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 $1,335, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $93 (10.45%) year-over-year from $892 to $986. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $89 (7.41%) year-over-year from $1,201 to $1,290. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $49 (-3.48%) year-over-year from $1,399 to $1,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (9.13%) year-over-year from $2,108 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $163 (-5.33%) year-over-year from $3,063 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 3.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.87% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.65% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.58 $1,290 $1,201 (7.41%) $1,535 (-15.96%)
2 BR $1.44 $1,350 $1,399 (-3.48%) $1,416 (-4.68%)
3 BR $1.38 $2,300 $2,108 (9.13%) $2,877 (-20.05%)

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 $1,965 per month. 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 South Main, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare South Main, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.82% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX are about 24.00% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.63% 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
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
Rosenberg, TX N/A $1,000 $1,395 $1,965
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 South Main

There are a total of 47 neighborhoods in or near South Main. Some of these neighborhoods include Westchase, Greater Fondren Southwest, and Greenway - Upper Kirby. 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 $1,850 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-eight 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 $1,335. 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 $2,850 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 $1,100 $1,350 $1,300
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $800 $1,335 $1,463
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
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $850 $1,200 $1,550
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $999 $1,550 $1,588
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $700 $1,000 $1,300 $1,600
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $925 $1,299 $2,250 $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
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,413 $1,750
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
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,564 $1,350 $1,850
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $1,925 $900 $1,345 $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
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,250 $1,500 $2,195 $2,080
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,475 $1,943 $2,400 $2,135
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
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $2,254 $2,690 $2,553
Memorial, Houston, TX N/A $1,689 $2,400 $2,825
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,595 $2,445 $2,850

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 $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 $2,650, 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 9.09% more affordable 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 $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
Texas City-League City, TX $895 $1,225 $1,385 $1,950
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,200 $1,500 $2,000
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
Fulshear-Simonton, TX N/A $1,383 $1,895 $2,650

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 $2,037. 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 $1,103 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 South Main, 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 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 $1,425 $1,490 $1,576
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,250 $1,545 $1,450
77021, Houston, TX $1,925 $950 $1,350 $1,850
77098, Houston, TX $890 $1,250 $2,500 $1,495
77004, Houston, TX $700 $1,850 $1,550 $2,146
77006, Houston, TX $1,037 $1,418 $2,248 $1,583
77027, Houston, TX N/A $1,262 $1,930 $1,900
77019, Houston, TX N/A $1,523 $2,536 $2,325
77056, Houston, TX N/A $1,650 $2,300 $1,999
77002, Houston, TX $1,400 $1,838 $2,210 $1,966

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 $1,335. 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 $1.58. 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 $1.44. There are a total of 31 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 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% 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 $1,068/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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