Average Rent in Midtown, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Midtown, Houston, TX Rents

Midtown rentals average $1,250 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,080, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover 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 decreased by $667 (-30.77%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,140 (-34.14%) year-over-year from $3,340 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $235 (8.86%) year-over-year from $2,657 to $2,893. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $107 (2.19%) year-over-year from $4,893 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 3.84% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 29.68% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 33.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.55% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.05% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.87 $1,400 $1,678 (-16.58%) $1,387 (0.97%)
1 BR $2.17 $1,500 $2,167 (-30.77%) $1,718 (-12.70%)
2 BR $1.91 $2,200 $3,340 (-34.14%) $3,009 (-26.89%)
3 BR $1.39 $2,893 $2,657 (8.86%) $2,635 (9.76%)

Historical Rents in Midtown, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Midtown

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Midtown. The average rent in Midtown is currently $1,965 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baytown, TX, with an average rent of $1,695, 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 $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Midtown, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 23.87% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Midtown, Houston, TX are about 29.38% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.26% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near Midtown, Houston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baytown, TX $823 $950 $1,250 $1,695
Pasadena, TX $1,150 $850 $1,375 $1,785
Houston, TX $1,090 $1,270 $1,670 $1,850
Spring, TX N/A $1,225 $1,288 $1,950
League City, TX N/A $1,305 $1,550 $2,150
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,283 $2,032 $2,250
Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,250 $1,800 $2,398
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A $1,899 $2,425
Pearland, TX N/A $813 $1,695 $2,495
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Midtown

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near Midtown. Some of these neighborhoods include South Main, Greenway - Upper Kirby, 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 $1,850 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 $1,010 per month. Whereas, at $2,850 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 $1,100 $1,250 $1,335
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,250 $2,435 $1,479
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,421 $1,650 $1,480
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,280 $1,570 $1,494
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX N/A $1,150 $1,613 $1,500
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $999 $1,550 $1,588
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $925 $1,299 $2,250 $1,600
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $700 $1,000 $1,300 $1,600
University Place, Houston, TX N/A $1,435 $2,075 $1,650
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,045 $1,600 $1,650
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX N/A $1,430 $1,860 $1,790
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,625 $1,484 $1,579 $1,800
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,475 $1,800
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX N/A $925 $1,425 $1,825
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $1,925 $900 $1,345 $1,850
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,564 $1,350 $1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,250 $1,875
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,725 $1,542 $2,000 $1,975
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,000 $1,025 $1,600 $1,990
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $850 $2,000
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,475 $1,943 $2,400 $2,135
Acres Home, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,575 $2,150
Second Ward, Houston, TX $900 $1,200 $1,975 $2,150
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $800 $920 $1,450 $2,180
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,337 $1,594 $2,223 $2,185
Independence Heights, Houston, TX N/A $1,499 $1,595 $2,350
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX N/A $1,097 $1,949 $2,398
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,888 $2,415
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $2,254 $2,690 $2,553
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,595 $2,445 $2,850

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 $1,950. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 13 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 28.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Midtown, Houston, TX is 20.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Midtown, Houston, TX is 33.94% 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 $1,275 $1,600
Pasadena, TX $1,150 $850 $1,375 $1,700
Houston, TX $1,095 $1,283 $1,668 $1,900
Northeast Harris, TX $650 N/A $1,375 $1,950
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,200 $1,500 $2,000
Northwest Harris, TX $1,070 $1,049 $1,500 $2,100
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $5,000 $1,345 $2,105 $2,115
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,650 $1,755 $2,350
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,500 $1,800 $2,400
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $950 $1,350 $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 $2,037. 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 77099, Houston, TX at $1,103 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,800 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 $1,284 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,699 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 $1,037 $1,418 $2,248 $1,583
77002, Houston, TX $1,400 $1,838 $2,210 $1,966
77004, Houston, TX $700 $1,850 $1,550 $2,146
77019, Houston, TX N/A $1,523 $2,536 $2,325
77007, Houston, TX $1,337 $1,592 $2,445 $2,800
77098, Houston, TX $890 $1,250 $2,500 $1,495
77021, Houston, TX $1,925 $950 $1,350 $1,850
77027, Houston, TX N/A $1,262 $1,930 $1,900
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,250 $1,545 $1,450
77008, Houston, TX $5,375 $1,399 $2,220 $2,749

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 $2,080. 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 $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $2.87. There are a total of 5 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $2.17. There are a total of 44 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 $1.91. There are a total of 34 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 -0.31%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.34%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Midtown, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Midtown, Houston, TX is around $1,664/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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