Average Rent in Second Ward, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Second Ward, Houston, TX Rents

Second Ward rentals average $1,650 for a studio rental to $2,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,295, or roughly $18 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 $502 (-29.27%) year-over-year from $1,714 to $1,213. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $718 (-41.78%) year-over-year from $1,718 to $1,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $71 (3.72%) year-over-year from $1,909 to $1,980. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $153 (5.58%) year-over-year from $2,747 to $2,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $275 (-8.52%) year-over-year from $3,225 to $2,950. 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 40.77% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 21.57% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.45% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$20.75	$1,213	$1,714 (-29.27%)	$1,691 (-28.31%)
1 BR	$21.52	$1,000	$1,718 (-41.78%)	$1,741 (-42.55%)
2 BR	$17.30	$1,980	$1,909 (3.72%)	$2,004 (-1.18%)
3 BR	$17.27	$2,900	$2,747 (5.58%)	$2,007 (44.52%)
4+ BR	$12.57	$2,950	$3,225 (-8.52%)	$2,794 (5.60%)

Historical Rents in Second Ward, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Second Ward

There are a total of 28 cities nearby Second Ward. The average rent in Second Ward is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 19 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,199, 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 $3,200 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 46.97% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.68% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Second Ward, Houston, TX are about 25.16% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.25% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near Second Ward, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$799	$969	$1,339	$1,199
Pasadena, TX	$850	$995	$1,295	$1,795
Houston, TX	$1,161	$1,295	$1,663	$1,856
Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,665	$2,211	$1,969
Mission Bend, TX	$3,200	$1,355	$1,589	$2,000
Fresno, TX	$900	N/A	$1,995	$2,115
Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,555	$2,165	$2,250
Atascocita, TX	$7,500	$1,187	$1,511	$2,300
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,269	$1,750	$2,373
Pearland, TX	$2,500	$1,275	$1,562	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Second Ward

There are a total of 66 neighborhoods in or near Second Ward. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Astrodome, and Northside - Northline. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 66 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 $1,930 per month. A total of 50 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Second Ward's average rent, which is actually $2,295. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Second Ward, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,198 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 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	$750	$950	$1,325	$1,198
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,175	$1,495	$1,400
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,005	$1,195	$1,425
Gulfgate - Pine Valley, Houston, TX	$850	$1,135	$1,490	$1,465
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$900	$963	$1,650	$1,549
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,248	$1,350	$1,480	$1,615
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,575	$1,690
East Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,150	$1,200	$1,700
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,295	$1,725
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,300	$2,150	$1,743
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$850	$900	$1,100	$1,750
Settagast, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,250	$1,795
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,497	$1,800
Greater Hobby Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,085	$1,300	$1,800
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,289	$2,018	$1,800
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,500	$1,373	$1,900
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,235	$1,731	$2,362	$1,910
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,149	$1,225	$1,950
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,694	$2,025	$1,969
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,085	$1,815	$2,643	$1,973
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,125	$1,998
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,386	$1,998	$2,023
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,975	$999	$1,250	$2,050
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$995	$1,000	$1,650	$2,095
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,800	$2,245
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,279	$1,891	$2,258
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,416	$1,600	$2,375
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,775	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,375	$2,050	$2,410
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,554	$1,729	$2,420	$2,550

Top Counties Near Second Ward

There are a total of 29 counties located by Second Ward, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,955. 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 $1,295. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,695, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Second Ward, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Second Ward, Houston, TX is 24.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Second Ward, Houston, TX is 5.27% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Second Ward, Houston, TX is 31.25% 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	$1,400	$1,700
Pasadena, TX	$850	$950	$1,273	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,290	$1,650	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$995	$1,163	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,625	$2,100
Texas City-League City, TX	$2,125	$1,000	$1,325	$2,150
Northwest Harris, TX	$999	$1,194	$1,507	$2,200
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$900	$1,665	$1,957	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$3,200	$1,422	$1,750	$2,350
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$950	$1,500	$2,500

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 $1,940. A total of 35 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77087, Houston, TX at $1,323 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,900 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $983. That's at least $21 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 $1,259 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,650 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	$1,100	$1,100	$1,412	$2,000
77011, Houston, TX	$775	$950	$1,400	$1,350
77003, Houston, TX	$4,500	$1,636	$2,325	$2,064
77023, Houston, TX	$900	$1,000	$1,573	$1,500
77002, Houston, TX	$1,235	$1,834	$2,600	$1,945
77026, Houston, TX	$1,000	$838	$1,000	$1,500
77004, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,298	$1,718	$2,265
77009, Houston, TX	$965	$1,249	$1,907	$1,500
77006, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,374	$2,199	$1,695
77021, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,175	$2,095

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 $2,295. 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $20.75. 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 $1,025 and an average price per square feet of $21.52. There are a total of 30 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $17.30. There are a total of 31 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 -0.29%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.42%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% 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 $1,836/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.