Average Rent in Central Houston, Houston, TX

Current Versus Historical Central Houston, Houston, TX Rents

Central Houston rentals average $1,346 for a studio rental to $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,993, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $109 (-6.69%) year-over-year from $1,631 to $1,522. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $238 (-13.62%) year-over-year from $1,747 to $1,509. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $38 (1.76%) year-over-year from $2,137 to $2,175. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $324 (11.68%) year-over-year from $2,776 to $3,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,139 (38.47%) year-over-year from $2,961 to $4,100. 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 3.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.46% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.68% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.75% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.41	$1,522	$1,631 (-6.69%)	$1,585 (-3.99%)
1 BR	$2.10	$1,509	$1,747 (-13.62%)	$1,671 (-9.69%)
2 BR	$1.83	$2,175	$2,137 (1.76%)	$2,389 (-8.97%)
3 BR	$1.58	$3,100	$2,776 (11.68%)	$2,811 (10.27%)
4+ BR	$1.54	$4,100	$2,961 (38.47%)	$3,796 (8.01%)

Historical Rents in Central Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Central Houston

There are a total of 18 cities nearby Central Houston. The average rent in Central Houston is currently $1,875 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Beaumont, TX, with an average rent of $995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Central Houston, Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,499 per month.

Let's compare Central Houston, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 21.87% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Central Houston, Houston, TX are about 29.84% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 36.67% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near Central Houston, Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$925	$1,293	$1,372
Baytown, TX	$750	$1,007	$1,317	$1,450
Houston, TX	$1,222	$1,291	$1,727	$1,800
Spring, TX	N/A	$1,319	$1,589	$1,850
League City, TX	N/A	$1,197	$1,510	$1,937
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,605	$2,005	$2,148
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,655	$1,850	$2,225
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,264	$1,604	$2,276
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,217	$1,690	$2,300
The Woodlands, TX	$1,598	$1,284	$1,842	$2,499

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Houston

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near Central Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Greater Inwood, Sharpstown, and South Main. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 46 total neighborhoods in or near Central Houston, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Central Houston, Houston, TX is currently around $1,843 per month. A total of 28 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,843. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Central Houston, Greater Greenspoint has the most affordable average rent at $945 per month. Whereas, at $2,823 average rent per month, The Museum District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Central Houston. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Greater Inwood, Houston, TX	N/A	$875	$1,050	$1,163
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	$671	$958	$1,300	$1,300
South Main, Houston, TX	$986	$1,074	$1,339	$1,373
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,575	$1,400
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$780	$963	$1,750	$1,450
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$787	$1,129	$1,600	$1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,078	$1,350	$2,037	$1,612
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$795	$950	$1,300	$1,695
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,351	$1,361	$2,000	$1,700
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,283	$1,125	$1,550	$1,729
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,070	$1,660	$1,750
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$848	$1,550	$1,800
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,104	$1,451	$2,300	$1,800
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,119	$1,513	$1,836
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,426	$2,005	$1,849
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,376	$1,468	$1,955	$1,852
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,550	$1,204	$2,000	$1,950
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,426	$2,048	$2,000
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,386	$1,577	$2,195	$2,038
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$725	$1,048	$1,300	$2,090
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,250	$1,500	$2,100
Memorial, Houston, TX	$1,303	$1,500	$2,200	$2,200
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$699	$1,000	$1,175	$2,225
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,348	$1,573	$2,240	$2,245
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,850	$1,241	$1,200	$2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,601	$1,025	$1,406	$2,350
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,531	$1,838	$3,198	$2,397
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,353	$1,395	$2,225	$2,398
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	$1,154	$960	$1,312	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,208	$1,910	$2,846	$2,823

Top Counties Near Central Houston

There are a total of 46 counties located by Central Houston, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Southeast Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,880. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Beaumont, TX. It's average rent per month is $995. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Central Houston, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Central Houston, Houston, TX is 35.34% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Central Houston, Houston, TX is 29.93% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Central Houston, Houston, TX is 34.05% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$900	$1,177	$1,269
Baytown, TX	$750	$935	$1,229	$1,450
Southeast Harris, TX	$870	$972	$1,263	$1,527
Houston, TX	$1,230	$1,287	$1,700	$1,880
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,703	$1,108	$1,450	$2,100
Northeast Harris, TX	$1,925	$967	$1,425	$2,100
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$5,413	$1,345	$2,095	$2,115
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,483	$1,348	$1,485	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,463	$1,850	$2,380
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,000	$1,709	$2,110	$2,550

Top Zipcodes Near Central Houston

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Central Houston, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,949. A total of 29 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77060, Houston, TX at $950 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,875 per month is 77389, Northwest Harris, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $889. That's at least $2 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Central Houston, Houston, TX is $1,204 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,665 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Central Houston, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77007, Houston, TX	$1,439	$1,564	$2,240	$2,232
77019, Houston, TX	$1,377	$1,583	$2,250	$1,950
77008, Houston, TX	$1,381	$1,374	$2,296	$2,650
77006, Houston, TX	$1,181	$1,447	$2,406	$1,651
77002, Houston, TX	$1,456	$1,788	$2,623	$2,105
77009, Houston, TX	$1,092	$1,163	$1,729	$1,998
77098, Houston, TX	$1,254	$1,415	$2,048	$1,980
77027, Houston, TX	$1,489	$1,324	$1,991	$1,859
77004, Houston, TX	$1,087	$1,256	$1,679	$1,975
77056, Houston, TX	$1,274	$1,561	$2,019	$1,884

Frequently Asked Questions - Central Houston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Central Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Central Houston, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,993. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Central Houston, 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 Central Houston, Houston, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Central Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,346 and an average price per square feet of $2.41. There are a total of 82 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Houston.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Central Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,470 and an average price per square feet of $2.10. There are a total of 565 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Houston.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Central Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,199 and an average price per square feet of $1.83. There are a total of 430 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Houston.

How have rent prices in Central Houston, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Central Houston, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Central Houston, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Central Houston, Houston, TX is around $1,594/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.