Average Rent in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Houston, Houston, TX Rents

Downtown Houston rentals average $1,610 for a studio rental to $4,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,700, or roughly $27 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $212 (-11.65%) year-over-year from $1,822 to $1,610. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $511 (28.40%) year-over-year from $1,798 to $2,309. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $342 (12.88%) year-over-year from $2,658 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,641 (-48.10%) year-over-year from $5,491 to $2,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $400 (-8.51%) year-over-year from $4,700 to $4,300. 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 4.21% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.91% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.06% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.89% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$33.60	$1,610	$1,822 (-11.65%)	$1,677 (-4.00%)
1 BR	$30.70	$2,309	$1,798 (28.40%)	$3,040 (-24.04%)
2 BR	$26.55	$3,000	$2,658 (12.88%)	$4,551 (-34.08%)
3 BR	$17.08	$2,850	$5,491 (-48.10%)	$4,636 (-38.52%)
4+ BR	$14.88	$4,300	$4,700 (-8.51%)	$4,850 (-11.34%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 32 cities nearby Downtown Houston. The average rent in Downtown Houston is currently $1,938 per month. A total of 29 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,045, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Downtown Houston, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 45.81% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 49.71% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX are about 54.17% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 30.43% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 total cities near Downtown Houston, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$845	$954	$1,244	$1,132
Pasadena, TX	$1,000	$895	$1,250	$1,699
Houston, TX	$1,197	$1,185	$1,500	$1,800
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,220	$1,475	$1,852
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,350	$1,900
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,500	$1,975
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,100	N/A	$2,100
Atascocita, TX	$4,550	$1,100	$1,484	$2,200
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,285	$1,495	$2,275
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,258	$1,580	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 76 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Lawndale - Wayside, and Greater Eastwood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 76 total neighborhoods in or near Downtown Houston, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is currently around $1,824 per month. A total of 71 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Downtown Houston's average rent, which is actually $2,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Houston, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $979 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown Houston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$895	$900	$1,350	$1,025
Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, TX	N/A	$985	$1,449	$1,349
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,000	$1,650	$1,395
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	$1,050	$1,005	$1,195	$1,400
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$850	$1,050	$1,500	$1,400
Gulfgate - Pine Valley, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,135	$1,465	$1,465
Eastex - Jensen, Houston, TX	$2,300	$857	$1,250	$1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$710	$1,105	$1,480	$1,585
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$875	$1,339	$1,595
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$1,748	$1,275	$1,200	$1,650
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,300	$1,700
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$875	$1,273	$1,700
Settagast, Houston, TX	$3,500	N/A	$1,250	$1,800
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,325	$2,250	$1,830
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,382	$1,850	$1,900
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,450	$1,025	$1,205	$1,900
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,575	$1,950
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,415	$1,213	$2,100	$1,973
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$963	$995	$1,200	$1,975
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,292	$1,650	$2,200	$1,989
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,459	$1,400	$2,207	$2,000
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,111	$1,595	$2,000
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,025	$1,000	$1,723	$2,150
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,550	$2,200
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$915	$935	$1,695	$2,250
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,359	$1,840	$2,416	$2,290
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$2,200	$1,075	$1,250	$2,500
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$872	$1,003	$1,765	$2,550
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,005	$1,750	$2,925	$2,650
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,482	$1,688	$2,359	$2,750

Top Counties Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 29 counties located by Downtown Houston, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,950. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 29 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,096. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,595, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Downtown Houston, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 23.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 52.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 53.33% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baytown, TX	$700	$900	$1,225	$1,600
Pasadena, TX	$1,000	$860	$1,250	$1,666
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,169	$1,500	$1,850
Texas City-League City, TX	$700	$1,090	$1,345	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$5,000	$950	$1,495	$1,950
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$922	$1,500	$2,100
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,695	$1,090	$1,475	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,363	$1,237	$1,495	$2,200
Sugar Land, TX	$1,200	$1,277	$1,700	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,189	$1,548	$2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Downtown Houston, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,990. A total of 48 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77015, Houston, TX at $1,050 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,650 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,010. That's at least $20 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is $1,104 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,595 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77002, Houston, TX	$1,463	$1,992	$2,727	$2,235
77003, Houston, TX	$1,308	$1,100	$1,998	$2,599
77004, Houston, TX	$1,173	$1,350	$1,695	$2,300
77006, Houston, TX	$1,045	$1,350	$2,289	$1,800
77009, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,199	$1,850	$1,675
77020, Houston, TX	$963	$1,000	$1,250	$1,999
77007, Houston, TX	$1,415	$1,688	$2,360	$2,700
77011, Houston, TX	$835	$850	$1,400	$1,350
77019, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,767	$2,490	$2,340
77023, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,000	$1,588	$1,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown Houston Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Downtown Houston, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Downtown 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 Downtown Houston, Houston, TX.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,610 and an average price per square feet of $33.60. There are a total of 12 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Houston.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,309 and an average price per square feet of $30.70. There are a total of 81 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Houston.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $26.55. There are a total of 77 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Houston.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.48% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is around $2,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.