Average Rent in 77098, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77098, Houston, TX Rents

77098 rentals average $773 for a studio rental to $4,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,695, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $596 (-43.56%) year-over-year from $1,369 to $773. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $186 (-12.96%) year-over-year from $1,436 to $1,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $480 (21.26%) year-over-year from $2,260 to $2,740. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $462 (12.52%) year-over-year from $3,686 to $4,148. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,027 (-39.43%) year-over-year from $7,677 to $4,650. 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 27.07% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.89% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.33% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 50.08% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $1.50 $773 $1,369 (-43.56%) $1,233 (-37.36%)
1 BR $2.08 $1,250 $1,436 (-12.96%) $1,403 (-10.93%)
2 BR $1.76 $2,740 $2,260 (21.26%) $1,857 (47.56%)
3 BR $1.66 $4,148 $3,686 (12.52%) $2,250 (84.33%)
4+ BR $1.44 $4,650 $7,677 (-39.43%) $3,190 (45.79%)

Historical Rents in 77098, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77098

There are a total of 13 cities nearby 77098. The average rent in 77098 is currently $1,955 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. 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 77098, Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,715 per month.

Let's compare 77098, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.23% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77098, Houston, TX are about 26.44% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 50.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near 77098, 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 77098

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near 77098. 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 77098, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 77098, Houston, TX is currently around $1,850 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 77098's average rent, which is only $1,695. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77098, Greater Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,050 per month. Whereas, at $2,800 average rent per month, Washington Avenue - Memorial Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 77098. 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
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,225 $1,275 $1,650
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
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 77098

There are a total of 48 counties located by 77098, 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 4 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 77098, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77098, Houston, TX is 58.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77098, Houston, TX is 19.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77098, Houston, TX is 33.33% 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 N/A $913 $1,237 $1,498
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
Northeast Harris, TX $565 N/A $1,150 $2,000
Northwest Harris, TX $1,900 $999 $1,434 $2,150
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $4,750 $1,360 $2,105 $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
Fulshear-Simonton, TX N/A $1,275 $1,702 $2,650

Top Zipcodes Near 77098

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near 77098, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,024. A total of 9 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 77098, Houston, TX is $1,280 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,695 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in 77098, 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
77469, Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $4,750 $1,360 $2,105 $2,150
77407, Sugar Land, TX $1,300 $1,295 $1,764 $2,200
77090, Northwest Harris, TX N/A $950 $1,360 $1,161

Frequently Asked Questions - 77098 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 77098, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for 77098, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,695. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 77098, 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 77098, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in 77098, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $773 and an average price per square feet of $1.50. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 77098.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 77098, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,245 and an average price per square feet of $2.08. There are a total of 45 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77098.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 77098, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,175 and an average price per square feet of $1.76. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 77098.
How have rent prices in 77098, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 77098, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.44%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 77098, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in 77098, Houston, TX is around $1,356/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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