Average Rent in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Houston, Houston, TX Rents

Downtown Houston rentals average $1,525 for a studio rental to $3,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $537 (-32.42%) year-over-year from $1,657 to $1,120. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $300 (16.99%) year-over-year from $1,763 to $2,063. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $736 (29.85%) year-over-year from $2,464 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,609 (-33.11%) year-over-year from $4,859 to $3,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,650 (-31.43%) year-over-year from $5,250 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 down by 26.92% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.01% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 34.59% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$28.78	$1,120	$1,657 (-32.42%)	$1,595 (-29.76%)
1 BR	$30.62	$2,063	$1,763 (16.99%)	$1,798 (14.71%)
2 BR	$26.46	$3,200	$2,464 (29.85%)	$2,674 (19.69%)
3 BR	$18.86	$3,250	$4,859 (-33.11%)	$4,952 (-34.36%)
4+ BR	$14.20	$3,600	$5,250 (-31.43%)	$3,800 (-5.26%)

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 $1,877 per month. A total of 21 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,050, 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 $3,100 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 38.10% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.67% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX are about 52.61% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 39.78% 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	$870	$964	$1,250	$1,199
Pasadena, TX	$850	$980	$1,200	$1,400
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,239	$1,500	$1,719
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,635	$2,020	$1,805
Mission Bend, TX	$3,200	$1,355	$1,930	$2,000
Friendswood, TX	$1,900	$1,418	$1,875	$2,133
Fresno, TX	$900	$1,850	$2,000	$2,195
Atascocita, TX	$1,210	$1,292	$1,598	$2,200
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,104	$1,490	$2,270
Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,273	$1,625	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 77 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Golfcrest, Lawndale - Wayside, and Northside - Northline. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 77 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 $1,750 per month. A total of 58 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Downtown Houston's average rent, which is actually $2,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Houston, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $992 per month. Whereas, at $4,150 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
Golfcrest, Houston, TX	$2,493	$850	$1,242	$1,199
Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, TX	N/A	$975	$1,325	$1,225
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	$5,600	$1,005	$1,195	$1,295
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$695	$995	$1,375	$1,295
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$975	$1,300	$1,415
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,198	$1,197	$1,500	$1,420
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$949	$925	$1,595	$1,465
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$849	$1,208	$1,500	$1,500
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$765	$1,319	$1,593	$1,610
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$950	$1,575	$1,697
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$795	$1,300	$1,713
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$850	$750	$1,100	$1,750
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,425	$1,550	$2,024	$1,798
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$997	$1,350	$2,175	$1,840
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,298	$1,551	$2,089	$1,844
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$775	$1,350	$1,850
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,484	$1,950	$1,850
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,100	$1,850
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,288	$1,289	$2,033	$1,853
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$1,000	$1,200	$1,875
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,730	$1,150	$1,675	$2,000
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,250	$1,200	$2,000
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,381	$1,998	$2,023
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,125	$1,550	$2,150
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,218	$1,750	$2,200
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,490	$2,100	$2,200
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,620	$1,100	$2,043	$2,295
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,459	$1,714	$2,347	$2,395
Afton Oaks - River Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,335	$1,323	$2,500	$2,453
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,359	$1,655	$2,363	$2,500

Top Counties Near Downtown Houston

There are a total of 30 counties located by Downtown Houston, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Southeast Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,850. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 21 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,590, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Downtown Houston, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 27.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 38.32% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 55.92% 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	$975	$1,167	$1,350
Baytown, TX	$700	$975	$1,298	$1,600
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,368	$1,788
Houston, TX	$1,203	$1,239	$1,500	$1,800
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$995	$1,249	$1,900
Texas City-League City, TX	$1,000	$1,055	$1,325	$1,935
Northwest Harris, TX	$899	$1,088	$1,407	$2,000
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,348	$1,620	$1,595	$2,231
Sugar Land, TX	$3,200	$1,298	$1,713	$2,297
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,175	$1,270	$1,580	$2,300

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 $1,824. A total of 38 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 $1,077 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,575 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,150. That's at least $25 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 $1,190 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,522 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	$1,353	$1,740	$2,735	$2,025
77003, Houston, TX	$1,590	$1,645	$2,400	$1,973
77004, Houston, TX	$1,394	$1,350	$1,705	$2,000
77006, Houston, TX	$1,404	$1,395	$2,195	$1,784
77009, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,289	$1,910	$1,775
77020, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,100	$1,412	$2,102
77007, Houston, TX	$1,509	$1,700	$2,300	$2,310
77011, Houston, TX	$775	$1,000	$1,400	$1,350
77019, Houston, TX	$998	$1,488	$2,100	$2,298
77023, Houston, TX	$949	$975	$1,500	$1,350

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 $2,100. 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 $1,525 and an average price per square feet of $28.78. There are a total of 16 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 $1,823 and an average price per square feet of $30.62. There are a total of 155 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 $2,975 and an average price per square feet of $26.46. There are a total of 82 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 -0.32%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.33% 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 $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.