Average Rent in Midtown, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Midtown, Houston, TX Rents

Midtown rentals average $1,150 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,027, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $278 (-16.58%) year-over-year from $1,678 to $1,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $875 (40.08%) year-over-year from $2,183 to $3,059. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,188 (65.66%) year-over-year from $3,333 to $5,521. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $112 (-3.87%) year-over-year from $2,887 to $2,775. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,178 (-45.58%) year-over-year from $4,778 to $2,600. 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 15.59% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.69% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.97% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.77% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.34	$1,400	$1,678 (-16.58%)	$1,434 (-2.35%)
1 BR	$2.14	$3,059	$2,183 (40.08%)	$1,905 (60.54%)
2 BR	$1.67	$5,521	$3,333 (65.66%)	$3,101 (78.04%)
3 BR	$1.27	$2,775	$2,887 (-3.87%)	$2,691 (3.11%)

Historical Rents in Midtown, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Midtown

There are a total of 13 cities nearby Midtown. The average rent in Midtown is currently $1,955 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 $1,545, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Midtown, Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,715 per month.

Let's compare Midtown, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 30.08% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Midtown, Houston, TX are about 30.21% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.57% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near Midtown, Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baytown, TX	N/A	$913	$1,213	$1,545
Pasadena, TX	$8,250	$815	$1,400	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,283	$1,675	$1,815
Spring, TX	$1,775	N/A	$1,425	$1,955
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,584	$2,020	$2,095
League City, TX	N/A	$1,359	$1,797	$2,312
Missouri City, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,600	$2,350
Pearland, TX	N/A	$825	$1,450	$2,360
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$2,200	$1,800	$2,400
The Woodlands, TX	$2,025	$1,550	$2,334	$2,715

Top Neighborhoods Near Midtown

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near Midtown. Some of these neighborhoods include South Main, Sharpstown, and Greater Eastwood. 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 $1,850 per month. A total of 31 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Midtown, Greater Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,050 per month. Whereas, at $2,800 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	$1,200	$1,250	$1,327
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,016	$1,358	$1,354
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$850	$1,285	$1,550	$1,500
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,293	$1,409	$1,795	$1,525
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,275	$2,000	$1,532
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$850	$1,048	$1,600	$1,540
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,350	$1,570	$1,543
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,300	$1,898	$1,641
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,225	$1,275	$1,650
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,465	$1,800	$1,790
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,400	$1,800
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,750	$1,343	$1,579	$1,806
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	N/A	$950	$1,425	$1,825
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$2,100	N/A	$1,265	$1,850
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$1,925	$825	$1,200	$1,850
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$900	$995	$1,750	$1,850
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,288	$850	$1,900
University Place, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,494	$2,000	$1,950
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,508	$2,000	$1,988
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$799	$1,100	$1,785	$2,000
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$1,857	$2,685	$2,025
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,700	$2,100
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,195	$2,148
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,538	$1,930	$2,173
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,610	$2,350	$2,300
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$575	$895	$1,400	$2,300
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$3,350	N/A	$1,750	$2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$3,750	$1,199	$1,673	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,294	$2,138	$2,690	$2,511
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,600	$2,345	$2,800

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 $1,998. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 14 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 Midtown, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Midtown, Houston, TX is 6.52% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Midtown, Houston, TX is 38.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Midtown, Houston, TX is 36.75% 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	$913	$1,237	$1,498
Pasadena, TX	$8,250	$815	$1,375	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,243	$1,300	$1,676	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,125	$1,500	$2,000
Northeast Harris, TX	$565	N/A	$1,150	$2,000
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,900	$999	$1,434	$2,150
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$4,750	$1,360	$2,105	$2,150
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,675	$1,600	$2,250
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$875	$1,450	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$1,300	$1,370	$1,829	$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 $2,006. A total of 26 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 $1,161 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,100 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 Midtown, Houston, TX is $1,255 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,716 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	$1,150	$1,400	$1,625	$1,598
77002, Houston, TX	$1,590	$1,839	$2,635	$1,995
77004, Houston, TX	$900	$1,795	$1,550	$2,300
77019, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,631	$2,395	$2,100
77007, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,590	$2,345	$2,800
77098, Houston, TX	$773	$1,245	$2,175	$1,695
77021, Houston, TX	$1,925	$875	$1,200	$1,875
77027, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,373	$1,898	$1,895
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,300	$1,528	$1,440
77008, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,228	$2,400	$3,100

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 $2,027. 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 $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $2.34. There are a total of 2 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 $1,634 and an average price per square feet of $2.14. There are a total of 36 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 $2,293 and an average price per square feet of $1.67. There are a total of 20 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 -0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.40%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.66%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Midtown, Houston, TX is around $1,622/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.