Average Rent in Central Southwest, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Central Southwest, Houston, TX Rents

Central Southwest rentals average $1,500 for a studio rental to $2,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,000, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $684 (-40.63%) year-over-year from $1,684 to $1,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $63 (-5.00%) year-over-year from $1,263 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $103 (6.37%) year-over-year from $1,622 to $1,725. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $209 (11.71%) year-over-year from $1,786 to $1,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $62 (3.18%) year-over-year from $1,938 to $2,000. 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 27.71% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.07% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.23% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,000	$1,684 (-40.63%)	$781 (27.97%)
1 BR	$2.17	$1,200	$1,263 (-5.00%)	$1,178 (1.85%)
2 BR	$1.34	$1,725	$1,622 (6.37%)	$1,382 (24.83%)
3 BR	$1.27	$1,995	$1,786 (11.71%)	$1,825 (9.32%)
4+ BR	$1.18	$2,000	$1,938 (3.18%)	$1,988 (0.59%)

Historical Rents in Central Southwest, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Central Southwest. The average rent in Central Southwest is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 8 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 Central Southwest, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Central Southwest, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 22.67% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX are about 7.23% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.88% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near Central Southwest, 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
League City, TX	N/A	$895	$1,595	$2,400
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,258	$1,709	$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 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 $1,835 per month. A total of 33 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest, 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 Central Southwest. 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
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$1,125	$1,200	$1,525	$1,350
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
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$700	$1,050	$1,200	$1,500
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,295	$1,570	$1,500
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$966	$1,400	$1,595
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$900	$1,250	$1,625
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$3,525	$1,413	$1,795	$1,639
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,300	$1,663
University Place, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,495	$2,050	$1,732
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$775	$1,000	$1,675	$1,750
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
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,600	$1,625	$1,925
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$950	$1,100	$1,600	$1,950
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,399	$2,000	$1,950
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,580	$1,905	$2,400	$1,955
Briarforest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,175	$1,625	$2,100
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$800	$1,571	$1,025	$2,100
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,270
The Museum District, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,831	$2,695	$2,456
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,750	$2,400	$2,518
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$849	$1,220	$2,026	$2,850

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 Southeast Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,998. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 12 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 Central Southwest, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 27.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 5.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 5.88% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
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
Texas City-League City, TX	$1,125	$963	$1,375	$2,000
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,665	$2,019	$2,019
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$4,000	$1,345	$2,105	$2,177
Angleton, TX	N/A	$700	$1,048	$2,263
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,452	$1,977	$2,400
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,900	$795	$1,300	$2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,067	$1,387	$1,903	$2,597

Top Zipcodes Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Central Southwest, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. A total of 25 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 Central Southwest, Houston, TX is $1,204 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 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	$1,175	$1,480	$1,600
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,204	$1,515	$1,400
77021, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,013	$1,250	$1,820
77036, Houston, TX	N/A	$907	$1,292	$1,136
77098, Houston, TX	$890	$1,450	$2,230	$1,870
77004, Houston, TX	$725	$1,400	$1,700	$1,975
77027, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,358	$1,840	$1,840
77006, Houston, TX	$925	$1,450	$2,224	$1,650
77584, Pearland, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,450
77056, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,625	$2,800	$2,399

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 $2,000. 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $0. 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 $1,293 and an average price per square feet of $2.17. There are a total of 4 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 $1,488 and an average price per square feet of $1.34. There are a total of 4 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 -0.41%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% 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 $1,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.