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 $1,247 for a studio rental to $3,375 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,940, 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 $629 (-35.34%) year-over-year from $1,779 to $1,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $891 (-38.25%) year-over-year from $2,330 to $1,439. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,561 (-44.98%) year-over-year from $3,470 to $1,909. 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 $1,226 (-32.06%) year-over-year from $3,823 to $2,598. 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 26.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.05% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.29	$1,150	$1,779 (-35.34%)	$1,487 (-22.65%)
1 BR	$2.05	$1,439	$2,330 (-38.25%)	$1,823 (-21.08%)
2 BR	$1.64	$1,909	$3,470 (-44.98%)	$2,938 (-35.03%)
3 BR	$1.49	$2,900	$3,503 (-17.20%)	$2,944 (-1.49%)
4+ BR	$1.35	$2,598	$3,823 (-32.06%)	$3,900 (-33.40%)

Historical Rents in South Central Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near South Central Houston

There are a total of 19 cities nearby South Central Houston. The average rent in South Central Houston is currently $1,800 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 23.40% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Central Houston, Houston, TX are about 23.51% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.24% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near South Central Houston, Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$925	$1,399	$1,400
Baytown, TX	$750	$1,000	$1,342	$1,535
Houston, TX	$1,217	$1,286	$1,700	$1,800
Spring, TX	N/A	$1,319	$1,584	$1,850
League City, TX	N/A	$1,190	$1,510	$1,908
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,744	$2,122	$2,144
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,605	$2,015	$2,186
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,510	$1,850	$2,200
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,315	$1,690	$2,313
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,264	$1,604	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near South Central Houston

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near South Central Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Astrodome, Sharpstown, and Greater Fondren Southwest. 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 $1,800 per month. A total of 27 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Central Houston, Greater Greenspoint has the most affordable average rent at $963 per month. Whereas, at $2,624 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
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,550	$1,300
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	$671	$985	$1,300	$1,300
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$764	$883	$1,225	$1,400
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$780	$975	$1,800	$1,493
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$787	$1,125	$1,550	$1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,078	$1,360	$1,988	$1,584
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,136	$1,400	$1,625
South Main, Houston, TX	$986	$1,074	$1,339	$1,625
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$795	$950	$1,300	$1,638
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$795	$1,500	$1,750
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,550	$1,200	$1,938	$1,764
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,351	$1,403	$2,000	$1,786
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,104	$1,450	$2,250	$1,800
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,283	$1,100	$1,594	$1,800
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,431	$1,970	$1,849
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,376	$1,482	$1,931	$1,853
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,251	$1,400	$1,950
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,370	$1,572	$2,105	$1,956
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$725	$1,095	$1,299	$2,000
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,204	$1,417	$2,048	$2,001
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,380	$850	$2,100
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$699	$898	$1,100	$2,175
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,183	$1,500	$2,200
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,348	$1,567	$2,240	$2,240
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,850	$1,253	$1,200	$2,295
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,301	$1,385	$2,250	$2,300
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	N/A	$990	$1,312	$2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,601	$1,025	$1,446	$2,400
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,531	$1,923	$3,249	$2,500
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,208	$1,910	$2,399	$2,624

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 $1,865. 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 South Central Houston, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in South Central Houston, Houston, TX is 30.23% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Central Houston, Houston, TX is 28.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Central Houston, Houston, TX is 26.55% 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	$925	$1,269	$1,299
Baytown, TX	$750	$943	$1,300	$1,450
Southeast Harris, TX	$870	$972	$1,286	$1,600
Texas City-League City, TX	$600	$1,121	$1,470	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,220	$1,285	$1,695	$1,865
Northeast Harris, TX	$2,000	$967	$1,450	$2,000
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,653	$1,126	$1,460	$2,099
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$750	$1,023	$1,550	$2,210
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,483	$1,348	$1,450	$2,251
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,386	$1,780	$2,400

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 $1,904. A total of 27 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 $973 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 $878. 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 $1,207 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,629 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	$1,123	$1,329	$1,550	$1,893
77002, Houston, TX	$1,441	$1,803	$2,645	$2,105
77006, Houston, TX	$1,181	$1,400	$2,370	$1,711
77030, Houston, TX	$1,088	$1,449	$2,001	$1,875
77019, Houston, TX	$1,377	$1,594	$2,318	$1,986
77098, Houston, TX	$1,102	$1,424	$2,025	$1,892
77007, Houston, TX	$1,439	$1,564	$2,240	$2,224
77009, Houston, TX	$1,092	$1,150	$1,800	$2,000
77054, Houston, TX	$1,076	$1,000	$1,400	$1,339
77027, Houston, TX	$1,489	$1,416	$1,968	$1,910

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 $1,940. 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 $1,247 and an average price per square feet of $2.29. There are a total of 35 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 $1,436 and an average price per square feet of $2.05. There are a total of 219 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 $1,974 and an average price per square feet of $1.64. There are a total of 221 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 -0.35%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.38%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.45%, 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 $1,552/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.