Average Rent in 77042, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77042, Houston, TX Rents

77042 rentals average $800 for a studio rental to $3,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,525, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $130 (-13.98%) year-over-year from $930 to $800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (7.07%) year-over-year from $1,168 to $1,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $128 (9.32%) year-over-year from $1,372 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $553 (33.74%) year-over-year from $1,638 to $2,190. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,025 (48.26%) year-over-year from $2,125 to $3,150. 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 9.26% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.54% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.01% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.71% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.21% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $1.71 $800 $930 (-13.98%) $836 (-4.36%)
1 BR $1.39 $1,250 $1,168 (7.07%) $1,211 (3.22%)
2 BR $1.39 $1,500 $1,372 (9.32%) $1,528 (-1.82%)
3 BR $1.06 $2,190 $1,638 (33.74%) $2,384 (-8.14%)
4+ BR $1.15 $3,150 $2,125 (48.26%) $3,030 (3.96%)

Historical Rents in 77042, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77042

There are a total of 13 cities nearby 77042. The average rent in 77042 is currently $1,955 per month. Our records show that Baytown, TX, with an average rent of $1,545, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77042, Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,715 per month.

Let's compare 77042, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.65% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77042, Houston, TX are about 4.48% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.83% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near 77042, Houston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baytown, TX N/A $913 $1,213 $1,545
Pasadena, TX $8,250 $815 $1,400 $1,750
Houston, TX $1,200 $1,283 $1,675 $1,815
Spring, TX $1,775 N/A $1,425 $1,955
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,584 $2,020 $2,095
League City, TX N/A $1,359 $1,797 $2,312
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A $1,600 $2,350
Pearland, TX N/A $825 $1,450 $2,360
Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,200 $1,800 $2,400
The Woodlands, TX $2,025 $1,550 $2,334 $2,715

Top Neighborhoods Near 77042

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near 77042. Some of these neighborhoods include Westchase, South Main, and Sharpstown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 48 total neighborhoods in or near 77042, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77042, Houston, TX is currently around $1,850 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77042's average rent, which is only $1,525. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77042, Greater Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,050 per month. Whereas, at $2,800 average rent per month, Sterling Ridge is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 77042. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Westchase, Houston, TX $800 $1,075 $1,300 $1,300
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,250 $1,327
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $1,016 $1,358 $1,354
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,293 $1,409 $1,795 $1,525
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,275 $2,000 $1,532
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,048 $1,600 $1,540
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,350 $1,570 $1,543
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $1,000 $1,273 $1,600
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,100 $1,300 $1,898 $1,641
Spring Shadows, Houston, TX N/A $959 $1,349 $1,749
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX N/A $1,465 $1,800 $1,790
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,750 $1,343 $1,579 $1,806
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX N/A $998 $1,744 $1,832
Northside Village, Houston, TX $900 $995 $1,750 $1,850
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $1,925 $825 $1,200 $1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX $2,100 N/A $1,265 $1,850
Kingwood, Houston, TX N/A $1,203 $1,505 $1,923
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,725 $1,508 $2,000 $1,988
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,600 $1,857 $2,685 $2,025
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,634 $2,293 $2,027
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX N/A $1,164 $1,525 $2,063
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX N/A $1,050 $1,195 $2,148
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,275 $2,245 $2,210
Alden Bridge, The Woodlands, TX N/A N/A $2,150 $2,223
Acres Home, Houston, TX $3,350 N/A $1,750 $2,300
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $575 $895 $1,400 $2,300
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,200 $1,610 $2,350 $2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $3,750 $1,199 $1,673 $2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,294 $2,138 $2,690 $2,511
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,600 $2,345 $2,800

Top Counties Near 77042

There are a total of 48 counties located by 77042, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX, and Southeast Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,998. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 2 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 $2,650, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by 77042, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77042, Houston, TX is 53.13% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77042, Houston, TX is 13.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77042, Houston, TX is 13.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX $8,250 $815 $1,375 $1,700
Houston, TX $1,243 $1,300 $1,676 $1,900
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,125 $1,500 $2,000
Magnolia, TX $2,450 $933 $1,840 $2,090
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $4,750 $1,360 $2,105 $2,150
Northwest Harris, TX $1,900 $999 $1,434 $2,150
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,675 $1,600 $2,250
Sugar Land, TX $1,300 $1,370 $1,829 $2,400
Brookshire, TX $1,225 N/A N/A $2,625
Fulshear-Simonton, TX N/A $1,275 $1,702 $2,650

Top Zipcodes Near 77042

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77042, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,024. A total of 5 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 $1,161 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,100 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 77042, Houston, TX is $1,280 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,716 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77042, 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 $1,300 $1,528 $1,440
77449, Houston, TX N/A $1,550 $1,805 $2,030
77004, Houston, TX $900 $1,795 $1,550 $2,300
77084, Houston, TX N/A $1,765 $1,715 $1,799
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,800
77433, Northwest Harris, TX N/A $1,318 N/A $2,700
77007, Houston, TX N/A $1,590 $2,345 $2,800
77090, Northwest Harris, TX N/A $950 $1,360 $1,161
77469, Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $4,750 $1,360 $2,105 $2,150
77407, Sugar Land, TX $1,300 $1,295 $1,764 $2,200

Frequently Asked Questions - 77042 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77042, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for 77042, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,525. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 77042, 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 77042, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in 77042, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $800 and an average price per square feet of $1.71. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 77042.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77042, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $1.39. There are a total of 27 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77042.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77042, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,675 and an average price per square feet of $1.39. There are a total of 63 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77042.
How have rent prices in 77042, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 77042, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.34% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 77042, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 77042, Houston, TX is around $1,220/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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