Average Rent in Central Southwest, Houston, TX

Current Versus Historical Central Southwest, Houston, TX Rents

Central Southwest rentals average $1,251 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,225 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,975, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,586 (196.00%) year-over-year from $809 to $2,395. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $113 (-8.50%) year-over-year from $1,330 to $1,217. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $136 (9.07%) year-over-year from $1,499 to $1,635. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $145 (7.82%) year-over-year from $1,855 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $444 (-17.48%) year-over-year from $2,542 to $2,098. 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 4.03% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.82% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.21% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.45% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$0.06	$1,217	$1,330 (-8.50%)	$1,180 (3.18%)
2 BR	$1.40	$1,635	$1,499 (9.07%)	$1,552 (5.38%)
3 BR	$1.31	$2,000	$1,855 (7.82%)	$1,482 (34.98%)
4+ BR	$1.14	$2,098	$2,542 (-17.48%)	$1,332 (57.43%)

Historical Rents in Central Southwest, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 18 cities nearby Central Southwest. The average rent in Central Southwest is currently $1,873 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 $1,045, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Central Southwest, Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Central Southwest, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.19% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX are about 10.38% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.79% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near Central Southwest, Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$925	$1,293	$1,373
Baytown, TX	$750	$990	$1,317	$1,480
Houston, TX	$1,223	$1,293	$1,714	$1,800
Spring, TX	N/A	$1,319	$1,603	$1,850
League City, TX	N/A	$1,197	$1,510	$1,950
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,744	$2,122	$2,148
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,605	$2,005	$2,150
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,510	$1,850	$2,250
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,264	$1,687	$2,251
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,217	$1,690	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 45 neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Westchase, and South Main. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 45 total neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest, Houston, TX is currently around $1,818 per month. A total of 28 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,818. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest, Greater Greenspoint has the most affordable average rent at $945 per month. Whereas, at $2,599 average rent per month, The Museum District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Central Southwest. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	$671	$958	$1,300	$1,300
Westchase, Houston, TX	$846	$1,083	$1,399	$1,300
South Main, Houston, TX	$986	$1,074	$1,339	$1,395
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,550	$1,400
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$883	$1,250	$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	$1,358	$1,999	$1,591
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,070	$1,425	$1,600
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$795	$950	$1,300	$1,650
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$890	$1,293	$1,650
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,351	$1,361	$2,000	$1,700
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,283	$1,100	$1,550	$1,740
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$848	$1,600	$1,800
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,104	$1,453	$2,350	$1,815
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,426	$2,005	$1,849
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,376	$1,486	$1,959	$1,853
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,550	$1,200	$2,000	$1,900
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,434	$2,048	$1,975
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,386	$1,586	$2,195	$2,044
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,380	$850	$2,100
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$725	$1,048	$1,300	$2,180
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$833	$1,200	$2,343	$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	$2,240
Memorial, Houston, TX	$1,303	$1,494	$2,275	$2,249
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,531	$1,910	$3,188	$2,423
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	$1,154	$990	$1,300	$2,450
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,353	$1,398	$2,250	$2,500
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,208	$1,869	$2,211	$2,599

Top Counties Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 45 counties located by Central Southwest, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Southeast Harris, TX, and Texas City-League City, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,881. 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 $1,045. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Central Southwest, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 17.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 5.71% more affordable 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	$1,287
Southeast Harris, TX	$870	$972	$1,275	$1,550
Texas City-League City, TX	$600	$1,140	$1,494	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,235	$1,292	$1,700	$1,881
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$750	$985	$1,480	$2,114
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$5,413	$1,345	$2,095	$2,115
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,483	$1,348	$1,485	$2,251
Angleton, TX	$850	$871	$1,202	$2,295
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,461	$1,850	$2,373
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,000	$1,709	$2,110	$2,550

Top Zipcodes Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Central Southwest, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,950. A total of 27 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 $2,850 per month is 77389, Northwest Harris, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $897. 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 Southwest, Houston, TX is $1,204 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,650 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart 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
77025, Houston, TX	$1,367	$1,324	$1,988	$1,709
77054, Houston, TX	$1,076	$1,000	$1,463	$1,350
77030, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,454	$1,950	$1,779
77098, Houston, TX	$1,254	$1,415	$2,048	$1,980
77004, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,256	$1,550	$1,950
77027, Houston, TX	$1,489	$1,324	$2,000	$1,860
77006, Houston, TX	$1,181	$1,450	$2,390	$1,645
77584, Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,348	$1,732	$2,300
77056, Houston, TX	$1,274	$1,561	$2,019	$1,884
77019, Houston, TX	$1,377	$1,577	$2,344	$1,953

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 $1,975. 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 $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 Central Southwest.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,251 and an average price per square feet of $0.06. There are a total of 7 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 $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $1.40. There are a total of 3 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 1.96%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% 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 $1,580/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.