Average Rent in Central Southwest, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Central Southwest, Houston, TX Rents

Central Southwest rentals average $1,750 for a studio rental to $2,063 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,802, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $753 (-33.42%) year-over-year from $2,253 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $62 (4.95%) year-over-year from $1,244 to $1,305. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $172 (11.76%) year-over-year from $1,463 to $1,635. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (6.21%) year-over-year from $1,878 to $1,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $363 (-15.15%) year-over-year from $2,393 to $2,030. 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 18.18% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.57% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.67% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.79% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Nov 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $0.67 $1,500 $2,253 (-33.42%) $802 (86.99%)
1 BR $1.94 $1,305 $1,244 (4.95%) $1,160 (12.51%)
2 BR $1.38 $1,635 $1,463 (11.76%) $1,456 (12.33%)
3 BR $1.27 $1,995 $1,878 (6.21%) $1,927 (3.55%)
4+ BR $1.19 $2,030 $2,393 (-15.15%) $1,851 (9.65%)

Historical Rents in Central Southwest, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Central Southwest. The average rent in Central Southwest is currently $1,997 per month. A total of 4 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 The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,700 per month.

Let's compare Central Southwest, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 12.55% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX are about 1.33% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.54% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Central Southwest, Houston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baytown, TX N/A $900 $1,175 $1,500
Texas City, TX N/A $838 $1,255 $1,690
Pasadena, TX $8,250 $850 $1,425 $1,700
Houston, TX $1,200 $1,285 $1,670 $1,811
Spring, TX $1,775 N/A $1,350 $1,997
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,584 $2,018 $2,149
League City, TX N/A $1,308 $1,797 $2,300
Pearland, TX N/A $825 $1,533 $2,385
Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,225 $1,800 $2,395
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A $1,600 $2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest. Some of these neighborhoods include Greater Fondren Southwest, South Main, and Westchase. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 48 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 $1,850 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Central Southwest's average rent, which is only $1,802. 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 $2,888 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
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $788 $1,200 $1,200
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $968 $1,250 $1,298
Westchase, Houston, TX $800 $1,050 $1,300 $1,300
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $1,016 $1,375 $1,388
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,295 $1,570 $1,515
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,293 $1,420 $1,500 $1,525
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,045 $1,590 $1,540
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $1,000 $1,263 $1,550
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,250 $2,050 $1,585
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX N/A $1,288 $1,595 $1,590
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $950 $1,250 $1,945 $1,600
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX N/A $1,440 $1,820 $1,790
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,600 $1,798
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,400 $1,800
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,225 $1,350 $1,823
Sunnyside, Houston, TX $2,100 N/A $1,258 $1,850
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $1,925 $900 $1,248 $1,850
University Place, Houston, TX N/A $1,469 $1,998 $1,850
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,725 $1,547 $1,975 $1,950
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,288 $850 $1,998
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,629 $2,285 $1,998
Second Ward, Houston, TX $900 $1,100 $1,545 $2,000
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,600 $1,880 $2,792 $2,050
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX N/A $1,113 $1,200 $2,098
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $2,343 $2,220
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,075 $1,595 $2,310 $2,265
Memorial, Houston, TX N/A $1,573 $2,000 $2,300
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $575 $895 $1,325 $2,300
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,294 $2,254 $2,690 $2,598
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,663 $2,375 $2,888

Top Counties Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 48 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 $1,973. 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 $2,650, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Central Southwest, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 37.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 25.51% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 5.32% 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 $8,250 $850 $1,400 $1,650
Houston, TX $1,200 $1,295 $1,668 $1,895
Texas City-League City, TX $638 $1,000 $1,495 $1,900
Angleton, TX N/A $559 $1,150 $1,973
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,100 $1,500 $1,990
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $4,750 $1,360 $2,105 $2,115
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,675 $1,678 $2,250
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $950 $1,450 $2,300
Sugar Land, TX $1,300 $1,423 $1,800 $2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX N/A $1,275 $1,702 $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 $2,006. A total of 13 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 $1,210 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,995 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 $1,255 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,718 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 $1,490 $1,615
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,260 $1,500 $1,425
77021, Houston, TX $1,925 $925 $1,200 $1,875
77036, Houston, TX N/A $1,013 $1,350 $1,225
77098, Houston, TX $795 $1,243 $2,200 $1,650
77004, Houston, TX $900 $1,798 $1,500 $2,316
77027, Houston, TX N/A $1,350 $1,975 $1,900
77006, Houston, TX $1,100 $1,395 $1,782 $1,600
77584, Pearland, TX N/A N/A $1,450 $2,450
77056, Houston, TX N/A $1,650 $2,000 $1,929

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 $1,802. 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 $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $0.67. 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 $1,343 and an average price per square feet of $1.94. There are a total of 14 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 $1.38. There are a total of 32 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 -0.33%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% 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 $1,442/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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