Average Rent in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX

Current Versus Historical Northwest Houston, Houston, TX Rents

Northwest Houston rentals average $975 for a studio rental to $3,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $47 (5.54%) year-over-year from $848 to $895. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $217 (-17.82%) year-over-year from $1,217 to $1,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $182 (-12.24%) year-over-year from $1,484 to $1,302. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $196 (8.70%) year-over-year from $2,254 to $2,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $931 (39.31%) year-over-year from $2,369 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 down by 7.41% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.40% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.54% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.66% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.85	$895	$848 (5.54%)	$1,360 (-34.21%)
1 BR	$1.59	$1,000	$1,217 (-17.82%)	$1,264 (-20.87%)
2 BR	$1.42	$1,302	$1,484 (-12.24%)	$1,709 (-23.80%)
3 BR	$1.46	$2,450	$2,254 (8.70%)	$1,848 (32.55%)
4+ BR	$1.27	$3,300	$2,369 (39.31%)	$2,488 (32.62%)

Historical Rents in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Northwest Houston

There are a total of 19 cities nearby Northwest Houston. The average rent in Northwest Houston is currently $1,843 per month. A total of 12 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 1.70% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX are about 3.86% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.40% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near Northwest Houston, Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$913	$1,300	$1,399
Conroe, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,371	$1,634
Houston, TX	$1,225	$1,286	$1,700	$1,800
Spring, TX	N/A	$1,319	$1,603	$1,850
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,613	$2,020	$2,100
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,744	$2,122	$2,139
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,264	$1,687	$2,276
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,655	$1,850	$2,300
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,243	$1,685	$2,300
The Woodlands, TX	$1,598	$1,284	$1,842	$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 Westchase. 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 $1,819 per month. A total of 26 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,819. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Northwest Houston, Greater Greenspoint has the most affordable average rent at $945 per month. Whereas, at $2,600 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	$945
Greater Inwood, Houston, TX	N/A	$875	$1,050	$1,175
Westchase, Houston, TX	$846	$1,083	$1,399	$1,300
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	$671	$958	$1,300	$1,300
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,550	$1,350
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$866	$1,250	$1,400
South Main, Houston, TX	$986	$1,074	$1,339	$1,409
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$787	$1,129	$1,588	$1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,078	$1,354	$2,013	$1,589
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$890	$1,284	$1,650
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$897	$1,134	$1,581	$1,678
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,351	$1,376	$2,000	$1,695
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,283	$1,000	$1,569	$1,740
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,119	$1,449	$1,775
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,104	$1,430	$2,350	$1,800
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,376	$1,486	$1,940	$1,838
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,431	$1,970	$1,849
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,434	$2,117	$1,950
Energy Corridor, Houston, TX	$965	$1,093	$2,205	$1,950
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,386	$1,577	$2,105	$2,017
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,250	$1,500	$2,100
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$833	$1,200	$2,250	$2,200
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,348	$1,564	$2,240	$2,240
Memorial, Houston, TX	$1,303	$1,494	$2,275	$2,275
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,850	$1,241	$1,200	$2,325
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,601	$1,025	$1,446	$2,400
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,531	$1,910	$3,188	$2,400
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	$1,154	$990	$1,654	$2,425
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,398	$1,395	$2,250	$2,475
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,208	$1,841	$2,222	$2,600

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 $1,877. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 12 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 $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Northwest Houston, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX is 10.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX is 7.95% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Northwest Houston, Houston, TX is 0.28% more expensive 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	$900	$1,269	$1,293
Houston, TX	$1,237	$1,285	$1,700	$1,877
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,624	$1,200	$1,496	$1,950
Northeast Harris, TX	$1,925	$967	$1,425	$2,025
Magnolia, TX	$2,300	$1,030	$1,273	$2,098
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,703	$1,106	$1,445	$2,100
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$5,413	$1,345	$2,055	$2,115
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,483	$1,348	$1,485	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,358	$1,800	$2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,000	$1,709	$2,110	$2,550

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 $1,942. A total of 24 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 $2,850 per month is 77389, Northwest Harris, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $889. 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 $1,204 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,625 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	$1,550	$2,150
77080, Houston, TX	$1,154	$1,119	$1,449	$1,998
77079, Houston, TX	$1,041	$1,282	$2,105	$2,021
77084, Houston, TX	$863	$1,168	$1,550	$1,950
77055, Houston, TX	$1,186	$995	$1,500	$1,633
77077, Houston, TX	$897	$1,192	$1,566	$1,818
77042, Houston, TX	$881	$995	$2,220	$1,563
77024, Hunters Creek Village, TX	$1,179	$1,582	$2,200	$1,950
77063, Piney Point Village, TX	$741	$1,200	$1,714	$1,700
77057, Houston, TX	$1,313	$1,291	$1,844	$1,695

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 $1,900. 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 $975 and an average price per square feet of $1.85. 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 52 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 $1,449 and an average price per square feet of $1.42. There are a total of 72 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% 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 $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.