Average Rent in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX Rents

Southbelt - Ellington rentals average $934 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,345, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $4,667 (-71.07%) year-over-year from $6,567 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $545 (-36.71%) year-over-year from $1,484 to $939. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $199 (-14.52%) year-over-year from $1,369 to $1,170. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $7 (0.35%) year-over-year from $1,918 to $1,925. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $260 (11.61%) year-over-year from $2,240 to $2,500. 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 3.64% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.87% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.76% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$16.78	$939	$1,484 (-36.71%)	$1,484 (-36.71%)
2 BR	$14.97	$1,170	$1,369 (-14.52%)	$1,220 (-4.07%)
3 BR	$14.96	$1,925	$1,918 (0.35%)	$1,732 (11.16%)
4+ BR	$12.32	$2,500	$2,240 (11.61%)	$2,208 (13.25%)

Historical Rents in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Southbelt - Ellington

There are a total of 34 cities nearby Southbelt - Ellington. The average rent in Southbelt - Ellington is currently $1,890 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lake Jackson, TX, with an average rent of $1,203, 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 20.69% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX are about 23.29% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.87% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 34 total cities near Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Webster, TX	N/A	$1,155	$1,448	$1,400
Seabrook, TX	N/A	$935	$1,450	$1,450
Pasadena, TX	$860	$960	$1,200	$1,533
La Porte, TX	N/A	$1,049	$1,342	$1,850
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,300	$1,880
Alvin, TX	$3,000	$813	$1,500	$2,000
Friendswood, TX	N/A	$1,390	$1,918	$2,100
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,100	$2,000	$2,100
League City, TX	$1,000	$1,182	$1,400	$2,200
Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,270	$1,606	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Southbelt - Ellington

There are a total of 78 neighborhoods in or near Southbelt - Ellington. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Golfcrest, and Northshore. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 78 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 $1,809 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,809. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Southbelt - Ellington's average rent, which is only $1,345. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Southbelt - Ellington, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $970 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	$895	$888	$1,350	$1,100
Golfcrest, Houston, TX	$2,493	$759	$1,063	$1,150
Northshore, Houston, TX	$695	$833	$1,019	$1,200
Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, TX	N/A	$975	$1,350	$1,337
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	$849	$947	$1,109	$1,345
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$949	$1,013	$1,550	$1,350
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	$937	$981	$1,283	$1,370
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$949	$1,300	$1,380
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,198	$1,075	$1,500	$1,400
Webster, TX	N/A	$1,195	$1,496	$1,400
Greater Hobby Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$818	$1,225	$1,473
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,115	$1,480	$1,580
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$5,000	$1,263	$1,572	$1,647
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$875	$1,260	$1,695
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$897	$1,298	$1,700
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,322	$1,792	$1,800
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,111	$1,500	$1,821
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,390	$1,578	$2,073	$1,842
Settagast, Houston, TX	$3,500	N/A	N/A	$1,850
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,200	$1,118	$1,150	$1,895
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,395	$2,300	$1,933
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,380	$1,950	$1,950
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,395	$1,950
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$915	$925	$1,025	$1,998
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,075	$1,225	$2,000
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,359	$1,756	$2,397	$2,075
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$915	$975	$1,724	$2,250
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$999	$1,233	$2,250
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,711	$2,860	$2,522
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$2,259	$3,099	$2,600

Top Counties Near Southbelt - Ellington

There are a total of 30 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 $1,875. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Port Arthur, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, 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 17.51% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX is 14.87% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$860	$955	$1,180	$1,500
Baytown, TX	$700	$950	$1,250	$1,550
La Marque-Hitchcock, Hitchcock, TX	$1,588	$988	$1,175	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,374	$1,200	$1,500	$1,800
Texas City-League City, TX	$738	$1,095	$1,345	$1,850
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$980	$1,343	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$5,000	$1,025	$1,263	$1,900
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,099	$1,124	$1,448	$2,200
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,253	$1,580	$2,300
Mont Belvieu, TX	$12,000	$1,200	$1,478	$2,300

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 $1,900. 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 77015, Houston, TX at $1,094 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,682 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,153. That's at least $22 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 $1,154 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,473 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	$920	$1,184	$1,144
77089, Houston, TX	N/A	$909	$1,087	$1,471
77075, Houston, TX	N/A	$955	$1,149	$1,500
77062, Houston, TX	$902	$985	$1,353	$2,000
77581, Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,180	$1,445	$2,250
77546, Friendswood, TX	N/A	$1,380	$1,900	$2,183
77598, Houston, TX	$1,279	$997	$1,299	$1,268
77058, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,049	$1,399	$1,300
77087, Houston, TX	$2,493	$875	$1,276	$1,276
77048, Houston, TX	$1,708	$1,263	$1,544	$1,695

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 $1,345. 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 $934 and an average price per square feet of $16.78. There are a total of 87 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 $1,170 and an average price per square feet of $14.97. There are a total of 95 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 -0.71%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.37%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% 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 $1,076/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.