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ZIP 77045

Part of Houston, TX
Pop. 33,563·Harris County·275th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,678/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$287
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ZIP 77045 · $1,678
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,650
Research median
$1,580/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
$20,136/yr
At $1,678/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77045 (Houston, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,563
Median income
$59,688
Median age
35.9
Renters
38.9%
Age distribution
25.1%
24%
26.9%
13.4%
Under 1825.1%
18–3424%
35–5426.9%
55–6410.6%
65+13.4%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
40.6%
51.3%
White9.8%
Black40.6%
Hispanic51.3%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
25.1%
29.4%
26.1%
19.4%
No HS diploma25.1%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+19.4%
Housing tenure
61.1%
38.9%
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77045 in Houston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,795 → $59,688
down 4.9%
Population
32,627 → 33,563
up 2.9%
Renter share
39.5% → 38.9%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
18.7% → 19.4%
+0.7 pts
Median age
33.4 → 35.9
+2.5 yrs

Median household income fell from $62,795 to $59,688 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 32,627 to 33,563 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77045 covers Houston, TX. The median rent here is $1,678/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($59,688/yr), ZIP 77045 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77045?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77045 (Houston, TX) is $1,678. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77045 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77045's median rent of $1,678/mo is $287 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77045 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77045 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #275 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,678/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77045?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,678/mo in ZIP 77045. The local median household income is $59,688/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77045?

Rent in ZIP 77045 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77045 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77045 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,678/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($59,688/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77045 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 77045 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of ZIP 77045 households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77045 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77045 compare to the rest of Houston?

ZIP 77045 is pricier than Houston as a whole. At $1,678/mo, it's $111 above the Houston citywide median of $1,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77045 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77045 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,678/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 77045's median household income ($59,688/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77045 34%Benchmark 30%
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