Average Rent in Midtown, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Midtown, Houston, TX Rents

Midtown rentals average $1,335 for a studio rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,911, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $148 (-9.98%) year-over-year from $1,483 to $1,335. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $443 (21.67%) year-over-year from $2,044 to $2,487. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,984 (63.67%) year-over-year from $3,117 to $5,101. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $96 (3.43%) year-over-year from $2,804 to $2,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $169 (-3.92%) year-over-year from $4,319 to $4,150. 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 down by 18.45% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.67% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.02% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Mar 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $2.25 $1,335 $1,483 (-9.98%) $1,422 (-6.12%)
1 BR $2.20 $2,487 $2,044 (21.67%) $1,589 (56.55%)
2 BR $1.94 $5,101 $3,117 (63.67%) $1,931 (164.23%)
3 BR $1.42 $2,900 $2,804 (3.43%) $2,402 (20.73%)
4+ BR $1.39 $4,150 $4,319 (-3.92%) $3,033 (36.84%)

Historical Rents in Midtown, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Midtown

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Midtown. The average rent in Midtown is currently $1,841 per month. A total of 12 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Beaumont, TX, with an average rent of $995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Midtown, Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Midtown, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 28.03% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Midtown, Houston, TX are about 32.96% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.42% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Midtown, Houston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX N/A $925 $1,299 $1,299
Baytown, TX $657 $1,013 $1,333 $1,525
Houston, TX $1,208 $1,290 $1,729 $1,800
Spring, TX N/A $1,319 $1,603 $1,832
League City, TX N/A $1,204 $1,494 $1,921
Rosenberg, TX $3,163 $959 $1,449 $2,000
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,500 $1,775 $2,200
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,157 $2,005 $2,255
Pearland, TX N/A $1,315 $1,690 $2,263
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,264 $1,687 $2,348

Top Neighborhoods Near Midtown

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near Midtown. Some of these neighborhoods include Kashmere Gardens, Sharpstown, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 46 total neighborhoods in or near Midtown, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Midtown, Houston, TX is currently around $1,825 per month. A total of 29 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Midtown, Greater Greenspoint has the most affordable average rent at $970 per month. Whereas, at $2,665 average rent per month, The Museum District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Midtown. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kashmere Gardens, Houston, TX N/A $800 $1,100 $1,100
Sharpstown, Houston, TX $671 $1,000 $1,300 $1,285
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,160 $1,550 $1,400
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $1,074 $1,339 $1,500
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,078 $1,336 $1,968 $1,534
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $799 $1,110 $1,607 $1,534
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX N/A $1,000 $1,758 $1,550
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX $1,190 $1,200 $1,538 $1,632
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $600 $950 $1,250 $1,673
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,045 $1,550 $1,695
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A $793 $1,200 $1,750
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,283 $1,100 $1,587 $1,800
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,284 $1,303 $1,800
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $995 $1,400 $2,319 $1,800
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,283 $1,492 $1,940 $1,868
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX N/A $1,426 $1,955 $1,879
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,351 $1,434 $2,136 $1,884
Second Ward, Houston, TX $1,250 $1,245 $1,975 $1,900
Central Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $1,251 $1,635 $1,950
University Place, Houston, TX $1,313 $1,418 $2,099 $1,975
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $725 $993 $1,250 $2,090
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX N/A $980 $1,300 $2,200
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $1,601 $1,052 $1,380 $2,200
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,414 $1,535 $2,240 $2,290
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,353 $1,400 $2,150 $2,296
Acres Home, Houston, TX $1,850 $1,450 $1,475 $2,300
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $770 $895 $1,250 $2,325
Independence Heights, Houston, TX $1,540 $1,142 $1,750 $2,350
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,463 $1,950 $3,177 $2,500
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,348 $1,860 $2,712 $2,665

Top Counties Near Midtown

There are a total of 46 counties located by Midtown, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Southeast Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,885. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 12 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Beaumont, TX. It's average rent per month is $995. 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 32.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Midtown, Houston, TX is 28.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Midtown, Houston, TX is 31.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX N/A $925 $1,188 $1,194
Baytown, TX $657 $918 $1,215 $1,450
Southeast Harris, TX $870 $1,070 $1,343 $1,529
Houston, TX $1,218 $1,281 $1,700 $1,885
Northeast Harris, TX $1,600 $948 $1,500 $2,000
Alvin-Pearland, TX $750 $1,176 $1,553 $2,100
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $4,825 $1,345 $2,025 $2,150
Northwest Harris, TX $2,250 $1,114 $1,500 $2,200
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $1,372 $1,348 $1,499 $2,250
Sugar Land, TX $1,579 $1,376 $1,737 $2,350

Top Zipcodes Near Midtown

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Midtown, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,950. A total of 23 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77060, Houston, TX at $902 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,400 per month is 77433, Northwest Harris, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $863. That's at least $2 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 $1,220 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,650 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart 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 $1,181 $1,371 $2,350 $1,702
77002, Houston, TX $1,400 $1,805 $2,600 $2,065
77004, Houston, TX $1,078 $1,262 $1,613 $1,950
77019, Houston, TX $1,100 $1,540 $2,400 $1,984
77007, Houston, TX $1,480 $1,535 $2,240 $2,247
77098, Houston, TX $938 $1,474 $2,148 $1,980
77030, Houston, TX $1,088 $1,472 $2,059 $1,882
77009, Houston, TX $1,092 $1,100 $1,795 $2,000
77027, Houston, TX $1,515 $1,428 $1,960 $1,928
77054, Houston, TX $1,124 $1,087 $1,450 $1,395

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 $1,911. 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 $1,335 and an average price per square feet of $2.25. There are a total of 14 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 $1,531 and an average price per square feet of $2.20. There are a total of 54 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 $2,195 and an average price per square feet of $1.94. There are a total of 59 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 -0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.64%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Midtown, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Midtown, Houston, TX is around $1,529/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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