Average Rent in Central Southwest, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Central Southwest, Houston, TX Rents

Central Southwest rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $2,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,780, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $633 (-34.55%) year-over-year from $1,833 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (6.41%) year-over-year from $1,300 to $1,383. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $62 (3.75%) year-over-year from $1,652 to $1,714. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (9.82%) year-over-year from $1,867 to $2,050. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $318 (15.43%) year-over-year from $2,058 to $2,375. 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 63.64% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.29% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.87% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.13% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.71% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$14.61	$1,200	$1,833 (-34.55%)	$883 (35.83%)
1 BR	$21.41	$1,383	$1,300 (6.41%)	$1,244 (11.22%)
2 BR	$22.76	$1,714	$1,652 (3.75%)	$1,435 (19.46%)
3 BR	$15.88	$2,050	$1,867 (9.82%)	$2,099 (-2.34%)
4+ BR	$14.05	$2,375	$2,058 (15.43%)	$2,582 (-8.02%)

Historical Rents in Central Southwest, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Central Southwest. The average rent in Central Southwest is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,199, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Central Southwest, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 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 31.29% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.68% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX are about 11.38% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.75% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Central Southwest, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$850	$995	$1,295	$1,795
Houston, TX	$1,161	$1,295	$1,663	$1,856
Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,665	$2,211	$1,969
Mission Bend, TX	$3,200	$1,355	$1,589	$2,000
Fresno, TX	$900	N/A	$1,995	$2,115
Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,555	$2,165	$2,250
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,269	$1,750	$2,373
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$2,175	$1,800	$2,400
Pearland, TX	$2,500	$1,275	$1,562	$2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 66 neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest. Some of these neighborhoods include Westchase, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 66 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 $1,959 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,959. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Central Southwest's average rent, which is only $1,780. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,198 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 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
Westchase, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,345	$1,335
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$976	$1,150	$1,475	$1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,175	$1,495	$1,400
Gulfgate - Pine Valley, Houston, TX	$850	$1,135	$1,490	$1,465
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$900	$963	$1,650	$1,549
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$950	$1,323	$1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,248	$1,350	$1,480	$1,615
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$2,550	$864	$1,300	$1,625
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$1,069	$1,350	$1,650
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,295	$1,725
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,300	$2,150	$1,743
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,350	$1,785
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$10,000	$1,342	$1,745	$1,787
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,497	$1,800
Greater Hobby Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,085	$1,300	$1,800
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,495	$1,990	$1,860
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,500	$1,373	$1,900
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,235	$1,731	$2,362	$1,910
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,694	$2,025	$1,969
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,085	$1,815	$2,643	$1,973
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,125	$1,998
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,386	$1,998	$2,023
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,975	$999	$1,250	$2,050
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$2,500	N/A	$1,145	$2,050
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,650	$1,025	$2,000	$2,295
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,123	$1,325	$2,400
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,775	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,375	$2,050	$2,410
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,554	$1,729	$2,420	$2,550
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,600	$3,100

Top Counties Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 28 counties located by Central Southwest, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX, and Needville, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,978. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Prairie View-Waller, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,695, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Central Southwest, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 2.08% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 20.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 17.92% 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	$850	$950	$1,273	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,290	$1,650	$1,900
Needville, TX	$1,700	N/A	$1,025	$1,955
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,625	$2,100
Texas City-League City, TX	$2,125	$1,000	$1,325	$2,150
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$900	$1,665	$1,957	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$3,200	$1,422	$1,750	$2,350
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,250	$1,138	$1,250	$2,350
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$950	$1,500	$2,500
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,950	$1,460	$1,879	$2,695

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 $2,000. A total of 15 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 $1,345 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,950 per month is 77096, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,025. That's at least $16 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 $1,301 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,682 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	$2,250	$1,459	$1,619	$1,629
77035, Houston, TX	N/A	$900	$1,300	$1,695
77025, Houston, TX	$765	$1,349	$1,480	$1,665
77047, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,375	$1,575	$2,125
77096, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,600	$2,950
77051, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,049	$1,350	$1,950
77054, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,165	$1,499	$1,450
77030, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,329	$1,750	$1,664
77033, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,675	$1,785
77048, Houston, TX	$5,000	$1,342	$1,740	$1,800

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 $1,780. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $14.61. There are a total of 5 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 $1,377 and an average price per square feet of $21.41. There are a total of 53 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 $1,689 and an average price per square feet of $22.76. There are a total of 73 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 -0.35%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% 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 $1,424/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.