Average Rent in 77021, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77021, Houston, TX Rents

77021 rentals average $1,925 for a studio rental to $1,975 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,835, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $152 (10.41%) year-over-year from $1,460 to $1,613. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $95 (10.58%) year-over-year from $897 to $992. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $605 (-32.77%) year-over-year from $1,846 to $1,241. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $255 (13.62%) year-over-year from $1,870 to $2,125. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $455 (29.93%) year-over-year from $1,520 to $1,975. 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 up by 3.48% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.99% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.95% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.48% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $1.80 $1,613 $1,460 (10.41%) $1,280 (25.98%)
1 BR $0.95 $992 $897 (10.58%) $1,131 (-12.32%)
2 BR $1.33 $1,241 $1,846 (-32.77%) $1,924 (-35.51%)
3 BR $1.31 $2,125 $1,870 (13.62%) $1,765 (20.37%)
4+ BR $1.15 $1,975 $1,520 (29.93%) $1,669 (18.35%)

Historical Rents in 77021, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77021

There are a total of 14 cities nearby 77021. The average rent in 77021 is currently $2,050 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baytown, TX, with an average rent of $1,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77021, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,850 per month.

Let's compare 77021, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 23.06% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 77021, Houston, TX are about 24.08% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.71% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near 77021, Houston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baytown, TX N/A $950 $1,200 $1,500
Pasadena, TX $4,400 $850 $1,388 $1,700
Houston, TX $1,200 $1,295 $1,670 $1,819
Spring, TX N/A N/A $1,350 $1,950
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,584 $2,018 $2,150
League City, TX N/A $1,359 $1,800 $2,380
Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,250 $1,800 $2,395
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A $1,750 $2,425
Pearland, TX N/A $900 $1,550 $2,495
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,850

Top Neighborhoods Near 77021

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near 77021. 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 77021, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77021, Houston, TX is currently around $1,860 per month. A total of 23 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,860. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77021's average rent, which is only $1,835. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77021, Greater Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,050 per month. Whereas, at $2,900 average rent per month, Washington Avenue - Memorial Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 77021. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $955 $1,250 $1,250
Westchase, Houston, TX $800 $1,138 $1,350 $1,300
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $1,009 $1,400 $1,425
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,293 $1,417 $1,540 $1,480
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,274 $2,136 $1,495
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,295 $1,570 $1,500
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,045 $1,517 $1,550
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,023 $1,250 $2,100 $1,598
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $966 $1,250 $1,600
Spring Shadows, Houston, TX N/A $959 $1,349 $1,749
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,325 $1,513 $2,195 $1,765
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,625 $1,343 $1,579 $1,788
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX N/A $1,430 $1,830 $1,790
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,300 $1,798
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,265 $1,800
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $1,925 $900 $1,298 $1,800
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX N/A $1,000 $1,300 $1,850
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX N/A $1,015 $1,744 $1,875
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,725 $1,559 $1,969 $1,900
Northside Village, Houston, TX $950 $1,025 $1,600 $1,950
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,600 $1,965
Kingwood, Houston, TX N/A $1,203 $1,509 $1,995
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $800 $920 $1,200 $2,125
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,600 $1,890 $2,585 $2,173
Alden Bridge, The Woodlands, TX N/A N/A $2,100 $2,218
Acres Home, Houston, TX $3,350 N/A $1,600 $2,250
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,569 $1,600 $2,300 $2,283
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $3,750 $1,199 $1,790 $2,300
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $2,160 $2,690 $2,501
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,663 $2,450 $2,900

Top Counties Near 77021

There are a total of 48 counties located by 77021, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 7 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 $2,710, Brookshire, TX is the most expensive county by 77021, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77021, Houston, TX is 54.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77021, Houston, TX is 39.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77021, Houston, TX is 15.61% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baytown, TX N/A $950 $1,200 $1,460
Pasadena, TX $4,400 $850 $1,388 $1,700
Houston, TX $1,250 $1,299 $1,673 $1,900
Northeast Harris, TX $565 $868 $1,195 $1,950
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,125 $1,500 $2,000
Texas City-League City, TX $698 $1,184 $1,400 $2,010
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $5,000 $1,360 $2,105 $2,115
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,675 $1,750 $2,350
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,420 $1,800 $2,400
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $950 $1,450 $2,400

Top Zipcodes Near 77021

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77021, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,025. A total of 15 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77090, Northwest Harris, TX at $1,170 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,886 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 77021, Houston, TX is $1,258 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 77021, 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 $1,250 $1,508 $1,430
77449, Houston, TX N/A $1,550 $1,850 $2,075
77004, Houston, TX $850 $1,800 $1,550 $2,146
77084, Houston, TX N/A $1,765 $1,715 $1,791
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX N/A $2,085 N/A $2,800
77433, Northwest Harris, TX N/A $1,387 $1,945 $2,700
77007, Houston, TX $1,306 $1,595 $2,450 $2,886
77469, Rosenberg-Richmond, TX N/A $1,360 $2,105 $2,115
77407, Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,299 $1,702 $2,200
77006, Houston, TX $1,099 $1,425 $2,085 $1,554

Frequently Asked Questions - 77021 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77021, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for 77021, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,835. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 77021, 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 77021, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in 77021, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,925 and an average price per square feet of $1.80. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 77021.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77021, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $850 and an average price per square feet of $0.95. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77021.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77021, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,298 and an average price per square feet of $1.33. There are a total of 20 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77021.
How have rent prices in 77021, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 77021, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.33%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 77021, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 77021, Houston, TX is around $1,468/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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