Average Rent in 77042, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77042, Houston, TX Rents

77042 rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $3,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,398, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $80 (8.74%) year-over-year from $915 to $995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $354 (-27.17%) year-over-year from $1,301 to $948. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $268 (-17.50%) year-over-year from $1,530 to $1,263. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,613 (-48.68%) year-over-year from $3,313 to $1,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $379 (-14.42%) year-over-year from $2,629 to $2,250. 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 6.99% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.24% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.27% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.90% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.12% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.45 $948 $1,301 (-27.17%) $1,421 (-33.33%)
2 BR $1.26 $1,263 $1,530 (-17.50%) $1,475 (-14.41%)
3 BR $1.21 $1,700 $3,313 (-48.68%) $2,247 (-24.33%)
4+ BR $1.07 $2,250 $2,629 (-14.42%) $2,678 (-15.98%)

Historical Rents in 77042, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77042

There are a total of 16 cities nearby 77042. The average rent in 77042 is currently $2,000 per month. 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 77042, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,988 per month.

Let's compare 77042, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.94% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 77042, Houston, TX are about 0.54% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.01% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 16 total cities near 77042, Houston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Tomball, TX N/A $1,145 $1,325 $1,675
Houston, TX $1,100 $1,210 $1,626 $1,815
Pasadena, TX N/A $850 $1,375 $1,875
Rosenberg, TX $3,250 $1,195 $1,375 $2,000
Spring, TX N/A N/A $1,400 $2,000
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
Fulshear, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,988

Top Neighborhoods Near 77042

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near 77042. 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 77042, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77042, Houston, TX is currently around $1,884 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,884. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77042's average rent, which is only $1,398. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77042, 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 77042. 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
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,580 $1,905 $2,300 $1,917
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX N/A $1,015 $1,525 $1,950
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,385 $2,095 $1,950
Kingwood, Houston, TX N/A $1,203 $1,505 $1,975
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX N/A $1,194 $1,525 $2,000
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,300 $1,495 $2,277 $2,000
Northside Village, Houston, TX $950 $1,100 $1,750 $2,000
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,425 $1,495 $2,035 $2,025
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $800 $920 $1,175 $2,100
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,800 $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 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 $2,020. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 1 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 77042, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77042, Houston, TX is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77042, Houston, TX is 9.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77042, Houston, TX is 5.73% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX N/A $838 $1,363 $1,800
Houston, TX $1,164 $1,240 $1,625 $1,900
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,300 $1,500 $2,040
Magnolia, TX N/A $1,320 $1,950 $2,075
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
Brookshire, TX $2,150 N/A N/A $2,450
Fulshear-Simonton, TX $2,067 $1,399 $1,875 $2,550

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 $2,025. A total of 3 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 77042, Houston, TX is $1,235 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,772 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 $1,173 $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
77090, Northwest Harris, TX N/A $950 $1,388 $1,210
77469, Rosenberg-Richmond, TX N/A $1,360 $2,105 $2,115
77407, Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,399 $1,893 $2,303

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 $1,398. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 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 $1,090 and an average price per square feet of $1.45. There are a total of 24 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 $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $1.26. There are a total of 37 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 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.27%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.49% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 77042, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 77042, Houston, TX is around $1,118/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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