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 $3,350 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 March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $171 (20.99%) year-over-year from $815 to $986. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $13 (1.17%) year-over-year from $1,137 to $1,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (9.12%) year-over-year from $1,283 to $1,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $228 (10.50%) year-over-year from $2,172 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.53%) year-over-year from $3,183 to $3,200. 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 12.35% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.40% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.74 $1,150 $1,137 (1.17%) $1,482 (-22.40%)
2 BR $1.44 $1,400 $1,283 (9.12%) $1,643 (-14.79%)
3 BR $1.31 $2,400 $2,172 (10.50%) $2,553 (-6.01%)
4+ BR $1.31 $3,200 $3,183 (0.53%) $2,987 (7.14%)

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 $1,600, 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 $3,200 per month.

Let's compare South Main, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 9.14% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX are about 23.17% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.94% 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 $1,299 $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
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,400
League City, TX N/A $895 $1,595 $2,400
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,258 $1,709 $2,400
Pearland, TX N/A N/A $1,400 $2,450
Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,175 $1,800 $2,475
Fulshear, TX N/A N/A $2,500 $3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near South Main

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near South Main. Some of these neighborhoods include Westchase, Sharpstown, and Greater Eastwood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 46 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 $1,868 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,868. 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, Sterling Ridge 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 $1,150 $1,350 $1,287
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
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $925 $1,250 $2,075 $1,500
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,295 $1,570 $1,500
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $700 $1,050 $1,200 $1,500
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $966 $1,400 $1,595
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $900 $1,250 $1,625
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX $3,525 $1,413 $1,795 $1,639
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,300 $1,663
University Place, Houston, TX N/A $1,495 $2,050 $1,732
Second Ward, Houston, TX $775 $1,000 $1,675 $1,750
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
Northside Village, Houston, TX $950 $1,100 $1,600 $1,950
Great Uptown, Houston, TX N/A $1,399 $2,000 $1,950
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,580 $1,905 $2,400 $1,955
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,293 $1,488 $2,000
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $800 $1,571 $1,025 $2,100
Briarforest, Houston, TX N/A $1,175 $1,625 $2,100
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,270
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $1,831 $2,695 $2,456
Memorial, Houston, TX N/A $1,750 $2,400 $2,518
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $849 $1,220 $2,026 $2,850

Top Counties Near South Main

There are a total of 46 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 $1,998. 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 $2,597, 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 11.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX is 21.62% 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 $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
Texas City-League City, TX $1,125 $963 $1,375 $2,000
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,665 $2,019 $2,019
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $4,000 $1,345 $2,105 $2,177
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,452 $1,977 $2,400
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,900 $795 $1,300 $2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX $2,067 $1,387 $1,903 $2,597

Top Zipcodes Near South Main

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near South Main, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. 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 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 South Main, 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 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 $1,175 $1,480 $1,600
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,204 $1,515 $1,400
77021, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,013 $1,250 $1,820
77098, Houston, TX $890 $1,450 $2,230 $1,870
77004, Houston, TX $725 $1,400 $1,700 $1,975
77006, Houston, TX $925 $1,450 $2,224 $1,650
77027, Houston, TX N/A $1,358 $1,840 $1,840
77019, Houston, TX $1,095 $1,385 $2,300 $2,295
77056, Houston, TX N/A $1,625 $2,800 $2,399
77002, Houston, TX $1,530 $1,860 $2,195 $1,895

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 $1.74. There are a total of 54 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 $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $1.44. There are a total of 40 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 0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% 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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