Average Rent in Stafford, TX

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Current Versus Historical Stafford, TX Rents

Stafford rentals average $1,246 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, 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 $235 (-14.71%) year-over-year from $1,598 to $1,363. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $701 (-38.59%) year-over-year from $1,816 to $1,115. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $442 (-17.74%) year-over-year from $2,490 to $2,048. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $74 (3.54%) year-over-year from $2,077 to $2,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $101 (3.96%) year-over-year from $2,549 to $2,650. 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 6.46% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.23% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.64% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $22.97 $1,115 $1,816 (-38.59%) $1,795 (-37.88%)
2 BR $20.83 $2,048 $2,490 (-17.74%) $2,405 (-14.84%)
3 BR $14.35 $2,150 $2,077 (3.54%) $2,236 (-3.84%)
4+ BR $13.66 $2,650 $2,549 (3.96%) $2,917 (-9.14%)

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 $2,300 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Mission Bend, TX, with an average rent of $1,950, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Stafford, TX is Missouri City, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,300 per month.

Let's compare Stafford, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 57.06% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Stafford, TX are about 17.48% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.05% 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 N/A $1,355 $1,500 $1,950
Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,100 $1,755 $2,300
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,957 $1,690 $2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Stafford

There are a total of 9 neighborhoods in or near Stafford. Some of these neighborhoods include Braeburn, Sharpstown, and Alief. We've included all of these top 9 neighborhoods in or near Stafford, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 9 neighborhoods in or near Stafford, TX is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Stafford's average rent, which is actually $2,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Stafford, Braeburn has the most affordable average rent at $1,300 per month. Whereas, at $3,195 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
Braeburn, Houston, TX N/A $999 $1,225 $1,300
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $1,045 $1,400 $1,500
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $1,029 $1,348 $1,638
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,413 $1,750
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $950 $1,300 $1,800
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,300 $1,448 $1,837 $1,850
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX N/A $1,123 $1,370 $2,175
Westbury, Houston, TX N/A $1,138 $1,674 $2,199
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,475 $3,195

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 $2,300. 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 $2,250. 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 1.54% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Stafford, TX is 21.70% 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 $2,375 $1,220 $1,450 $2,250
Sugar Land, TX $1,200 $1,311 $1,757 $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 $1,900. A total of 12 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 $1,388 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,925 per month is 77096, Houston, TX.

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 $1,425 per month. Which comes out to $15 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 $1,336 $1,329 $2,000
77479, Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,200 $1,755 $2,550
77036, Houston, TX N/A $950 $1,300 $1,388
77099, Houston, TX $779 $1,029 $1,275 $1,529
77498, Sugar Land, TX $1,200 $1,258 $1,759 $2,000
77083, Mission Bend, TX N/A $1,355 $1,500 $2,000
77072, Houston, TX $2,500 $1,000 $1,385 $1,750
77035, Houston, TX N/A $1,080 $1,350 $1,700
77096, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,513 $2,925
77071, Houston, TX N/A $583 $1,265 $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 $2,200. 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 $1,246 and an average price per square feet of $22.97. There are a total of 4 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 $2,048 and an average price per square feet of $20.83. There are a total of 3 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 -0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.39%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Stafford, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Stafford, TX is around $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.