Average Rent in 77002, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77002, Houston, TX Rents

77002 rentals average $1,544 for a studio rental to $3,175 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,898, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $226 (-12.36%) year-over-year from $1,828 to $1,602. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $694 (-27.27%) year-over-year from $2,545 to $1,851. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,188 (-48.81%) year-over-year from $4,482 to $2,294. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $805 (-14.28%) year-over-year from $5,641 to $4,836. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,383 (38.79%) year-over-year from $3,567 to $4,950. 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 4.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.70% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 32.36% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 17.58% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.62% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.73 $1,602 $1,828 (-12.36%) $1,458 (9.88%)
1 BR $2.43 $1,851 $2,545 (-27.27%) $2,027 (-8.68%)
2 BR $1.83 $2,294 $4,482 (-48.81%) $4,030 (-43.08%)
3 BR $1.66 $4,836 $5,641 (-14.28%) $4,122 (17.30%)

Historical Rents in 77002, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77002

There are a total of 15 cities nearby 77002. The average rent in 77002 is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baytown, TX, with an average rent of $1,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77002, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,988 per month.

Let's compare 77002, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 42.01% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77002, Houston, TX are about 39.13% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.86% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near 77002, Houston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baytown, TX $823 $950 $1,200 $1,650
Houston, TX $1,100 $1,210 $1,626 $1,815
Pasadena, TX N/A $850 $1,375 $1,875
Spring, TX N/A N/A $1,400 $2,000
League City, TX N/A $1,285 $1,804 $2,200
Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,100 $1,825 $2,250
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,258 $1,709 $2,348
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,400
Pearland, TX N/A $805 $1,500 $2,450
The Woodlands, TX $2,025 $1,200 $1,838 $2,700

Top Neighborhoods Near 77002

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near 77002. Some of these neighborhoods include South Main, Westchase, and Sharpstown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 48 total neighborhoods in or near 77002, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77002, Houston, TX is currently around $1,884 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,884. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77002, Greater Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,010 per month. Whereas, at $2,875 average rent per month, Washington Avenue - Memorial Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 77002. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,339 $1,250
Westchase, Houston, TX N/A $1,080 $1,350 $1,300
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $975 $1,382 $1,388
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,249 $1,480 $1,490
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,295 $1,560 $1,500
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,048 $1,598 $1,530
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $700 $1,053 $1,200 $1,550
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $925 $1,250 $2,250 $1,550
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $921 $1,200 $1,550
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,275 $1,983 $1,623
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX N/A $1,415 $1,790 $1,685
Spring Shadows, Houston, TX N/A $959 $1,349 $1,689
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $895 $1,250 $1,795
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,268 $1,800
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,550 $1,300 $1,850
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,580 $1,905 $2,300 $1,917
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,385 $2,095 $1,950
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX N/A $1,015 $1,525 $1,950
Kingwood, Houston, TX N/A $1,203 $1,505 $1,975
Northside Village, Houston, TX $950 $1,100 $1,750 $2,000
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,300 $1,495 $2,277 $2,000
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,425 $1,495 $2,035 $2,025
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,800 $2,100
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $800 $920 $1,175 $2,100
Acres Home, Houston, TX N/A $1,550 $1,500 $2,150
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,244 $1,350 $2,195 $2,195
Alden Bridge, The Woodlands, TX N/A N/A $2,100 $2,200
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $2,266 $2,635 $2,456
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $3,625 $1,050 $1,800 $2,500
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $849 $1,199 $1,773 $2,875

Top Counties Near 77002

There are a total of 48 counties located by 77002, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,020. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 6 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Prairie View-Waller, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77002, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77002, Houston, TX is 43.31% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77002, Houston, TX is 37.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77002, Houston, TX is 35.87% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baytown, TX $850 $950 $1,200 $1,650
Pasadena, TX N/A $838 $1,363 $1,800
Houston, TX $1,164 $1,240 $1,625 $1,900
Northeast Harris, TX $650 N/A $1,225 $1,950
Texas City-League City, TX $900 $1,095 $1,385 $2,000
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,300 $1,500 $2,040
Northwest Harris, TX $1,025 $1,075 $1,450 $2,100
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $4,000 $1,345 $2,105 $2,115
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A N/A $1,755 $2,350
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,422 $1,850 $2,400

Top Zipcodes Near 77002

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77002, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,025. A total of 18 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77099, Houston, TX at $1,154 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,798 per month is 77007, Houston, TX.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 77002, Houston, TX is $1,214 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,738 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77002, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,173 $1,515 $1,425
77449, Houston, TX N/A $1,438 $1,775 $2,080
77004, Houston, TX $700 $1,756 $1,500 $2,000
77084, Houston, TX $1,025 $1,543 $1,815 $1,850
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX N/A $1,862 N/A $2,700
77433, Northwest Harris, TX N/A $1,476 $1,955 $2,600
77007, Houston, TX $899 $1,199 $2,001 $2,798
77469, Rosenberg-Richmond, TX N/A $1,360 $2,105 $2,115
77407, Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,399 $1,893 $2,303
77006, Houston, TX $925 $1,350 $2,250 $1,509

Frequently Asked Questions - 77002 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77002, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for 77002, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,898. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 77002, 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 77002, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in 77002, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,544 and an average price per square feet of $2.73. There are a total of 24 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 77002.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77002, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,895 and an average price per square feet of $2.43. There are a total of 93 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77002.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77002, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $1.83. There are a total of 25 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77002.
How have rent prices in 77002, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 77002, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.27%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.49%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 77002, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 77002, Houston, TX is around $1,518/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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