Average Rent in Sugar Land, TX

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Current Versus Historical Sugar Land, TX Rents

Sugar Land rentals average $13,000 for a studio rental to $2,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,350, or roughly $14 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $13,000 to $13,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $709 (47.55%) year-over-year from $1,491 to $2,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $32 (1.86%) year-over-year from $1,718 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $113 (5.45%) year-over-year from $2,063 to $2,175. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $186 (6.60%) year-over-year from $2,812 to $2,998. 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 14.32% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.21% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $13,000 $13,000 (0.00%) $5,013 (159.33%)
1 BR $31.02 $2,200 $1,491 (47.55%) $1,429 (53.95%)
2 BR $18.35 $1,750 $1,718 (1.86%) $1,605 (9.01%)
3 BR $14.76 $2,175 $2,063 (5.45%) $1,896 (14.73%)
4+ BR $12.29 $2,998 $2,812 (6.60%) $2,733 (9.68%)

Historical Rents in Sugar Land, TX

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Top Cities Near Sugar Land

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Sugar Land. The average rent in Sugar Land is currently $2,175 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. 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 Sugar Land, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,970 per month.

Let's compare Sugar Land, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 41.55% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Sugar Land, TX are about 16.36% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.98% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Sugar Land, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Mission Bend, TX N/A $1,355 $1,500 $2,000
Rosenberg, TX $3,125 $1,273 $1,470 $2,000
Fresno, TX N/A $1,030 N/A $2,100
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,124 $1,573 $2,250
Katy, TX $3,000 $1,460 $1,458 $2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,970

Top Neighborhoods Near Sugar Land

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Sugar Land. Some of these neighborhoods include Westchase, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Eldridge - West Oaks. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Sugar Land, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Sugar Land, TX is currently around $1,900 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,900. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Sugar Land's average rent, which is actually $2,350. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Sugar Land, Westchase has the most affordable average rent at $1,242 per month. Whereas, at $2,900 average rent per month, Cinco Ranch is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Sugar Land. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Westchase, Houston, TX N/A $999 $1,304 $1,242
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $1,427 $1,150 $1,400 $1,350
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX $1,195 $1,099 $1,249 $1,449
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $1,045 $1,400 $1,465
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $1,015 $1,300 $1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $745 $1,173 $1,480 $1,625
Braeburn, Houston, TX N/A $999 $1,225 $1,625
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,388 $1,795
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,300 $1,397 $1,794 $1,798
South Main, Houston, TX $799 $1,075 $1,497 $1,808
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX N/A $1,631 $2,009 $1,815
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX $1,200 $873 $1,300 $1,825
Energy Corridor, Houston, TX $1,025 $1,265 $1,725 $1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,544 $1,558 $2,000 $1,953
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,790 $1,492 $2,200 $1,965
Memorial, Houston, TX N/A $1,407 $1,900 $2,000
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,320 $1,700 $2,100
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX N/A $1,123 $1,404 $2,200
Spring Shadows, Houston, TX N/A $1,325 $1,400 $2,350
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,100 $1,649 $2,400
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $2,620 $1,423 $1,450 $2,500
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,663 $2,500
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX N/A $1,125 $1,745 $2,500
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,475 $2,900
Cinco Ranch, TX N/A $1,615 $2,208 $2,900

Top Counties Near Sugar Land

There are a total of 3 counties located by Sugar Land, TX. Some of these counties include Stafford-Missouri City, TX, Rosenberg-Richmond, TX, and Sugar Land, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. 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 Sugar Land, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Sugar Land, TX is 75.96% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Sugar Land, TX is 39.02% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Sugar Land, TX is 17.14% 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 N/A $1,108 $1,450 $2,250
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $3,125 $1,250 $1,450 $2,300
Sugar Land, TX $7,100 $1,254 $1,759 $2,350

Top Zipcodes Near Sugar Land

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near Sugar Land, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,995. A total of 34 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 $1,300 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 $650. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Sugar Land, TX is $1,150 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,570 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Sugar Land, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77479, Sugar Land, TX $13,000 $2,100 $1,773 $2,530
77449, Houston, TX $650 $1,275 $1,724 $1,995
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX $3,000 $1,366 $1,752 $2,650
77057, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,600 $1,400
77498, Sugar Land, TX $1,200 $1,189 $1,731 $2,100
77477, Stafford, TX N/A $1,115 $1,383 $1,990
77082, Houston, TX N/A $1,099 $1,249 $1,599
77459, Missouri City, TX N/A $1,124 $1,723 $2,600
77469, Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $5,500 $920 $1,400 $2,300
77407, Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,230 $1,933 $2,463

Frequently Asked Questions - Sugar Land Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Sugar Land, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Sugar Land, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Sugar Land, 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 Sugar Land, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in Sugar Land, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $13,000. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Sugar Land.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Sugar Land, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $31.02. There are a total of 13 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Sugar Land.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Sugar Land, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $18.35. There are a total of 42 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Sugar Land.
How have rent prices in Sugar Land, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Sugar Land, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.48%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Sugar Land, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Sugar Land, TX is around $1,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.