Average Rent in Midtown, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Midtown, Houston, TX Rents

Midtown rentals average $1,325 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,765, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $439 (-23.12%) year-over-year from $1,898 to $1,459. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,207 (-43.72%) year-over-year from $2,761 to $1,554. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,265 (-50.78%) year-over-year from $4,460 to $2,195. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $39 (1.40%) year-over-year from $2,759 to $2,798. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $165 (3.41%) year-over-year from $4,835 to $5,000. 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 1.12% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 28.19% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 33.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.11% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 47.06% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.87 $1,459 $1,898 (-23.12%) $1,396 (4.55%)
1 BR $2.07 $1,554 $2,761 (-43.72%) $2,139 (-27.36%)
2 BR $1.89 $2,195 $4,460 (-50.78%) $4,079 (-46.18%)
3 BR $1.47 $2,798 $2,759 (1.40%) $2,797 (0.02%)

Historical Rents in Midtown, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Midtown

There are a total of 14 cities nearby Midtown. The average rent in Midtown is currently $2,050 per month. A total of 3 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 Midtown, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,850 per month.

Let's compare Midtown, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 30.87% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Midtown, Houston, TX are about 26.65% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.86% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near Midtown, Houston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baytown, TX N/A $950 $1,200 $1,500
Pasadena, TX $4,400 $850 $1,388 $1,700
Houston, TX $1,200 $1,295 $1,670 $1,819
Spring, TX N/A N/A $1,350 $1,950
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,584 $2,018 $2,150
League City, TX N/A $1,359 $1,800 $2,380
Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,250 $1,800 $2,395
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A $1,750 $2,425
Pearland, TX N/A $900 $1,550 $2,495
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Midtown

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

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Midtown, Houston, TX is currently around $1,870 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,870. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Midtown's average rent, which is only $1,765. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Midtown, Greater Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,050 per month. Whereas, at $2,900 average rent per month, Washington Avenue - Memorial Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Midtown. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $955 $1,250 $1,250
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $1,009 $1,400 $1,425
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,293 $1,417 $1,540 $1,480
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,274 $2,136 $1,495
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX N/A $1,300 $1,600 $1,500
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,295 $1,570 $1,500
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,045 $1,517 $1,550
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,023 $1,250 $2,100 $1,598
University Place, Houston, TX N/A $1,463 $1,950 $1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,625 $1,343 $1,579 $1,788
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX N/A $1,430 $1,830 $1,790
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,300 $1,798
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,265 $1,800
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $1,925 $900 $1,298 $1,800
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,475 $1,825
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX N/A $1,000 $1,300 $1,850
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,725 $1,559 $1,969 $1,900
Northside Village, Houston, TX $950 $1,025 $1,600 $1,950
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX N/A $1,099 $1,949 $1,950
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,288 $850 $1,995
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX N/A $950 $1,435 $1,999
Independence Heights, Houston, TX N/A $1,520 $1,500 $2,100
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $800 $920 $1,200 $2,125
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,600 $1,890 $2,585 $2,173
Second Ward, Houston, TX $900 $1,175 $1,650 $2,200
Acres Home, Houston, TX $3,350 N/A $1,600 $2,250
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,569 $1,600 $2,300 $2,283
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $3,750 $1,199 $1,790 $2,300
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $2,160 $2,690 $2,501
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,663 $2,450 $2,900

Top Counties Near Midtown

There are a total of 47 counties located by Midtown, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 5 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 $2,710, Brookshire, TX is the most expensive county by Midtown, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Midtown, Houston, TX is 33.96% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Midtown, Houston, TX is 21.74% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Midtown, Houston, TX is 31.66% 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 N/A $950 $1,200 $1,460
Pasadena, TX $4,400 $850 $1,388 $1,700
Houston, TX $1,250 $1,299 $1,673 $1,900
Northeast Harris, TX $565 $868 $1,195 $1,950
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,125 $1,500 $2,000
Northwest Harris, TX $1,050 $999 $1,463 $2,100
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $5,000 $1,360 $2,105 $2,115
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,675 $1,750 $2,350
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,420 $1,800 $2,400
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $950 $1,450 $2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Midtown

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Midtown, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,025. A total of 11 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 $1,170 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,886 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 Midtown, Houston, TX is $1,258 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,738 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Midtown, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77006, Houston, TX $1,099 $1,425 $2,085 $1,554
77002, Houston, TX $1,528 $1,839 $2,400 $2,005
77004, Houston, TX $850 $1,800 $1,550 $2,146
77019, Houston, TX $995 $1,554 $2,362 $2,300
77007, Houston, TX $1,306 $1,595 $2,450 $2,886
77098, Houston, TX $823 $1,250 $2,450 $1,650
77021, Houston, TX $1,925 $850 $1,298 $1,835
77027, Houston, TX N/A $1,275 $1,895 $1,848
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,250 $1,508 $1,430
77008, Houston, TX $1,800 $1,228 $2,420 $2,883

Frequently Asked Questions - Midtown Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Midtown, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Midtown, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,765. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Midtown, 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 Midtown, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in Midtown, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,325 and an average price per square feet of $2.87. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Midtown.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Midtown, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,513 and an average price per square feet of $2.07. There are a total of 63 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Midtown.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Midtown, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,195 and an average price per square feet of $1.89. There are a total of 31 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Midtown.
How have rent prices in Midtown, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Midtown, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.44%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.51%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Midtown, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Midtown, Houston, TX is around $1,412/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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