Average Rent in Second Ward, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Second Ward, Houston, TX Rents

Second Ward rentals average $915 for a studio rental to $2,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,250, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,141 (-55.50%) year-over-year from $2,056 to $915. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,303 (-56.57%) year-over-year from $2,303 to $1,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $465 (-20.97%) year-over-year from $2,217 to $1,752. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $22 (-0.80%) year-over-year from $2,722 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $336 (-10.62%) year-over-year from $3,158 to $2,823. 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 42.03% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.64% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.58% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.80% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$31.06	$915	$2,056 (-55.50%)	$2,058 (-55.53%)
1 BR	$18.09	$1,000	$2,303 (-56.57%)	$2,382 (-58.02%)
2 BR	$17.58	$1,752	$2,217 (-20.97%)	$2,528 (-30.70%)
3 BR	$17.33	$2,700	$2,722 (-0.80%)	$3,248 (-16.87%)
4+ BR	$15.75	$2,823	$3,158 (-10.62%)	$2,986 (-5.47%)

Historical Rents in Second Ward, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Second Ward

There are a total of 35 cities nearby Second Ward. The average rent in Second Ward is currently $1,900 per month. A total of 28 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,009, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Second Ward, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Second Ward, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Second Ward, Houston, TX is 2.79% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.95% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Second Ward, Houston, TX are about 16.59% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 26.61% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 35 total cities near Second Ward, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$845	$994	$1,239	$1,224
Pasadena, TX	$860	$960	$1,200	$1,533
Houston, TX	$1,351	$1,200	$1,500	$1,750
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,189	$1,475	$1,783
La Porte, TX	N/A	$1,049	$1,342	$1,850
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,300	$1,880
Atascocita, TX	$1,405	$1,281	$1,600	$2,100
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,100	$2,000	$2,100
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,124	$1,438	$2,223
Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,270	$1,606	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Second Ward

There are a total of 78 neighborhoods in or near Second Ward. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Golfcrest, and Northshore. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 78 total neighborhoods in or near Second Ward, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Second Ward, Houston, TX is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 67 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Second Ward's average rent, which is actually $2,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Second Ward, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $970 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Second Ward. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$895	$888	$1,350	$1,100
Golfcrest, Houston, TX	$2,493	$759	$1,063	$1,150
Northshore, Houston, TX	$695	$833	$1,019	$1,200
Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, TX	N/A	$975	$1,350	$1,337
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$949	$1,013	$1,550	$1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,198	$1,075	$1,500	$1,400
Eastex - Jensen, Houston, TX	$2,300	$825	$1,238	$1,500
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,115	$1,480	$1,580
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$1,748	$1,275	$1,200	$1,650
East Houston, Houston, TX	$1,900	N/A	$1,075	$1,650
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$875	$1,260	$1,695
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$897	$1,298	$1,700
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$849	$1,006	$1,536	$1,790
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,111	$1,500	$1,821
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,442	$1,413	$2,110	$1,823
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,390	$1,578	$2,073	$1,842
Settagast, Houston, TX	$3,500	N/A	N/A	$1,850
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,200	$1,118	$1,150	$1,895
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,395	$2,300	$1,933
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,380	$1,950	$1,950
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,395	$1,950
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,075	$1,225	$2,000
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,359	$1,756	$2,397	$2,075
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,185	$1,448	$2,100
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,730	$1,195	$1,750	$2,125
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,467	$1,295	$2,200	$2,150
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$999	$1,233	$2,250
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,520	$1,640	$2,350	$2,452
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,711	$2,860	$2,522
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$2,259	$3,099	$2,600

Top Counties Near Second Ward

There are a total of 30 counties located by Second Ward, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,875. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 24 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 $2,500, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Second Ward, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Second Ward, Houston, TX is 42.70% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Second Ward, Houston, TX is 12.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Second Ward, Houston, TX is 22.02% 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	$860	$955	$1,180	$1,500
Baytown, TX	$700	$950	$1,250	$1,550
Houston, TX	$1,374	$1,200	$1,500	$1,800
Texas City-League City, TX	$738	$1,095	$1,345	$1,850
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$980	$1,343	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$5,000	$1,025	$1,263	$1,900
Northwest Harris, TX	$975	$1,090	$1,430	$2,000
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,099	$1,124	$1,448	$2,200
Sugar Land, TX	$1,127	$1,244	$1,665	$2,275
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,253	$1,580	$2,300

Top Zipcodes Near Second Ward

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Second Ward, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,879. A total of 40 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 $1,094 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,682 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,305. That's at least $23 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Second Ward, Houston, TX is $1,164 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,527 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Second Ward, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77020, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,100	$1,250	$2,000
77011, Houston, TX	$775	$899	$1,400	$1,350
77003, Houston, TX	$1,545	$1,250	$2,150	$2,500
77023, Houston, TX	$949	$1,013	$1,509	$1,300
77002, Houston, TX	$1,519	$2,000	$2,735	$2,200
77026, Houston, TX	$500	$800	$1,000	$1,538
77004, Houston, TX	$1,310	$1,300	$1,650	$2,100
77009, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,199	$1,871	$1,883
77006, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,447	$2,252	$1,780
77021, Houston, TX	$2,000	$1,118	$1,150	$1,950

Frequently Asked Questions - Second Ward Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Second Ward, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Second Ward, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,250. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Second Ward, 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 Second Ward, Houston, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Second Ward, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $915 and an average price per square feet of $31.06. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Second Ward.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $975 and an average price per square feet of $18.09. There are a total of 27 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Second Ward.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,724 and an average price per square feet of $17.58. There are a total of 36 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Second Ward.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Second Ward, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.55%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.57%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Second Ward, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Second Ward, Houston, TX is around $1,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.