Average Rent in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX Rents

Southbelt - Ellington rentals average $1,600 for a 2-bedroom rental to $2,190 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,099, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $3,175 (-62.56%) year-over-year from $5,075 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $215 (14.51%) year-over-year from $1,484 to $1,699. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $146 (-10.10%) year-over-year from $1,446 to $1,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (3.45%) year-over-year from $1,933 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $98 (-4.28%) year-over-year from $2,298 to $2,200. 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 up by 16.96% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.69% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.15% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$22.41	$1,300	$1,446 (-10.10%)	$1,220 (6.59%)
3 BR	$15.24	$2,000	$1,933 (3.45%)	$1,793 (11.53%)
4+ BR	$12.49	$2,200	$2,298 (-4.28%)	$2,091 (5.22%)

Historical Rents in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Southbelt - Ellington

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Southbelt - Ellington. The average rent in Southbelt - Ellington is currently $1,915 per month. A total of 16 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,220, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX is Fulshear, 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. Two bedrooms in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX are about 5.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.36% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
La Marque, TX	N/A	$1,435	$1,240	$1,600
Pasadena, TX	$828	$900	$1,250	$1,700
Baytown, TX	$700	$930	$1,273	$1,800
Houston, TX	$1,098	$1,300	$1,637	$1,870
Alvin, TX	$3,000	$1,500	$1,373	$1,875
Friendswood, TX	$1,900	$1,495	$1,900	$2,150
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,414	$1,850	$2,300
Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,340	$1,573	$2,450
League City, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,470	$2,450
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,998

Top Neighborhoods Near Southbelt - Ellington

There are a total of 63 neighborhoods in or near Southbelt - Ellington. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Greater Hobby Area, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 63 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 $1,952 per month. A total of 38 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Southbelt - Ellington's average rent, which is actually $2,099. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Southbelt - Ellington, Willowbrook has the most affordable average rent at $1,089 per month. Whereas, at $3,650 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	$645	$973	$1,350	$1,200
Greater Hobby Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$975	$1,200	$1,300
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,478	$1,400
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,325	$1,533	$1,610
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$925	$1,038	$1,800	$1,650
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$1,700	$900	$1,163	$1,675
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,350	$1,700
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,377	$1,734	$1,734
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$5,000	$1,341	$1,688	$1,743
East Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	$850	$1,100	$1,750
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,300	$1,800
Settagast, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,250	$1,800
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,138	$1,350	$1,850
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,242	$1,524	$2,162	$1,860
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,360	$1,500	$1,860
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$2,500	$1,310	$1,195	$1,950
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,350	$2,400	$1,950
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,199	$1,998
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,000	$1,038	$1,600	$2,000
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,685	$1,815	$2,842	$2,020
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$895	$1,375	$2,075
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$2,150	$2,098
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$950	$1,273	$2,100
Westbury, Houston, TX	N/A	$963	$1,450	$2,125
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$2,095	$1,050	$1,300	$2,200
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,382	$2,000	$2,375
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	$1,600	$1,123	$1,260	$2,400
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$850	$2,095	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,850	$1,745	$2,406	$2,406
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,884	$1,200	$2,000	$2,475

Top Counties Near Southbelt - Ellington

There are a total of 26 counties located by Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 15 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Brazosport, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,325. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX.

Rent for two bedrooms in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX is 6.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$828	$899	$1,250	$1,613
Baytown, TX	$700	$930	$1,295	$1,700
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX	$2,500	$1,443	$1,500	$1,700
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$940	$1,325	$1,893
Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,300	$1,619	$1,904
Texas City-League City, TX	$600	$1,025	$1,350	$2,000
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,675	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$2,450	$1,600	$1,968	$2,250
Mont Belvieu, TX	$12,350	$1,200	$1,523	$2,400
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,500	$1,450	$2,428

Top Zipcodes Near Southbelt - Ellington

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. A total of 26 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77015, Houston, TX at $995 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,000 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $985. 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 $1,282 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,683 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	N/A	$1,650	$2,000
77581, Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,050	$1,225	$2,400
77546, Friendswood, TX	$1,900	$1,430	$1,870	$2,150
77017, Houston, TX	N/A	$950	$1,275	$1,250
77048, Houston, TX	$3,750	$1,341	$1,683	$1,750
77573, League City, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,483	$2,360
77033, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,550	$1,800
77584, Pearland, TX	$1	$1,220	$1,700	$2,495
77047, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,375	$2,550	$2,115
77023, Houston, TX	$900	$1,050	$1,550	$1,498

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 $2,099. 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 two bedroom apartment in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $22.41. There are a total of 5 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 -0.63%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% 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 $1,679/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.