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 $5,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,955, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $94 (-5.40%) year-over-year from $1,739 to $1,645. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $48 (-2.46%) year-over-year from $1,953 to $1,905. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $103 (-3.54%) year-over-year from $2,904 to $2,802. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,057 (-20.90%) year-over-year from $5,057 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $150 (-2.48%) year-over-year from $6,050 to $5,900. 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 3.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.71% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.83% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 26.15% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.19% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.62	$1,645	$1,739 (-5.40%)	$1,435 (14.66%)
1 BR	$2.46	$1,905	$1,953 (-2.46%)	$1,780 (7.01%)
2 BR	$1.85	$2,802	$2,904 (-3.54%)	$2,372 (18.10%)
3 BR	$1.44	$4,000	$5,057 (-20.90%)	$3,757 (6.48%)
4+ BR	$1.70	$5,900	$6,050 (-2.48%)	$3,126 (88.74%)

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 7 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 Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Downtown Houston, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 47.53% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX are about 33.54% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.54% 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	$900	$1,200	$1,600
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
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,258	$1,709	$2,400
League City, TX	N/A	$895	$1,595	$2,400
Pearland, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,400	$2,450
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$2,175	$1,800	$2,475

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include South Main, Sharpstown, and Greater Eastwood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 46 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 $1,835 per month. A total of 29 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Houston, 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 Downtown Houston. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,295	$1,250
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
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,295	$1,570	$1,500
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$700	$1,050	$1,200	$1,500
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$3,525	$1,413	$1,795	$1,639
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$5,250	$769	$1,175	$1,650
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
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	N/A	$950	$1,425	$2,000
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,293	$1,488	$2,000
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$800	$1,571	$1,025	$2,100
Acres Home, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,513	$1,375	$2,195
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,270
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,499	$1,500	$2,350
The Museum District, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,831	$2,695	$2,456
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,394	$1,700	$2,500
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$849	$1,220	$2,026	$2,850

Top Counties Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 46 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 $1,998. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 9 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 Downtown Houston, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 31.49% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 35.66% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 34.38% 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	$900	$1,200	$1,575
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
Northeast Harris, TX	$1,075	$1,818	$1,295	$1,988
Texas City-League City, TX	$1,125	$963	$1,375	$2,000
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,665	$2,019	$2,019
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,090	$999	$1,420	$2,150
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,452	$1,977	$2,400
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,900	$795	$1,300	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Downtown Houston, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. 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 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 Downtown Houston, 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 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	$1,530	$1,860	$2,195	$1,895
77004, Houston, TX	$725	$1,400	$1,700	$1,975
77006, Houston, TX	$925	$1,450	$2,224	$1,650
77007, Houston, TX	$1,409	$1,649	$2,052	$2,000
77019, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,385	$2,300	$2,295
77098, Houston, TX	$890	$1,450	$2,230	$1,870
77021, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,013	$1,250	$1,820
77008, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,275	$2,350	$2,900
77027, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,358	$1,840	$1,840
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,204	$1,515	$1,400

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 $1,955. 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 $2.62. 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 $2.46. There are a total of 76 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $1.85. There are a total of 24 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 -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21% 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 $1,564/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.