Average Rent in Midtown, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Midtown, Houston, TX Rents

Midtown rentals average $1,275 for a studio rental to $3,875 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,909, or roughly $23 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $403 (-24.03%) year-over-year from $1,678 to $1,275. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $375 (-18.60%) year-over-year from $2,015 to $1,640. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $837 (-25.53%) year-over-year from $3,278 to $2,442. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $44 (1.55%) year-over-year from $2,815 to $2,859. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,294 (43.80%) year-over-year from $2,956 to $4,250. 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 0.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.89% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.51% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $25.78 $1,275 $1,678 (-24.03%) $1,478 (-13.72%)
1 BR $25.00 $1,640 $2,015 (-18.60%) $2,012 (-18.50%)
2 BR $21.93 $2,442 $3,278 (-25.53%) $3,092 (-21.03%)
3 BR $15.67 $2,859 $2,815 (1.55%) $2,745 (4.16%)
4+ BR $16.32 $4,250 $2,956 (43.80%) $4,549 (-6.56%)

Historical Rents in Midtown, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Midtown

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Midtown. The average rent in Midtown is currently $1,980 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,237, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Midtown, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,150 per month.

Let's compare Midtown, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Midtown, Houston, TX is 42.16% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 25.87% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Midtown, Houston, TX are about 37.93% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.13% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Midtown, Houston, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Humble, TX $799 $967 $1,332 $1,237
Pasadena, TX $850 $998 $1,295 $1,750
Houston, TX $1,200 $1,295 $1,650 $1,850
Stafford, TX N/A $1,658 $2,326 $1,884
Mission Bend, TX $3,200 $1,355 $1,589 $2,000
Fresno, TX $900 $1,850 $2,000 $2,145
Atascocita, TX $7,500 $1,143 $1,499 $2,323
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,124 $1,800 $2,350
Sugar Land, TX $13,000 $1,925 $1,800 $2,400
Pearland, TX $2,500 $1,275 $1,600 $2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Midtown

There are a total of 64 neighborhoods in or near Midtown. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Northside - Northline. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 64 total neighborhoods in or near Midtown, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Midtown, Houston, TX is currently around $1,945 per month. A total of 31 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Midtown's average rent, which is only $1,909. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Midtown, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,064 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Midtown. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX $723 $950 $1,350 $1,198
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $976 $1,150 $1,438 $1,341
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX $5,600 $1,005 $1,195 $1,398
Astrodome, Houston, TX $1,198 $1,200 $1,488 $1,400
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $950 $925 $1,595 $1,500
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,248 $1,350 $1,650 $1,615
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX N/A $1,000 $1,575 $1,688
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,300 $1,700
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,320 $2,188 $1,750
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX $850 $900 $1,100 $1,750
Sunnyside, Houston, TX $1,150 $775 $1,350 $1,850
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,544 $1,550 $1,965 $1,860
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $1,025 $1,390 $1,895
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,790 $1,650 $2,020 $1,905
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $975 $1,289 $2,048 $1,928
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $1,100 $1,149 $1,225 $1,975
University Place, Houston, TX $1,335 $1,382 $1,995 $1,995
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,025 $1,100 $1,995
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,128 $1,000 $1,650 $2,000
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,417 $1,815 $2,591 $2,020
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $1,750 $998 $1,250 $2,100
Independence Heights, Houston, TX N/A $1,355 $1,850 $2,200
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX $1,000 $1,095 $1,800 $2,300
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,095 $1,273 $2,050 $2,338
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $2,620 $1,416 $1,600 $2,400
Second Ward, Houston, TX $1,650 $1,100 $2,295 $2,400
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,550 $2,100 $2,400
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,559 $1,739 $2,420 $2,470
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX $1,350 $1,273 $1,933 $2,475
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX N/A $1,275 $1,600 $3,100

Top Counties Near Midtown

There are a total of 29 counties located by Midtown, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,975. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,295. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,600, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Midtown, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Midtown, Houston, TX is 9.80% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Midtown, Houston, TX is 33.19% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Midtown, Houston, TX is 42.66% 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 $975 $1,300 $1,649
Pasadena, TX $850 $950 $1,250 $1,695
Houston, TX $1,260 $1,295 $1,625 $1,900
Northeast Harris, TX $655 $995 $1,250 $1,900
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,072 $1,500 $2,100
Northwest Harris, TX $999 $1,150 $1,503 $2,150
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $900 $1,665 $1,983 $2,300
Sugar Land, TX $3,200 $1,348 $1,750 $2,350
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $3,125 $1,195 $1,250 $2,350
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,350 $1,075 $1,550 $2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Midtown

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Midtown, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,923. A total of 25 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 $3,800 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,119. That's at least $24 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Midtown, Houston, TX is $1,280 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,669 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Midtown, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77006, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,350 $2,154 $1,687
77002, Houston, TX $1,298 $1,785 $2,600 $1,945
77004, Houston, TX $1,148 $1,295 $1,735 $2,300
77003, Houston, TX $4,500 $1,645 $2,400 $2,100
77019, Houston, TX $895 $1,400 $2,418 $2,444
77007, Houston, TX $1,564 $1,719 $2,400 $2,430
77098, Houston, TX $825 $1,492 $2,287 $1,829
77030, Houston, TX $1,368 $1,312 $1,750 $1,650
77009, Houston, TX $975 $1,289 $1,910 $1,683
77021, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,025 $1,100 $2,098

Frequently Asked Questions - Midtown Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Midtown, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Midtown, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,909. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Midtown, 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 Midtown, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in Midtown, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $25.78. There are a total of 11 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Midtown.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Midtown, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,639 and an average price per square feet of $25.00. There are a total of 136 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Midtown.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Midtown, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $21.93. There are a total of 97 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Midtown.
How have rent prices in Midtown, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Midtown, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.26%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Midtown, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Midtown, Houston, TX is around $1,527/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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