Average Rent in South Main, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical South Main, Houston, TX Rents

South Main rentals average $955 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 December 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $47 (4.97%) year-over-year from $939 to $986. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $492 (-34.02%) year-over-year from $1,447 to $955. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $356 (-22.18%) year-over-year from $1,606 to $1,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $214 (10.53%) year-over-year from $2,036 to $2,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $95 (-3.17%) year-over-year from $2,995 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 19.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.81% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.58 $955 $1,447 (-34.02%) $1,577 (-39.42%)
2 BR $1.23 $1,250 $1,606 (-22.18%) $1,509 (-17.15%)
3 BR $1.30 $2,250 $2,036 (10.53%) $2,773 (-18.87%)

Historical Rents in South Main, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near South Main

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

Let's compare South Main, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 9.53% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX are about 28.80% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.03% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 14 total cities near South Main, 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 South Main

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near South Main. Some of these neighborhoods include Westchase, Sharpstown, and Braeswood Place. 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 $1,870 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,870. 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 $1,050 per month. Whereas, at $2,900 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 $800 $1,138 $1,350 $1,300
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 Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $820 $1,350 $1,500
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
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $966 $1,250 $1,600
University Place, Houston, TX N/A $1,463 $1,950 $1,750
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,325 $1,513 $2,195 $1,765
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
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,450 $1,795
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
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,288 $850 $1,995
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
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,569 $1,600 $2,300 $2,283
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $2,160 $2,690 $2,501
Memorial, Houston, TX N/A $1,709 $2,100 $2,518
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,663 $2,450 $2,900

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 $2,000. 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 $2,710, Brookshire, 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 23.98% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX is 20.00% 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 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
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,125 $1,500 $2,000
Texas City-League City, TX $698 $1,184 $1,400 $2,010
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
Fulshear-Simonton, TX N/A $1,275 $1,702 $2,700

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 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 South Main, 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 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 $1,428 $1,503 $1,610
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,250 $1,508 $1,430
77021, Houston, TX $1,925 $850 $1,298 $1,835
77098, Houston, TX $823 $1,250 $2,450 $1,650
77004, Houston, TX $850 $1,800 $1,550 $2,146
77006, Houston, TX $1,099 $1,425 $2,085 $1,554
77027, Houston, TX N/A $1,275 $1,895 $1,848
77019, Houston, TX $995 $1,554 $2,362 $2,300
77056, Houston, TX N/A $1,650 $2,325 $1,947
77002, Houston, TX $1,528 $1,839 $2,400 $2,005

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 $955 and an average price per square feet of $1.58. There are a total of 33 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 $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $1.23. There are a total of 32 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 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.34%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% 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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