Average Rent in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Houston, Houston, TX Rents

Downtown Houston rentals average $1,600 for a studio rental to $3,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,650, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $84 (-4.96%) year-over-year from $1,684 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $280 (15.90%) year-over-year from $1,758 to $2,038. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $561 (21.35%) year-over-year from $2,629 to $3,190. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,838 (-49.05%) year-over-year from $5,785 to $2,948. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,467 (-28.95%) year-over-year from $5,067 to $3,600. 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 12.94% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.80% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.95% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.65% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$32.32	$1,600	$1,684 (-4.96%)	$1,637 (-2.25%)
1 BR	$26.47	$2,038	$1,758 (15.90%)	$2,538 (-19.70%)
2 BR	$22.54	$3,190	$2,629 (21.35%)	$3,860 (-17.36%)
3 BR	$17.07	$2,948	$5,785 (-49.05%)	$5,182 (-43.12%)
4+ BR	$16.46	$3,600	$5,067 (-28.95%)	$4,150 (-13.25%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 34 cities nearby Downtown Houston. The average rent in Downtown Houston is currently $1,925 per month. A total of 31 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,096, 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 37.53% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 40.08% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX are about 53.83% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 32.19% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 34 total cities near Downtown Houston, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$870	$964	$1,249	$1,197
Pasadena, TX	$850	$955	$1,195	$1,500
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,189	$1,475	$1,715
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,200	$1,500	$1,750
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,375	$1,900
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,800	$2,000
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,850	$1,998	$2,100
Atascocita, TX	$1,405	$1,270	$1,600	$2,190
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,084	$1,470	$2,250
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,302	$1,589	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 78 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Golfcrest, and Lawndale - Wayside. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 78 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 $1,794 per month. A total of 72 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Downtown Houston's average rent, which is actually $2,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Houston, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $979 per month. Whereas, at $4,050 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	$850	$1,350	$1,150
Golfcrest, Houston, TX	$2,493	$890	$1,199	$1,199
Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, TX	N/A	$985	$1,325	$1,199
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	$3,400	$1,005	$1,195	$1,300
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$850	$1,150	$1,488	$1,400
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$849	$1,030	$1,536	$1,436
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$949	$1,200	$1,445
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$1,050	$1,050	$1,725	$1,449
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$740	$1,150	$1,460	$1,510
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$850	$900	$1,113	$1,699
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$795	$1,295	$1,700
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,345	$1,700
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$975	$1,350	$2,100	$1,780
Settagast, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,850
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,274	$1,590	$2,103	$1,858
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,214	$1,983	$1,872
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,085	$1,408	$1,900	$1,900
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,350	$1,900
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,450	$1,025	$1,200	$1,925
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,350	$1,200	$1,950
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,245	$1,595	$2,000
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,200	$1,675	$2,064
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,425	$1,550	$2,168	$2,070
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,400	$1,698	$2,095
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$1,055	$1,295	$2,248
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,590	$1,000	$1,801	$2,250
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,554	$1,774	$2,396	$2,452
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,900	$2,437	$2,570
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,359	$2,081	$2,500	$2,685
Afton Oaks - River Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,185	$1,363	$2,600	$2,720

Top Counties Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 31 counties located by Downtown Houston, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,900. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 31 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,650, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Downtown Houston, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 25.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 46.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 56.76% 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	$955	$1,180	$1,450
Baytown, TX	$700	$950	$1,250	$1,699
Houston, TX	$1,229	$1,200	$1,500	$1,800
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$968	$1,360	$1,863
Texas City-League City, TX	$1,000	$1,060	$1,325	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$1,200	$970	$1,000	$1,963
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,200	$1,075	$1,408	$2,000
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,377	$1,157	$1,480	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	$1,200	$1,269	$1,685	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,175	$1,286	$1,565	$2,395

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 $1,890. A total of 49 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 $1,059 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,882 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,020. That's at least $22 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 $1,164 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,554 per month. Which comes out to $17 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	$1,391	$1,815	$2,570	$2,025
77003, Houston, TX	$1,545	$1,175	$1,993	$2,595
77004, Houston, TX	$1,249	$1,379	$1,750	$2,100
77006, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,400	$2,195	$1,800
77009, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,199	$1,800	$1,750
77020, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,350	$1,324	$1,997
77007, Houston, TX	$1,559	$1,759	$2,365	$2,410
77011, Houston, TX	$835	$850	$1,400	$1,350
77019, Houston, TX	$850	$1,546	$2,400	$2,300
77023, Houston, TX	$949	$1,050	$1,550	$1,325

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 $2,650. 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 $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $32.32. There are a total of 11 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 $1,988 and an average price per square feet of $26.47. There are a total of 80 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 $3,145 and an average price per square feet of $22.54. There are a total of 79 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 -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.49% 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 $2,120/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.