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 $2,080 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $701 (-38.40%) year-over-year from $1,826 to $1,125. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $198 (-14.72%) year-over-year from $1,343 to $1,145. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $34 (-2.19%) year-over-year from $1,565 to $1,531. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $204 (12.04%) year-over-year from $1,697 to $1,901. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (7.24%) year-over-year from $1,865 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 21.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.59% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.92% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.04% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.39% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $1,125 $1,826 (-38.40%) $787 (43.02%)
1 BR $2.26 $1,145 $1,343 (-14.72%) $1,178 (-2.82%)
2 BR $1.80 $1,531 $1,565 (-2.19%) $1,414 (8.22%)
3 BR $1.31 $1,901 $1,697 (12.04%) $1,878 (1.21%)
4+ BR $1.09 $2,000 $1,865 (7.24%) $1,802 (11.01%)

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 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baytown, TX, with an average rent of $1,650, 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 $2,988 per month.

Let's compare Central Southwest, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 20.65% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX are about 33.17% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.47% 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 $1,100 $1,210 $1,626 $1,815
Pasadena, TX N/A $850 $1,375 $1,875
Rosenberg, TX $3,250 $1,195 $1,375 $2,000
Spring, TX N/A N/A $1,400 $2,000
League City, TX N/A $1,285 $1,804 $2,200
Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,100 $1,825 $2,250
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,258 $1,709 $2,348
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,400
Pearland, TX N/A $805 $1,500 $2,450
Fulshear, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,988

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 47 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 47 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 27 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest, Greater Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,010 per month. Whereas, at $2,875 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 $1,100 $1,339 $1,250
Westchase, Houston, TX N/A $1,080 $1,350 $1,300
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $975 $1,382 $1,388
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $1,250 $1,195 $1,650 $1,450
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $850 $1,184 $1,450
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,249 $1,480 $1,490
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,295 $1,560 $1,500
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,048 $1,598 $1,530
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $700 $1,053 $1,200 $1,550
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $925 $1,250 $2,250 $1,550
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $921 $1,200 $1,550
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,275 $1,983 $1,623
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX N/A $1,415 $1,790 $1,685
University Place, Houston, TX N/A $1,498 $2,248 $1,699
Second Ward, Houston, TX $813 $1,100 $1,725 $1,700
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,674 $1,795
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $895 $1,250 $1,795
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,268 $1,800
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,550 $1,300 $1,850
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,580 $1,905 $2,300 $1,917
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $850 $2,000
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,300 $1,495 $2,277 $2,000
Northside Village, Houston, TX $950 $1,100 $1,750 $2,000
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,425 $1,495 $2,035 $2,025
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,800 $2,100
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $800 $920 $1,175 $2,100
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,244 $1,350 $2,195 $2,195
Memorial, Houston, TX N/A $1,850 $2,300 $2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $2,266 $2,635 $2,456
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $849 $1,199 $1,773 $2,875

Top Counties Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 47 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 $2,020. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 10 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 $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Central Southwest, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 41.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 14.08% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 29.59% 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 N/A $838 $1,363 $1,800
Houston, TX $1,164 $1,240 $1,625 $1,900
Texas City-League City, TX $900 $1,095 $1,385 $2,000
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,300 $1,500 $2,040
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $4,000 $1,345 $2,105 $2,115
Angleton, TX N/A $868 $1,250 $2,250
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,450 $895 $1,299 $2,340
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A N/A $1,755 $2,350
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,422 $1,850 $2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX $2,067 $1,399 $1,875 $2,550

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 $2,025. A total of 21 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77099, Houston, TX at $1,154 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,798 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 $1,235 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,761 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 $1,245 $1,480 $1,799
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,173 $1,515 $1,425
77021, Houston, TX $2,400 $895 $1,250 $1,800
77036, Houston, TX N/A $984 $1,351 $1,300
77098, Houston, TX $848 $1,225 $1,994 $1,675
77004, Houston, TX $700 $1,756 $1,500 $2,000
77027, Houston, TX N/A $1,335 $2,008 $2,025
77006, Houston, TX $925 $1,350 $2,250 $1,509
77584, Pearland, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,500
77056, Houston, TX N/A $1,700 $2,400 $2,300

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 $1,950. 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 $1,385 and an average price per square feet of $2.26. There are a total of 5 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 $2,095 and an average price per square feet of $1.80. There are a total of 7 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 -0.38%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, 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 $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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