Average Rent in Stafford, TX

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Current Versus Historical Stafford, TX Rents

Stafford rentals average $1,665 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,969, or roughly $26 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $118 (-7.94%) year-over-year from $1,480 to $1,363. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $103 (6.62%) year-over-year from $1,562 to $1,665. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $71 (3.44%) year-over-year from $2,052 to $2,123. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $164 (7.94%) year-over-year from $2,061 to $2,225. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $422 (17.36%) year-over-year from $2,428 to $2,850. 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 3.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.39% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.10% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.91% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $27.38 $1,665 $1,562 (6.62%) $1,492 (11.60%)
2 BR $24.47 $2,123 $2,052 (3.44%) $1,928 (10.10%)
3 BR $15.27 $2,225 $2,061 (7.94%) $1,993 (11.64%)
4+ BR $12.64 $2,850 $2,428 (17.36%) $2,660 (7.14%)

Historical Rents in Stafford, TX

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Top Cities Near Stafford

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Stafford. The average rent in Stafford is currently $2,373 per month. Our records show that Mission Bend, TX, with an average rent of $2,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Stafford, TX is Sugar Land, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 per month.

Let's compare Stafford, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 18.62% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Stafford, TX are about 20.85% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.55% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Stafford, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Mission Bend, TX $3,200 $1,355 $1,589 $2,000
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,269 $1,750 $2,373
Sugar Land, TX $13,000 $2,175 $1,800 $2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Stafford

There are a total of 7 neighborhoods in or near Stafford. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Greater Fondren Southwest, and Alief. We've included all of these top 7 neighborhoods in or near Stafford, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 7 neighborhoods in or near Stafford, TX is currently around $1,780 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,780. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Stafford's average rent, which is actually $1,969. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Stafford, Sharpstown has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $3,100 average rent per month, Meyerland Area is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Stafford. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $950 $1,323 $1,550
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX $2,550 $864 $1,300 $1,625
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $1,069 $1,350 $1,650
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,200 $1,377 $1,689 $1,780
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,350 $1,785
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX N/A $1,123 $1,325 $2,400
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX N/A $1,275 $1,600 $3,100

Top Counties Near Stafford

There are a total of 2 counties located by Stafford, TX. Some of these counties include Stafford-Missouri City, TX and Sugar Land, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,325. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Stafford-Missouri City, TX. Its average rent per month is $2,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,350, Sugar Land, TX is the most expensive county by Stafford, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Stafford, TX is 7.30% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Stafford, TX is 16.17% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $900 $1,665 $1,957 $2,300
Sugar Land, TX $3,200 $1,422 $1,750 $2,350

Top Zipcodes Near Stafford

There are a total of 15 zipcodes in or near Stafford, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,855. 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 77036, Houston, TX at $1,345 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,950 per month is 77096, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $750. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Stafford, TX is $1,029 per month. Or in other words, $19 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,385 per month. Which comes out to $16 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Stafford, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77477, Stafford, TX N/A $1,665 $1,824 $1,855
77479, Sugar Land, TX $13,000 $2,175 $1,800 $2,570
77036, Houston, TX N/A $950 $1,300 $1,345
77099, Houston, TX $779 $1,029 $1,315 $1,555
77498, Sugar Land, TX $1,200 $1,380 $1,689 $2,100
77083, Mission Bend, TX $3,200 $1,355 $1,275 $2,000
77072, Houston, TX $2,500 $1,188 $1,385 $1,713
77035, Houston, TX N/A $900 $1,300 $1,695
77096, Houston, TX N/A $1,275 $1,600 $2,950
77071, Houston, TX $2,550 $808 $1,300 $2,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Stafford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Stafford, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Stafford, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,969. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Stafford, 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 Stafford, TX.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Stafford, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,665 and an average price per square feet of $27.38. There are a total of 44 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Stafford.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Stafford, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,211 and an average price per square feet of $24.47. There are a total of 10 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Stafford.
How have rent prices in Stafford, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Stafford, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Stafford, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Stafford, TX is around $1,575/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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