Average Rent in South Main, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical South Main, Houston, TX Rents

South Main rentals average $1,200 for a 1-bedroom rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,319, or roughly $1 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 increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $986 to $986. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (16.03%) year-over-year from $1,195 to $1,387. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $155 (-11.01%) year-over-year from $1,405 to $1,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $592 (32.74%) year-over-year from $1,808 to $2,400. 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 up by 4.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.95% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.58	$1,387	$1,195 (16.03%)	$1,442 (-3.80%)
2 BR	$1.23	$1,250	$1,405 (-11.01%)	$1,350 (-7.38%)
3 BR	$1.25	$2,400	$1,808 (32.74%)	$2,653 (-9.52%)

Historical Rents in South Main, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near South Main

There are a total of 13 cities nearby South Main. The average rent in South Main is currently $1,997 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 The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,700 per month.

Let's compare South Main, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.79% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX are about 28.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.40% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 13 total cities near South Main, Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baytown, TX	N/A	$900	$1,150	$1,500
Pasadena, TX	$8,250	$850	$1,450	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,175	$1,295	$1,670	$1,803
Spring, TX	$1,775	N/A	$1,350	$1,997
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,584	$2,020	$2,145
League City, TX	N/A	$1,308	$1,797	$2,312
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$2,225	$1,800	$2,348
Pearland, TX	N/A	$825	$1,458	$2,368
Missouri City, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,600	$2,375
The Woodlands, TX	$2,025	$1,500	$2,399	$2,700

Top Neighborhoods Near South Main

There are a total of 48 neighborhoods in or near South Main. Some of these neighborhoods include Greater Fondren Southwest, Westchase, and Sharpstown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 48 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 $1,850 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Main's average rent, which is only $1,319. 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 $2,865 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
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$788	$1,200	$1,199
Westchase, Houston, TX	$800	$1,050	$1,300	$1,300
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,016	$1,358	$1,358
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,295	$1,570	$1,508
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,293	$1,409	$1,500	$1,515
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$850	$1,045	$1,580	$1,530
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,250	$1,550
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,250	$2,000	$1,585
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,288	$1,595	$1,590
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$950	$1,250	$1,900	$1,613
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,458	$1,820	$1,790
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,600	$1,795
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,210	$1,450	$1,795
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$1,925	$900	$1,248	$1,800
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,400	$1,800
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,750	$1,343	$1,579	$1,802
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$900	$1,010	$1,675	$1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$2,100	N/A	$1,258	$1,850
University Place, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,469	$1,998	$1,850
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,549	$1,975	$1,950
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,288	$850	$1,995
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,629	$2,285	$1,998
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$900	$1,100	$1,545	$2,000
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$1,880	$2,792	$2,055
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,113	$1,200	$2,200
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,595	$2,310	$2,300
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$575	$895	$1,400	$2,300
Memorial, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,573	$2,000	$2,300
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,294	$2,254	$2,690	$2,598
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,663	$2,345	$2,865

Top Counties Near South Main

There are a total of 48 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 $1,950. 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 $2,695, 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 16.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX is 16.00% 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	$900	$1,195	$1,450
Pasadena, TX	$8,250	$850	$1,400	$1,650
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,300	$1,670	$1,895
Texas City-League City, TX	$638	$1,000	$1,450	$1,950
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,500	$1,995
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$4,750	$1,360	$2,105	$2,115
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,675	$1,678	$2,250
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$950	$1,450	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$1,300	$1,330	$1,800	$2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,702	$2,695

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 $2,006. A total of 3 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 $1,203 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,998 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 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 $1,733 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	$1,430	$1,490	$1,615
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,293	$1,500	$1,405
77021, Houston, TX	$1,925	$925	$1,200	$1,850
77098, Houston, TX	$795	$1,243	$2,200	$1,690
77004, Houston, TX	$900	$1,800	$1,558	$2,300
77006, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,398	$1,775	$1,600
77027, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,350	$1,975	$1,900
77019, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,613	$2,474	$2,300
77056, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,617	$1,975	$1,900
77002, Houston, TX	$1,590	$1,865	$2,585	$2,015

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 $1,319. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $1.58. There are a total of 37 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 33 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.33% 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 $1,055/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.