Average Rent in 77021, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77021, Houston, TX Rents

77021 rentals average $2,400 for a studio rental to $2,125 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,820, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $229 (19.08%) year-over-year from $1,201 to $1,430. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $10 (-1.10%) year-over-year from $910 to $900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $261 (20.20%) year-over-year from $1,290 to $1,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $204 (-9.37%) year-over-year from $2,179 to $1,975. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $268 (14.65%) year-over-year from $1,832 to $2,100. 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 7.84% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.59% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.50% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $1,430 $1,201 (19.08%) $1,280 (11.72%)
1 BR $1.66 $900 $910 (-1.10%) $1,143 (-21.26%)
2 BR $1.56 $1,550 $1,290 (20.20%) $1,596 (-2.85%)
3 BR $1.40 $1,975 $2,179 (-9.37%) $2,431 (-18.75%)
4+ BR $1.22 $2,100 $1,832 (14.65%) $1,942 (8.15%)

Historical Rents in 77021, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77021

There are a total of 15 cities nearby 77021. The average rent in 77021 is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baytown, TX, with an average rent of $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77021, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare 77021, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 1.28% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77021, Houston, TX are about 27.60% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.23% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near 77021, Houston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baytown, TX $823 $900 $1,200 $1,600
Houston, TX $1,299 $1,255 $1,650 $1,800
Pasadena, TX N/A $875 $1,313 $1,850
Mission Bend, TX N/A $1,475 $1,650 $1,915
Spring, TX N/A N/A $1,525 $2,000
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,400
League City, TX N/A $895 $1,595 $2,400
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,258 $1,709 $2,400
Pearland, TX N/A N/A $1,400 $2,450
Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,175 $1,800 $2,475

Top Neighborhoods Near 77021

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near 77021. Some of these neighborhoods include South Main, Westchase, and Sharpstown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 47 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 $1,850 per month. A total of 23 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77021's average rent, which is only $1,820. 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, Sterling Ridge 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 $1,100 $1,295 $1,250
Westchase, Houston, TX N/A $1,150 $1,350 $1,287
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $906 $1,350 $1,306
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,000 $1,500 $1,450
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,198 $1,480 $1,480
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $925 $1,250 $2,075 $1,500
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,295 $1,570 $1,500
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $700 $1,050 $1,200 $1,500
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $966 $1,400 $1,595
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX $3,525 $1,413 $1,795 $1,639
Spring Shadows, Houston, TX N/A $959 $1,349 $1,749
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,409 $1,629 $2,200 $1,757
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,013 $1,250 $1,800
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,461 $2,050 $1,820
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,350 $1,625 $2,195 $1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,300 $1,885
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX N/A $885 $1,490 $1,916
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,600 $1,625 $1,925
Great Uptown, Houston, TX N/A $1,399 $2,000 $1,950
Northside Village, Houston, TX $950 $1,100 $1,600 $1,950
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,580 $1,905 $2,400 $1,955
Kingwood, Houston, TX N/A $1,203 $1,484 $1,963
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,293 $1,488 $2,000
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,175 $1,625 $2,100
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $800 $1,571 $1,025 $2,100
Acres Home, Houston, TX N/A $1,513 $1,375 $2,195
Alden Bridge, The Woodlands, TX N/A N/A $2,450 $2,450
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $1,831 $2,695 $2,456
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX N/A $1,394 $1,700 $2,500
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $849 $1,220 $2,026 $2,850

Top Counties Near 77021

There are a total of 47 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 $1,998. 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 $2,597, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77021, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77021, Houston, TX is 54.90% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77021, Houston, TX is 21.06% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77021, Houston, TX is 26.00% 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 $850 $900 $1,200 $1,575
Pasadena, TX N/A $838 $1,275 $1,800
Houston, TX $1,329 $1,280 $1,630 $1,891
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,375 $1,500 $1,950
Northeast Harris, TX $1,075 $1,818 $1,295 $1,988
Texas City-League City, TX $1,125 $963 $1,375 $2,000
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,665 $2,019 $2,019
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $4,000 $1,345 $2,105 $2,177
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,452 $1,977 $2,400
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,900 $795 $1,300 $2,400

Top Zipcodes Near 77021

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near 77021, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. A total of 14 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77036, Houston, TX at $1,136 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,900 per month is 77008, 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 $1,204 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,700 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 $1,204 $1,515 $1,400
77449, Houston, TX N/A $1,460 $1,773 $2,100
77004, Houston, TX $725 $1,400 $1,700 $1,975
77084, Houston, TX $1,025 $1,571 $1,840 $1,845
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX N/A $1,670 N/A $2,600
77433, Northwest Harris, TX N/A $1,446 $1,955 $2,700
77007, Houston, TX $1,409 $1,649 $2,052 $2,000
77469, Rosenberg-Richmond, TX N/A $1,360 $2,105 $2,155
77407, Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,420 $1,905 $2,295
77006, Houston, TX $925 $1,450 $2,224 $1,650

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 $1,820. 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 3 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 $1,013 and an average price per square feet of $1.66. There are a total of 18 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 $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $1.56. There are a total of 31 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 0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 77021, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 77021, Houston, TX is around $1,456/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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