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Average Rent in Baytown 77521 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Baytown 77521, Baytown, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,739/mo
Lowest Available
$1,252/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
14
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Baytown 77521
8 listed units across 2 buildings offering 3 bed units in Baytown 77521 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $70/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preserve at Baytown | Unit 5 | $1,568 | $1,320 | $248 |
| Preserve at Baytown | Unit 6 | $1,287 | $1,225 | $62 |
| Preserve at Baytown | Unit 7 | $1,337 | $1,275 | $62 |
| Sapphire Bay | Unit 12105, D1 | $2,254 | $2,192 | $62 |
| Sapphire Bay | Unit 14312, C2 | $1,699 | $1,649 | $50 |
| Preserve at Baytown | Unit 3 | $1,080 | $1,050 | $30 |
| Preserve at Baytown | Unit 1 | $1,140 | $1,115 | $25 |
| Sapphire Bay | Unit 8210, A1 | $1,261 | $1,237 | $24 |
Baytown 77521 vs Baytown, TX Average
Baytown 77521 is more expensive than the Baytown, TX average by $439/mo (34%). The citywide average is $1,300/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Baytown 77521?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Baytown 77521 is $1,739 per month across 4 apartment communities and 14 available units.
The most affordable option is Bay Oaks Apartments starting at $1,252/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,739/mo.
Prices range from $1,252 to $2,192 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Baytown 77521
Rent Prices by Apartment in Baytown 77521
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Oaks Apartments | $1,252/mo | $1,259/mo | 3 | 3.4 |
| Stone Brook | $1,543/mo | $1,787/mo | 7 | 3.9 |
| Preserve at Baytown | $1,900/mo | $1,910/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Sapphire Bay | $2,053/mo | $2,123/mo | 2 | 3.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Baytown 77521
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$70,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,739/mo.
Comfortable income
$83,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,252/mo), you need to earn at least $50,000/year.
Cost of living in Baytown 77521
We only have live rent data for Baytown 77521 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,739 |
| Estimated total | $1,739/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Baytown 77521 Apartments
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