Average Rent in Central Southwest, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Central Southwest, Houston, TX Rents

Central Southwest rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $2,025 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,175 (-47.47%) year-over-year from $2,475 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $137 (-9.39%) year-over-year from $1,459 to $1,322. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (3.86%) year-over-year from $1,725 to $1,792. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $65 (-3.31%) year-over-year from $1,965 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $93 (4.85%) year-over-year from $1,908 to $2,000. 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 up by 16.42% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,300	$2,475 (-47.47%)	$1,053 (23.47%)
1 BR	$23.08	$1,322	$1,459 (-9.39%)	$1,362 (-2.92%)
2 BR	$18.12	$1,792	$1,725 (3.86%)	$1,506 (18.99%)
3 BR	$15.33	$1,900	$1,965 (-3.31%)	$1,862 (2.06%)
4+ BR	$12.36	$2,000	$1,908 (4.85%)	$2,099 (-4.72%)

Historical Rents in Central Southwest, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 35 cities nearby Central Southwest. The average rent in Central Southwest is currently $1,900 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lake Jackson, TX, with an average rent of $1,203, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Central Southwest, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Central Southwest, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 33.85% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.49% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX are about 19.78% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.26% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 35 total cities near Central Southwest, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Houston, TX	$1,351	$1,200	$1,500	$1,750
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,189	$1,475	$1,783
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,353	$1,450	$1,900
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,100	$2,000	$2,100
Friendswood, TX	N/A	$1,390	$1,918	$2,100
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,508	$1,695	$2,203
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,124	$1,438	$2,223
Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,270	$1,606	$2,300
New Territory, TX	N/A	$1,220	N/A	$2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 78 neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest. Some of these neighborhoods include Westwood, Gulfton, and Golfcrest. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 78 total neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest, Houston, TX is currently around $1,809 per month. A total of 39 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Central Southwest's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $970 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Central Southwest. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westwood, Houston, TX	$765	$851	$1,052	$970
Gulfton, Houston, TX	$800	$902	$1,153	$1,140
Golfcrest, Houston, TX	$2,493	$759	$1,063	$1,150
Braeburn, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,225	$1,225
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$900	$1,250	$1,250
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$889	$1,042	$1,375	$1,300
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$916	$890	$1,107	$1,300
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	$849	$947	$1,109	$1,345
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$949	$1,013	$1,550	$1,350
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$949	$1,300	$1,380
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,198	$1,075	$1,500	$1,400
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,115	$1,480	$1,580
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$5,000	$1,263	$1,572	$1,647
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$897	$1,298	$1,700
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX	$850	N/A	$1,350	$1,799
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,111	$1,500	$1,821
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,442	$1,413	$2,110	$1,823
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,390	$1,578	$2,073	$1,842
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,200	$1,118	$1,150	$1,895
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,376	$1,900	$1,895
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,395	$2,300	$1,933
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,380	$1,950	$1,950
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,395	$1,950
Westbury, Houston, TX	$809	$945	$1,120	$1,963
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$915	$925	$1,025	$1,998
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,359	$1,756	$2,397	$2,075
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$999	$1,233	$2,250
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,711	$2,860	$2,522
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$2,259	$3,099	$2,600
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX	$899	$855	$1,075	$2,775

Top Counties Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 29 counties located by Central Southwest, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX, and Texas City-League City, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,900. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Brazosport, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,260. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Central Southwest, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 5.69% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 16.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 24.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$860	$955	$1,180	$1,500
Houston, TX	$1,374	$1,200	$1,500	$1,800
Texas City-League City, TX	$738	$1,095	$1,345	$1,850
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$980	$1,343	$1,900
Angleton, TX	N/A	$675	$1,100	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,099	$1,124	$1,448	$2,200
Sugar Land, TX	$1,127	$1,244	$1,665	$2,275
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$3,128	$1,218	$1,461	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,253	$1,580	$2,300
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,950	$1,266	$1,920	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Central Southwest, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,925. A total of 19 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77036, Houston, TX at $1,110 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,682 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,224. That's at least $21 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Central Southwest, Houston, TX is $1,209 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,545 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Central Southwest, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77045, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,325	$1,549	$1,775
77035, Houston, TX	$809	$915	$1,097	$1,225
77025, Houston, TX	$779	$1,100	$1,430	$1,548
77047, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,219	$1,420	$2,000
77096, Houston, TX	$899	$855	$1,040	$2,200
77051, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,049	$1,473	$1,950
77054, Houston, TX	$999	$1,050	$1,400	$1,385
77030, Houston, TX	$1,388	$1,324	$1,800	$1,652
77033, Houston, TX	N/A	$897	$1,395	$1,750
77048, Houston, TX	$1,708	$1,263	$1,544	$1,695

Frequently Asked Questions - Central Southwest Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Central Southwest, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Central Southwest, 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 Southwest, Houston, TX.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,300. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Southwest.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,322 and an average price per square feet of $23.08. There are a total of 43 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Southwest.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,792 and an average price per square feet of $18.12. There are a total of 45 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Southwest.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Central Southwest, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.47%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.