Average Rent in Central Southwest, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Central Southwest, Houston, TX Rents

Central Southwest rentals average $1,625 for a studio rental to $2,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,850, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $719 (-36.50%) year-over-year from $1,969 to $1,250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $56 (4.41%) year-over-year from $1,274 to $1,331. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $73 (4.81%) year-over-year from $1,507 to $1,579. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $301 (17.73%) year-over-year from $1,697 to $1,998. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.76%) year-over-year from $2,183 to $2,200. 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 6.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.05% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.97% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.28% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.60% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $0.56 $1,250 $1,969 (-36.50%) $792 (57.87%)
1 BR $1.96 $1,331 $1,274 (4.41%) $1,179 (12.90%)
2 BR $1.34 $1,579 $1,507 (4.81%) $1,470 (7.45%)
3 BR $1.26 $1,998 $1,697 (17.73%) $1,927 (3.68%)
4+ BR $1.18 $2,200 $2,183 (0.76%) $1,701 (29.31%)

Historical Rents in Central Southwest, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Central Southwest. The average rent in Central Southwest is currently $2,075 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 $1,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Central Southwest, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Central Southwest, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 29.78% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX are about 1.33% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.77% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near Central Southwest, Houston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baytown, TX N/A $950 $1,200 $1,500
Pasadena, TX $4,400 $850 $1,363 $1,700
Houston, TX $1,090 $1,274 $1,665 $1,800
Spring, TX N/A N/A $1,275 $1,950
League City, TX N/A $1,308 $1,751 $2,200
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,283 $1,871 $2,245
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A $1,899 $2,400
Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,250 $1,800 $2,400
Pearland, TX N/A $900 $1,550 $2,525
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest. Some of these neighborhoods include South Main, Westchase, and Sharpstown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 46 total neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest, Houston, TX is currently around $1,917 per month. A total of 21 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,917. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Central Southwest's average rent, which is only $1,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest, Greater Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,030 per month. Whereas, at $2,919 average rent per month, Washington Avenue - Memorial Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Central Southwest. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $955 $1,250 $1,250
Westchase, Houston, TX $800 $1,200 $1,375 $1,300
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $1,013 $1,400 $1,394
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $825 $1,300 $1,400
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,253 $2,218 $1,473
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,428 $1,600 $1,480
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX N/A $1,300 $1,600 $1,500
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,285 $1,570 $1,500
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $966 $1,275 $1,550
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,050 $1,550 $1,550
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $995 $1,295 $2,195 $1,600
University Place, Houston, TX N/A $1,466 $1,950 $1,750
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX N/A $1,430 $1,860 $1,800
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $1,925 $900 $1,298 $1,800
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,475 $1,800
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,475 $1,825
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX N/A $999 $1,300 $1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,250 $1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,725 $1,580 $1,975 $1,933
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $850 $1,950
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,325 $1,500 $2,195 $2,000
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $800 $920 $1,100 $2,000
Northside Village, Houston, TX $950 $1,073 $1,625 $2,045
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,600 $2,095
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,580 $1,920 $2,500 $2,200
Second Ward, Houston, TX $850 $1,175 $1,725 $2,200
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,244 $1,557 $2,300 $2,200
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $2,141 $2,685 $2,501
Memorial, Houston, TX N/A $1,700 $2,300 $2,700
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,650 $2,450 $2,919

Top Counties Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 46 counties located by Central Southwest, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX, and Texas City-League City, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,990. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 7 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 $2,735, Brookshire, TX is the most expensive county by Central Southwest, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 42.31% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 24.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 5.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX $4,400 $800 $1,325 $1,698
Houston, TX $1,099 $1,280 $1,665 $1,900
Texas City-League City, TX $723 $1,222 $1,375 $1,950
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,100 $1,525 $2,000
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $5,000 $1,345 $2,105 $2,110
Angleton, TX N/A $559 $1,050 $2,187
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,675 $1,899 $2,350
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,425 $1,850 $2,400
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $950 $1,500 $2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX N/A $1,275 $1,764 $2,650

Top Zipcodes Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Central Southwest, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,001. 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 77090, Northwest Harris, TX at $1,195 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,895 per month is 77007, Houston, TX.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Central Southwest, Houston, TX is $1,258 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,738 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Central Southwest, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77025, Houston, TX N/A $1,433 $1,503 $1,605
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,250 $1,515 $1,353
77021, Houston, TX $1,925 $973 $1,348 $1,850
77036, Houston, TX N/A $1,007 $1,350 $1,225
77098, Houston, TX $938 $1,250 $2,300 $1,598
77004, Houston, TX $850 $1,800 $1,575 $2,178
77027, Houston, TX N/A $1,300 $1,898 $1,850
77006, Houston, TX $1,099 $1,450 $2,160 $1,550
77584, Pearland, TX N/A N/A $1,700 $2,600
77056, Houston, TX N/A $1,650 $2,150 $1,900

Frequently Asked Questions - Central Southwest Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Central Southwest, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Central Southwest, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,850. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Central Southwest, 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 Central Southwest, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in Central Southwest, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,625 and an average price per square feet of $0.56. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Southwest.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Central Southwest, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,459 and an average price per square feet of $1.96. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Southwest.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Central Southwest, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,579 and an average price per square feet of $1.34. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Southwest.
How have rent prices in Central Southwest, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Central Southwest, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.37%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Central Southwest, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is around $1,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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