Average Rent in Sunnyside, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Sunnyside, Houston, TX Rents

Sunnyside rentals average $999 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,099 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $15 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $37 (-3.12%) year-over-year from $1,187 to $1,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $41 (4.24%) year-over-year from $958 to $999. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-4.56%) year-over-year from $1,462 to $1,395. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (6.49%) year-over-year from $1,925 to $2,050. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $132 (6.73%) year-over-year from $1,967 to $2,099. 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 26.43% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.74% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.71% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.39% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $13.68 $999 $958 (4.24%) $955 (4.61%)
2 BR $15.93 $1,395 $1,462 (-4.56%) $1,249 (11.73%)
3 BR $15.50 $2,050 $1,925 (6.49%) $1,371 (49.53%)
4+ BR $14.69 $2,099 $1,967 (6.73%) $1,517 (38.40%)

Historical Rents in Sunnyside, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Sunnyside

There are a total of 36 cities nearby Sunnyside. The average rent in Sunnyside is currently $1,890 per month. A total of 21 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,009, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Sunnyside, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Sunnyside, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 12.84% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Sunnyside, Houston, TX are about 1.70% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.79% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 36 total cities near Sunnyside, Houston, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Webster, TX N/A $1,155 $1,448 $1,400
Pasadena, TX $860 $960 $1,200 $1,533
Houston, TX $1,351 $1,200 $1,500 $1,750
Stafford, TX $1,363 $1,189 $1,475 $1,783
Fresno, TX N/A $1,100 $2,000 $2,100
Friendswood, TX N/A $1,390 $1,918 $2,100
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,508 $1,695 $2,203
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,124 $1,438 $2,223
Pearland, TX $1,350 $1,270 $1,606 $2,300
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Sunnyside

There are a total of 78 neighborhoods in or near Sunnyside. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Gulfton, and Golfcrest. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 78 total neighborhoods in or near Sunnyside, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Sunnyside, Houston, TX is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 51 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Sunnyside's average rent, which is actually $1,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX $895 $888 $1,350 $1,100
Gulfton, Houston, TX $800 $902 $1,153 $1,140
Golfcrest, Houston, TX $2,493 $759 $1,063 $1,150
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
South Main, Houston, TX $799 $949 $1,300 $1,380
Astrodome, Houston, TX $1,198 $1,075 $1,500 $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
South Park, Houston, TX N/A $897 $1,298 $1,700
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX $850 N/A $1,350 $1,799
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,300 $1,322 $1,792 $1,800
MacGregor, Houston, TX $1,395 $1,111 $1,500 $1,821
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,442 $1,413 $2,110 $1,823
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,390 $1,578 $2,073 $1,842
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
Westbury, Houston, TX $809 $945 $1,120 $1,963
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
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $1,249 $999 $1,233 $2,250
Second Ward, Houston, TX $915 $975 $1,724 $2,250
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,520 $1,640 $2,350 $2,452
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
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX $899 $855 $1,075 $2,775

Top Counties Near Sunnyside

There are a total of 30 counties located by Sunnyside, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,875. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 17 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Sunnyside, Houston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Sunnyside, Houston, TX is 9.86% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Sunnyside, Houston, TX is 3.66% more expensive 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
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
Sugar Land, TX $1,127 $1,244 $1,665 $2,275
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $1,253 $1,580 $2,300
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $3,128 $1,218 $1,461 $2,300

Top Zipcodes Near Sunnyside

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Sunnyside, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,892. A total of 28 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 $1,110 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 $1,274. That's at least $23 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Sunnyside, Houston, TX is $1,196 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,527 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Sunnyside, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77051, Houston, TX N/A $1,049 $1,473 $1,950
77033, Houston, TX N/A $897 $1,395 $1,750
77021, Houston, TX $2,000 $1,118 $1,150 $1,950
77048, Houston, TX $1,708 $1,263 $1,544 $1,695
77054, Houston, TX $999 $1,050 $1,400 $1,385
77047, Houston, TX N/A $1,219 $1,420 $2,000
77030, Houston, TX $1,388 $1,324 $1,800 $1,652
77087, Houston, TX $2,493 $875 $1,276 $1,276
77045, Houston, TX N/A $1,325 $1,549 $1,775
77025, Houston, TX $779 $1,100 $1,430 $1,548

Frequently Asked Questions - Sunnyside Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Sunnyside, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Sunnyside, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside, Houston, TX.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Sunnyside, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $999 and an average price per square feet of $13.68. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Sunnyside.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Sunnyside, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $15.93. There are a total of 51 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Sunnyside.
How have rent prices in Sunnyside, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Sunnyside, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Sunnyside, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Sunnyside, Houston, TX is around $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.