Average Rent in South Central Houston, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical South Central Houston, Houston, TX Rents

South Central Houston rentals average $1,217 for a studio rental to $2,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $430 (-24.16%) year-over-year from $1,779 to $1,349. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $880 (-37.78%) year-over-year from $2,330 to $1,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,495 (-43.08%) year-over-year from $3,470 to $1,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $603 (-17.20%) year-over-year from $3,503 to $2,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,273 (-33.30%) year-over-year from $3,823 to $2,550. 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 16.75% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 17.62% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.14% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.28% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.26	$1,349	$1,779 (-24.16%)	$1,487 (-9.27%)
1 BR	$2.05	$1,450	$2,330 (-37.78%)	$1,823 (-20.48%)
2 BR	$1.69	$1,975	$3,470 (-43.08%)	$2,938 (-32.79%)
3 BR	$1.47	$2,900	$3,503 (-17.20%)	$2,944 (-1.49%)
4+ BR	$1.34	$2,550	$3,823 (-33.30%)	$3,900 (-34.62%)

Historical Rents in South Central Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near South Central Houston

There are a total of 18 cities nearby South Central Houston. The average rent in South Central Houston is currently $1,873 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 South Central Houston, Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare South Central Houston, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 20.19% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Central Houston, Houston, TX are about 21.03% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 31.32% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near South Central Houston, Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$925	$1,293	$1,373
Baytown, TX	$750	$1,007	$1,317	$1,450
Houston, TX	$1,220	$1,295	$1,728	$1,800
Spring, TX	N/A	$1,319	$1,585	$1,850
League City, TX	N/A	$1,197	$1,505	$1,895
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,605	$2,005	$2,148
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,744	$2,114	$2,188
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,655	$1,850	$2,200
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,243	$1,690	$2,250
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,264	$1,604	$2,335

Top Neighborhoods Near South Central Houston

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

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South Central Houston, Houston, TX is currently around $1,843 per month. A total of 28 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,843. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Central Houston, Greater Greenspoint has the most affordable average rent at $945 per month. Whereas, at $2,857 average rent per month, The Museum District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Central Houston. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	$671	$958	$1,300	$1,300
South Main, Houston, TX	$986	$1,074	$1,339	$1,373
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,575	$1,400
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$883	$1,263	$1,400
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$780	$963	$1,750	$1,450
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$787	$1,129	$1,575	$1,550
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$795	$950	$1,275	$1,575
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,078	$1,350	$2,060	$1,601
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,115	$1,613	$1,698
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,351	$1,383	$1,992	$1,700
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,283	$1,150	$1,550	$1,715
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$848	$1,450	$1,800
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,104	$1,455	$2,300	$1,815
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,426	$2,005	$1,849
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,376	$1,482	$1,950	$1,850
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,550	$1,204	$2,075	$1,900
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,434	$1,950	$1,943
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$725	$1,095	$1,275	$2,000
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,251	$1,350	$2,000
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,386	$1,577	$2,150	$2,030
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,250	$1,500	$2,048
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,380	$850	$2,100
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,348	$1,646	$2,290	$2,102
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$699	$1,000	$1,150	$2,225
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,850	$1,241	$1,200	$2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,601	$1,025	$1,365	$2,325
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	$1,154	$960	$1,654	$2,350
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,467	$1,398	$2,250	$2,475
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,531	$1,910	$3,300	$2,500
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,208	$1,950	$2,889	$2,857

Top Counties Near South Central Houston

There are a total of 46 counties located by South Central 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 $1,875. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 13 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 $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by South Central Houston, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in South Central Houston, Houston, TX is 28.51% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Central Houston, Houston, TX is 28.42% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Central Houston, Houston, TX is 24.10% 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	$1,700	$913	$1,177	$1,269
Baytown, TX	$750	$935	$1,229	$1,450
Southeast Harris, TX	$870	$984	$1,263	$1,611
Texas City-League City, TX	$600	$1,140	$1,480	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,225	$1,293	$1,700	$1,875
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$725	$950	$1,480	$2,021
Northeast Harris, TX	$1,925	$967	$1,425	$2,100
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,703	$1,106	$1,460	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,483	$1,348	$1,485	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,463	$1,850	$2,370

Top Zipcodes Near South Central Houston

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near South Central Houston, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,900. A total of 29 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 $950 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,850 per month is 77389, Northwest Harris, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $872. 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 South Central Houston, Houston, TX is $1,204 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,664 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Central Houston, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77004, Houston, TX	$1,087	$1,295	$1,634	$1,950
77002, Houston, TX	$1,456	$1,802	$2,754	$2,115
77006, Houston, TX	$1,181	$1,443	$2,400	$1,700
77030, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,477	$1,932	$1,882
77019, Houston, TX	$1,377	$1,583	$2,295	$1,950
77098, Houston, TX	$1,254	$1,424	$2,010	$1,876
77007, Houston, TX	$1,439	$1,637	$2,249	$2,100
77009, Houston, TX	$1,092	$1,188	$1,800	$1,998
77054, Houston, TX	$1,076	$1,000	$1,485	$1,350
77027, Houston, TX	$1,489	$1,327	$1,978	$1,851

Frequently Asked Questions - South Central Houston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South Central Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for South Central Houston, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South Central 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 South Central Houston, Houston, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in South Central Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,217 and an average price per square feet of $2.26. There are a total of 33 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Central Houston.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in South Central Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,439 and an average price per square feet of $2.05. There are a total of 212 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Central Houston.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in South Central Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $1.69. There are a total of 217 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Central Houston.

How have rent prices in South Central Houston, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in South Central Houston, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.38%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.43%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in South Central Houston, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in South Central Houston, Houston, TX is around $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.