Average Rent in Second Ward, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Second Ward, Houston, TX Rents

Second Ward rentals average $775 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,750, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $942 (-51.83%) year-over-year from $1,817 to $875. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $694 (-40.95%) year-over-year from $1,694 to $1,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $224 (-11.05%) year-over-year from $2,024 to $1,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $323 (-11.15%) year-over-year from $2,898 to $2,575. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,950 (-44.82%) year-over-year from $4,350 to $2,400. 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 44.44% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 38.91% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.18% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.33% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.43% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.21 $875 $1,817 (-51.83%) $2,289 (-61.77%)
1 BR $1.58 $1,000 $1,694 (-40.95%) $1,653 (-39.50%)
2 BR $1.53 $1,800 $2,024 (-11.05%) $2,497 (-27.92%)
3 BR $1.57 $2,575 $2,898 (-11.15%) $2,383 (8.04%)

Historical Rents in Second Ward, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Second Ward

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Second Ward. The average rent in Second Ward is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 2 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 Second Ward, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Second Ward, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.05% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Second Ward, Houston, TX are about 4.78% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.79% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near Second Ward, 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
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,258 $1,709 $2,400
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A N/A $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 Second Ward

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near Second Ward. 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 Second Ward, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Second Ward, Houston, TX is currently around $1,868 per month. A total of 18 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,868. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Second Ward's average rent, which is only $1,750. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Second Ward, 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 Second Ward. 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
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $700 $1,050 $1,200 $1,500
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $925 $1,250 $2,075 $1,500
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,295 $1,570 $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
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
Great Uptown, Houston, TX N/A $1,399 $2,000 $1,950
Northside Village, Houston, TX $950 $1,100 $1,600 $1,950
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,580 $1,905 $2,400 $1,955
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 Second Ward

There are a total of 46 counties located by Second Ward, 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 4 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 Second Ward, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Second Ward, Houston, TX is 39.68% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Second Ward, Houston, TX is 22.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Second Ward, Houston, TX is 5.97% 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 Second Ward

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Second Ward, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. A total of 13 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 Second Ward, 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 Second Ward, 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
77021, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,013 $1,250 $1,820
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
77008, Houston, TX $1,095 $1,275 $2,350 $2,900
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,204 $1,515 $1,400
77027, Houston, TX N/A $1,358 $1,840 $1,840

Frequently Asked Questions - Second Ward Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Second Ward, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Second Ward, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,750. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Second Ward, 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 Second Ward, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in Second Ward, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $775 and an average price per square feet of $2.21. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Second Ward.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Second Ward, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,000 and an average price per square feet of $1.58. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Second Ward.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Second Ward, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,675 and an average price per square feet of $1.53. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Second Ward.
How have rent prices in Second Ward, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Second Ward, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.52%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.41%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Second Ward, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Second Ward, Houston, TX is around $1,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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