Average Rent in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX Rents

Southbelt - Ellington rentals average $882 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $3,338 (-63.72%) year-over-year from $5,238 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $382 (-31.49%) year-over-year from $1,214 to $832. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $189 (-14.57%) year-over-year from $1,296 to $1,107. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (5.26%) year-over-year from $1,900 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $86 (3.71%) year-over-year from $2,314 to $2,400. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 28.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.89% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.95% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.31% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$15.25	$832	$1,214 (-31.49%)	$1,214 (-31.49%)
2 BR	$14.54	$1,107	$1,296 (-14.57%)	$1,172 (-5.57%)
3 BR	$15.41	$2,000	$1,900 (5.26%)	$1,645 (21.62%)
4+ BR	$13.76	$2,400	$2,314 (3.71%)	$2,152 (11.54%)

Historical Rents in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Southbelt - Ellington

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Southbelt - Ellington. The average rent in Southbelt - Ellington is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 10 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 Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 42.57% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX are about 23.70% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.66% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
La Marque, TX	N/A	$910	$1,050	$1,575
Alvin, TX	$1,950	$788	$1,250	$1,700
Baytown, TX	$700	$978	$1,425	$1,700
Pasadena, TX	$850	$995	$1,295	$1,795
Houston, TX	$1,169	$1,295	$1,659	$1,850
Fresno, TX	$900	N/A	$1,995	$2,115
Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,555	$2,165	$2,250
League City, TX	N/A	$1,265	$1,483	$2,400
Pearland, TX	$2,500	$1,275	$1,562	$2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Southbelt - Ellington

There are a total of 66 neighborhoods in or near Southbelt - Ellington. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Astrodome, and Gulfgate - Pine Valley. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 66 total neighborhoods in or near Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX is currently around $1,954 per month. A total of 31 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Southbelt - Ellington's average rent, which is only $1,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Southbelt - Ellington, 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 Southbelt - Ellington. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$750	$950	$1,325	$1,198
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,175	$1,480	$1,400
Gulfgate - Pine Valley, Houston, TX	$850	$1,135	$1,490	$1,465
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$900	$963	$1,650	$1,549
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,248	$1,350	$1,480	$1,615
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,575	$1,690
East Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,150	$1,200	$1,700
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,298	$2,175	$1,722
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$850	$900	$1,100	$1,750
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,295	$1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,377	$1,689	$1,780
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$10,000	$1,342	$1,745	$1,784
Settagast, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,250	$1,795
Greater Hobby Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,085	$1,300	$1,800
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,497	$1,800
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,500	$1,373	$1,895
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	$2,020	$1,958
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,120	$1,815	$2,724	$1,973
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,360	$1,575	$1,980
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
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$2,500	N/A	$1,145	$2,050
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$995	$1,038	$1,650	$2,095
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,650	$1,025	$2,000	$2,295
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,775	$2,400
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,123	$1,325	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,375	$2,050	$2,410

Top Counties Near Southbelt - Ellington

There are a total of 28 counties located by Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX, and Pasadena, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,978. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Prairie View-Waller, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,695, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX is 23.53% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX is 14.57% more affordable 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	$1,413	$1,700
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX	$2,500	$975	$1,050	$1,700
Pasadena, TX	$850	$950	$1,273	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,289	$1,650	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$995	$1,163	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,625	$2,125
Texas City-League City, TX	$2,125	$1,000	$1,325	$2,158
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$900	$1,665	$1,957	$2,300
Mont Belvieu, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,650	$2,475
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$950	$1,500	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Southbelt - Ellington

There are a total of 46 zipcodes in or near Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,975. A total of 21 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77087, Houston, TX at $1,323 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,900 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $995. That's at least $16 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX is $1,257 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,610 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77089, Houston, TX	N/A	$944	$1,021	$1,900
77581, Pearland, TX	$2,500	$1,194	$1,550	$2,375
77546, Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,410	$1,870	$2,183
77598, Houston, TX	N/A	$985	$1,350	$1,350
77058, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,225	$1,485	$1,422
77087, Houston, TX	$4,200	$899	$1,465	$1,323
77048, Houston, TX	$5,000	$1,342	$1,740	$1,800
77573, League City, TX	N/A	$1,265	$1,495	$2,375
77033, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,675	$1,785
77584, Pearland, TX	$1	$1,400	$1,720	$2,595

Frequently Asked Questions - Southbelt - Ellington Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Southbelt - Ellington, 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 Southbelt - Ellington, 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 Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $882 and an average price per square feet of $15.25. There are a total of 19 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Southbelt - Ellington.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,210 and an average price per square feet of $14.54. There are a total of 21 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Southbelt - Ellington.

How have rent prices in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.64%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.31%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX is around $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.