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 $2,115 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,798, or roughly $18 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,517 (-53.85%) year-over-year from $2,817 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $9 (-0.63%) year-over-year from $1,427 to $1,418. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $134 (7.96%) year-over-year from $1,683 to $1,817. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $82 (4.30%) year-over-year from $1,917 to $1,999. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $246 (12.91%) year-over-year from $1,904 to $2,150. 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 36.84% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.63% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.55% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.37% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $1,300 $2,817 (-53.85%) $996 (30.47%)
1 BR $23.39 $1,418 $1,427 (-0.63%) $1,263 (12.20%)
2 BR $18.61 $1,817 $1,683 (7.96%) $1,463 (24.20%)
3 BR $15.30 $1,999 $1,917 (4.30%) $1,790 (11.68%)
4+ BR $13.33 $2,150 $1,904 (12.91%) $2,365 (-9.11%)

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 $1,200, 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 $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 73.08% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.86% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX are about 18.41% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.01% 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 N/A $973 $1,400 $1,700
Houston, TX $1,195 $1,256 $1,600 $1,850
Mission Bend, TX N/A $1,355 $1,500 $2,000
Friendswood, TX $1,850 $1,565 $1,898 $2,050
Fresno, TX N/A $1,030 N/A $2,100
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,124 $1,573 $2,250
Sugar Land, TX $13,000 $2,050 $1,750 $2,350
Pearland, TX N/A $1,147 $1,650 $2,400
Manvel, TX $1,125 $900 $2,200 $2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,970

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 67 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 67 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 $1,900 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,900. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Central Southwest's average rent, which is only $1,798. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Central Southwest, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,095 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
Westchase, Houston, TX N/A $999 $1,304 $1,242
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $1,427 $1,150 $1,400 $1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX $1,024 $1,183 $1,498 $1,400
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $1,045 $1,400 $1,465
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $900 $1,000 $1,650 $1,500
Alief, Houston, TX $779 $1,015 $1,300 $1,600
Greater Hobby Area, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,050 $1,388 $1,600
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $745 $1,173 $1,480 $1,625
Braeburn, Houston, TX N/A $999 $1,225 $1,625
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $925 $1,295 $1,999 $1,638
Minnetex, Houston, TX $7,500 $1,367 $1,625 $1,742
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,295 $1,750
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,388 $1,795
University Place, Houston, TX $1,215 $1,400 $1,850 $1,800
South Main, Houston, TX $799 $1,075 $1,497 $1,808
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX $1,200 $873 $1,300 $1,825
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,238 $1,578 $2,025 $1,849
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A $1,400 $1,445 $1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,544 $1,558 $2,000 $1,953
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,100 $1,200 $1,963
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,790 $1,492 $2,200 $1,965
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX $2,500 N/A $1,195 $2,000
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,100 $1,650 $2,200
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX N/A $1,123 $1,404 $2,200
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $1,750 $998 $1,300 $2,300
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX N/A $2,011 $2,488 $2,367
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,033 $2,229 $2,500 $2,500
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,439 $2,259 $3,359 $2,700
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,465 $1,693 $2,350 $2,700
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,475 $2,900

Top Counties Near Central Southwest

There are a total of 27 counties located by Central Southwest, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Houston, TX, and Southeast Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,000. 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 Bryan-College Station, Bryan, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,683, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Central Southwest, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 4.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 21.26% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Central Southwest, Houston, TX is 19.18% 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 N/A $950 $1,275 $1,695
Houston, TX $1,250 $1,250 $1,600 $1,900
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $950 $1,500 $2,100
Texas City-League City, TX $2,125 $1,100 $1,350 $2,100
Angleton, TX N/A $725 $1,150 $2,212
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,108 $1,450 $2,250
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $3,125 $1,250 $1,450 $2,300
Sugar Land, TX $7,100 $1,254 $1,759 $2,350
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $1,075 $1,520 $2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX $3,000 $1,409 $1,940 $2,683

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 $1,998. A total of 14 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 $1,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,000 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $933. 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 $1,200 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,638 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 $1,362 $1,907 $1,850
77035, Houston, TX N/A $1,075 $1,350 $1,700
77025, Houston, TX $720 $1,138 $1,480 $1,893
77047, Houston, TX N/A $1,375 $1,440 $2,068
77096, Houston, TX N/A $1,200 $1,475 $2,900
77051, Houston, TX N/A $1,049 $1,445 $1,875
77054, Houston, TX $850 $1,185 $1,496 $1,463
77030, Houston, TX $1,535 $1,329 $1,800 $1,750
77033, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,650 $1,800
77048, Houston, TX $5,000 $1,367 $1,625 $1,751

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 $1,798. 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 $1,397 and an average price per square feet of $23.39. There are a total of 67 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 $1,794 and an average price per square feet of $18.61. There are a total of 81 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 -0.54%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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 $1,438/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.