Average Rent in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Houston, Houston, TX Rents

Downtown Houston rentals average $1,580 for a studio rental to $2,900 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,917, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $75 (4.74%) year-over-year from $1,571 to $1,645. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $625 (-24.69%) year-over-year from $2,530 to $1,905. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,497 (-37.89%) year-over-year from $3,950 to $2,453. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $474 (-12.74%) year-over-year from $3,724 to $3,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,367 (-24.77%) year-over-year from $5,517 to $4,150. 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 3.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.86% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 22.68% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 37.10% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.66	$1,645	$1,571 (4.74%)	$1,416 (16.19%)
1 BR	$2.45	$1,905	$2,530 (-24.69%)	$1,827 (4.26%)
2 BR	$1.77	$2,453	$3,950 (-37.89%)	$2,337 (4.99%)
3 BR	$1.37	$3,250	$3,724 (-12.74%)	$3,710 (-12.41%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Downtown Houston. The average rent in Downtown Houston 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 Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,988 per month.

Let's compare Downtown Houston, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 42.31% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX are about 39.13% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.59% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near Downtown Houston, Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baytown, TX	$823	$950	$1,200	$1,650
Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,210	$1,626	$1,815
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$850	$1,375	$1,875
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
The Woodlands, TX	$2,025	$1,200	$1,838	$2,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include South Main, Greater Eastwood, and Braeswood Place. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 47 total neighborhoods in or near Downtown Houston, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is currently around $1,850 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Houston, 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 Downtown Houston. 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
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,195	$1,650	$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
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$5,250	$769	$1,200	$1,600
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
East Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,200	$1,750
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$895	$1,250	$1,795
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,674	$1,795
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,268	$1,800
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,300	$1,850
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,385	$2,095	$1,950
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	N/A	$925	$1,425	$1,950
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
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$800	$920	$1,175	$2,100
Acres Home, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,500	$2,150
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,244	$1,350	$2,195	$2,195
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,375	$1,500	$2,373
The Museum District, Houston, TX	N/A	$2,266	$2,635	$2,456
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$3,625	$1,050	$1,800	$2,500
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$849	$1,199	$1,773	$2,875

Top Counties Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 47 counties located by Downtown Houston, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,020. 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 $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Downtown Houston, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 44.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 37.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 35.87% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baytown, TX	$850	$950	$1,200	$1,650
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$838	$1,363	$1,800
Houston, TX	$1,164	$1,240	$1,625	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$650	N/A	$1,225	$1,950
Texas City-League City, TX	$900	$1,095	$1,385	$2,000
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,300	$1,500	$2,040
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,025	$1,075	$1,450	$2,100
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

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Downtown Houston, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,025. A total of 19 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 Downtown Houston, 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 Downtown Houston, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77002, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,895	$2,300	$1,898
77004, Houston, TX	$700	$1,756	$1,500	$2,000
77006, Houston, TX	$925	$1,350	$2,250	$1,509
77007, Houston, TX	$899	$1,199	$2,001	$2,798
77019, Houston, TX	$1,495	$1,312	$2,523	$2,425
77098, Houston, TX	$848	$1,225	$1,994	$1,675
77021, Houston, TX	$2,400	$895	$1,250	$1,800
77008, Houston, TX	$5,547	$1,295	$2,150	$2,725
77027, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,335	$2,008	$2,025
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,173	$1,515	$1,425

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown Houston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Downtown Houston, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,917. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Downtown Houston, 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 Downtown Houston, Houston, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,580 and an average price per square feet of $2.66. There are a total of 19 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Houston.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,905 and an average price per square feet of $2.45. There are a total of 81 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Houston.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $1.77. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Houston.

How have rent prices in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.38%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is around $1,534/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.