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ZIP 77018

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 31,031·Harris County·45th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,204/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$239
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 77018 · $2,204
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,520
Research median
$1,500/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,448/yr
At $2,204/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77018 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 63.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,031
Median income
$127,017
Median age
36
Renters
32.5%
Age distribution
26.5%
21.6%
31%
12.1%
Under 1826.5%
18–3421.6%
35–5431%
55–648.8%
65+12.1%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
60.8%
30.5%
White60.8%
Black7.9%
Hispanic30.5%
Asian3.1%
Education (25+)
13.4%
15.8%
63.3%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma13.4%
Some college15.8%
Bachelor's+63.3%
Housing tenure
67.5%
32.5%
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77018 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,870 → $127,017
up 33.9%
Population
28,403 → 31,031
up 9.3%
Renter share
31.2% → 32.5%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
54% → 63.3%
+9.3 pts
Median age
38.2 → 36
-2.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $94,870 to $127,017 across the same window, up 33.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 28,403 to 31,031 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 54% to 63.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77018 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $2,204/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($127,017/yr), ZIP 77018 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77018?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77018 (Houston, TX) is $2,204. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77018 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77018's median rent of $2,204/mo is $239 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77018 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77018 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #45 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,204/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77018?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,204/mo in ZIP 77018. The local median household income is $127,017/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77018?

Rent in ZIP 77018 has increased 5.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77018 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77018 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,204/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($127,017/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77018 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77018 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.5% of ZIP 77018 households are renters, while 67.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77018 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77018 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77018 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $2,204/mo, it's $637 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77018 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77018 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,204/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 77018's median household income ($127,017/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77018 21%Benchmark 30%
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