Average Rent in South Main, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical South Main, Houston, TX Rents

South Main rentals average $1,100 for a 1-bedroom rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,250, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $140 (16.54%) year-over-year from $846 to $986. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $239 (-17.19%) year-over-year from $1,389 to $1,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $123 (-8.38%) year-over-year from $1,467 to $1,344. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $5 (-0.22%) year-over-year from $2,305 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $248 (-7.88%) year-over-year from $3,148 to $2,900. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.80% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.79 $1,150 $1,389 (-17.19%) $1,550 (-25.81%)
2 BR $1.44 $1,344 $1,467 (-8.38%) $1,652 (-18.64%)
3 BR $1.36 $2,300 $2,305 (-0.22%) $2,683 (-14.29%)

Historical Rents in South Main, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near South Main

There are a total of 15 cities nearby South Main. The average rent in South Main is currently $2,000 per month. Our records show that Baytown, TX, with an average rent of $1,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Main, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,988 per month.

Let's compare South Main, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.09% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX are about 4.56% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near South Main, Houston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Houston, TX $1,100 $1,210 $1,626 $1,815
Pasadena, TX N/A $850 $1,375 $1,875
Rosenberg, TX $3,250 $1,195 $1,375 $2,000
Spring, TX N/A N/A $1,400 $2,000
League City, TX N/A $1,285 $1,804 $2,200
Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,100 $1,825 $2,250
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,258 $1,709 $2,348
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,400
Pearland, TX N/A $805 $1,500 $2,450
Fulshear, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,988

Top Neighborhoods Near South Main

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

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South Main, Houston, TX is currently around $1,917 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,917. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Main's average rent, which is only $1,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Main, Greater Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,010 per month. Whereas, at $2,875 average rent per month, Washington Avenue - Memorial Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Main. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Westchase, Houston, TX N/A $1,080 $1,350 $1,300
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $975 $1,382 $1,388
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $850 $1,184 $1,450
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $1,250 $1,195 $1,650 $1,450
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,249 $1,480 $1,490
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,295 $1,560 $1,500
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $1,048 $1,598 $1,530
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $700 $1,053 $1,200 $1,550
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $925 $1,250 $2,250 $1,550
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $921 $1,200 $1,550
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,275 $1,983 $1,623
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX N/A $1,415 $1,790 $1,685
University Place, Houston, TX N/A $1,498 $2,248 $1,699
Second Ward, Houston, TX $813 $1,100 $1,725 $1,700
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $895 $1,250 $1,795
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,674 $1,795
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,268 $1,800
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,550 $1,300 $1,850
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,580 $1,905 $2,300 $1,917
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,385 $2,095 $1,950
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $850 $2,000
Northside Village, Houston, TX $950 $1,100 $1,750 $2,000
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,300 $1,495 $2,277 $2,000
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,425 $1,495 $2,035 $2,025
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $800 $920 $1,175 $2,100
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,800 $2,100
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,244 $1,350 $2,195 $2,195
Memorial, Houston, TX N/A $1,850 $2,300 $2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $2,266 $2,635 $2,456
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $849 $1,199 $1,773 $2,875

Top Counties Near South Main

There are a total of 47 counties located by South Main, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,020. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. 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 $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by South Main, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in South Main, Houston, TX is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Main, Houston, TX is 8.18% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX is 10.16% more affordable 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 $1,200 $1,650
Pasadena, TX N/A $838 $1,363 $1,800
Houston, TX $1,164 $1,240 $1,625 $1,900
Texas City-League City, TX $900 $1,095 $1,385 $2,000
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,300 $1,500 $2,040
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $4,000 $1,345 $2,105 $2,115
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,450 $895 $1,299 $2,340
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A N/A $1,755 $2,350
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,422 $1,850 $2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX $2,067 $1,399 $1,875 $2,550

Top Zipcodes Near South Main

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near South Main, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,025. A total of 2 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 $1,154 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,798 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 South Main, Houston, TX is $1,235 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,761 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Main, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77025, Houston, TX N/A $1,245 $1,480 $1,799
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,173 $1,515 $1,425
77021, Houston, TX $2,400 $895 $1,250 $1,800
77098, Houston, TX $848 $1,225 $1,994 $1,675
77004, Houston, TX $700 $1,756 $1,500 $2,000
77006, Houston, TX $925 $1,350 $2,250 $1,509
77027, Houston, TX N/A $1,335 $2,008 $2,025
77019, Houston, TX $1,495 $1,312 $2,523 $2,425
77056, Houston, TX N/A $1,700 $2,400 $2,300
77002, Houston, TX $1,544 $1,895 $2,300 $1,898

Frequently Asked Questions - South Main Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South Main, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for South Main, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,250. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do South Main, 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 South Main, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in South Main, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Main.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in South Main, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $1.79. There are a total of 45 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Main.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in South Main, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,339 and an average price per square feet of $1.44. There are a total of 44 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Main.
How have rent prices in South Main, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in South Main, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in South Main, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in South Main, Houston, TX is around $1,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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