Average Rent in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX Rents

Southbelt - Ellington rentals average $855 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,410, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $3,500 (-64.81%) year-over-year from $5,400 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $406 (-33.46%) year-over-year from $1,214 to $808. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $122 (-9.61%) year-over-year from $1,268 to $1,147. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $93 (4.95%) year-over-year from $1,887 to $1,980. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $278 (12.21%) year-over-year from $2,273 to $2,550. 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 6.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.98% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.89% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.73% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$15.83	$808	$1,214 (-33.46%)	$1,214 (-33.46%)
2 BR	$14.93	$1,147	$1,268 (-9.61%)	$1,172 (-2.20%)
3 BR	$15.62	$1,980	$1,887 (4.95%)	$1,626 (21.75%)
4+ BR	$12.92	$2,550	$2,273 (12.21%)	$2,173 (17.33%)

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 2 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 Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 32.65% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX are about 21.98% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.01% 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
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$973	$1,400	$1,700
Baytown, TX	$700	$980	$1,325	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,195	$1,256	$1,600	$1,850
La Porte, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,550	$1,999
Alvin, TX	$3,100	$749	$1,250	$2,025
Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,565	$1,898	$2,050
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,030	N/A	$2,100
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,147	$1,650	$2,400
League City, TX	N/A	$1,265	$1,495	$2,425
Manvel, TX	$1,125	$900	$2,200	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Southbelt - Ellington

There are a total of 67 neighborhoods in or near Southbelt - Ellington. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Astrodome, and Greater Eastwood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 67 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 $1,900 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,900. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Southbelt - Ellington's average rent, which is only $1,410. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Southbelt - Ellington, 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 Southbelt - Ellington. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$823	$850	$1,350	$1,095
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,183	$1,498	$1,400
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$900	$1,000	$1,650	$1,500
Greater Hobby Area, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,050	$1,388	$1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,173	$1,480	$1,625
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$925	$1,295	$1,999	$1,638
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$1,775	$1,088	$1,250	$1,650
East Houston, Houston, TX	$1,900	$1,150	$1,088	$1,650
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$975	$1,345	$1,695
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$7,500	$1,367	$1,625	$1,742
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,295	$1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,397	$1,794	$1,798
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,215	$1,400	$1,850	$1,800
Settagast, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,800
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$1,075	$1,497	$1,808
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,238	$1,578	$2,025	$1,849
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,445	$1,900
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,350	$1,460	$1,950
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$998	$1,180	$1,950
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,100	$1,200	$1,963
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,492	$2,200	$1,965
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$2,500	N/A	$1,195	$2,000
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,123	$1,404	$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
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,750	$998	$1,300	$2,300
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$2,011	$2,488	$2,367
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,033	$2,229	$2,500	$2,500
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,439	$2,259	$3,359	$2,700

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, Pasadena, 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 4 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 Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX is 27.27% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX is 16.67% 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	$990	$1,300	$1,650
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$950	$1,275	$1,695
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX	$1,588	$1,000	$1,163	$1,750
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
Texas City-League City, TX	$2,125	$1,100	$1,350	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,108	$1,450	$2,250
Mont Belvieu, TX	N/A	$1,593	$1,800	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,075	$1,520	$2,400

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 $1,948. A total of 8 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77598, Houston, TX at $1,270 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 $915. 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 $1,124 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,600 per month. Which comes out to $17 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
77034, Houston, TX	$7,100	$840	$1,212	$1,400
77089, Houston, TX	N/A	$908	$1,146	$1,410
77075, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,325	$2,000
77062, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,010	$1,825	$2,400
77581, Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,650	$2,250
77546, Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,410	$1,870	$2,000
77598, Houston, TX	N/A	$848	$1,300	$1,270
77058, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,180	$1,537	$1,414
77087, Houston, TX	$4,200	$899	$1,293	$1,400
77048, Houston, TX	$5,000	$1,367	$1,625	$1,751

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 $1,410. 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 $855 and an average price per square feet of $15.83. There are a total of 46 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $14.93. There are a total of 56 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 -0.65%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.33%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, 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 $1,128/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.