Average Rent in 77098, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical 77098, Houston, TX Rents

77098 rentals average $890 for a studio rental to $9,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,870, or roughly $2 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 decreased by $338 (-28.53%) year-over-year from $1,186 to $848. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $48 (3.32%) year-over-year from $1,452 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $179 (8.62%) year-over-year from $2,078 to $2,257. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $20 (-0.45%) year-over-year from $4,520 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,605 (-25.46%) year-over-year from $6,305 to $4,700. 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 19.09% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.24% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 25.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 21.45% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.78	$848	$1,186 (-28.53%)	$1,249 (-32.16%)
1 BR	$1.83	$1,500	$1,452 (3.32%)	$1,391 (7.82%)
2 BR	$1.61	$2,257	$2,078 (8.62%)	$1,914 (17.87%)
3 BR	$1.81	$4,500	$4,520 (-0.45%)	$2,063 (118.15%)
4+ BR	$2.64	$4,700	$6,305 (-25.46%)	$3,948 (19.05%)

Historical Rents in 77098, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near 77098

There are a total of 15 cities nearby 77098. The average rent in 77098 is currently $2,000 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 $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 77098, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare 77098, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 31.07% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 77098, Houston, TX are about 28.48% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 51.42% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near 77098, Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
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
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,258	$1,709	$2,400
League City, TX	N/A	$895	$1,595	$2,400
Pearland, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,400	$2,450
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$2,175	$1,800	$2,475
Fulshear, TX	N/A	N/A	$2,500	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near 77098

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near 77098. 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 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 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 77098, Greater Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,050 per month. Whereas, at $2,900 average rent per month, Sterling Ridge is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 77098. 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
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$800	$1,571	$1,025	$2,100
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,175	$1,625	$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 77098

There are a total of 47 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 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 77098, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 77098, Houston, TX is 21.63% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 77098, Houston, TX is 15.47% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 77098, Houston, TX is 29.37% 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	$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
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,665	$2,019	$2,019
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,090	$999	$1,420	$2,150
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$4,000	$1,345	$2,105	$2,177
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,452	$1,977	$2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,067	$1,387	$1,903	$2,597

Top Zipcodes Near 77098

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near 77098, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. A total of 18 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 77098, Houston, TX is $1,203 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 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	$1,204	$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
77090, Northwest Harris, TX	N/A	$950	$1,370	$1,200

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 $1,870. 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 $890 and an average price per square feet of $1.78. There are a total of 3 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 $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $1.83. There are a total of 42 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 $2,230 and an average price per square feet of $1.61. There are a total of 36 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 -0.29%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 77098, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in 77098, Houston, TX is around $1,496/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.