Northwest Houston, Houston, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $950 and an average price per square feet of $1.80. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Northwest Houston.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,119 and an average price per square feet of $1.59. There are a total of 47 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Northwest Houston.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,454 and an average price per square feet of $1.43. There are a total of 69 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Northwest Houston.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.49%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.32% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX is around $1,596/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.