Average Rent in South Main, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical South Main, Houston, TX Rents

South Main rentals average $1,050 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,099 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $16 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 increased by $16 (1.34%) year-over-year from $1,194 to $1,210. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $343 (-25.52%) year-over-year from $1,343 to $1,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-2.70%) year-over-year from $1,539 to $1,497. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (3.16%) year-over-year from $2,375 to $2,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $34 (-1.10%) year-over-year from $3,133 to $3,099. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.38% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.69% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.52% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.12% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$18.00	$1,000	$1,343 (-25.52%)	$1,211 (-17.45%)
2 BR	$15.60	$1,497	$1,539 (-2.70%)	$1,403 (6.74%)
3 BR	$16.39	$2,450	$2,375 (3.16%)	$2,287 (7.11%)
4+ BR	$18.04	$3,099	$3,133 (-1.10%)	$2,995 (3.47%)

Historical Rents in South Main, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near South Main

There are a total of 29 cities nearby South Main. The average rent in South Main is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 9 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 South Main, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare South Main, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 19.05% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX are about 0.97% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.50% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near South Main, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
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
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,269	$1,750	$2,373
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$2,175	$1,800	$2,400
Pearland, TX	$2,500	$1,275	$1,562	$2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near South Main

There are a total of 66 neighborhoods in or near South Main. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 66 total neighborhoods in or near South Main, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South Main, Houston, TX is currently around $1,959 per month. A total of 27 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,959. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Main's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Main, 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 South Main. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$750	$950	$1,325	$1,198
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$976	$1,150	$1,475	$1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,175	$1,495	$1,400
Gulfgate - Pine Valley, Houston, TX	$850	$1,135	$1,490	$1,465
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$900	$963	$1,650	$1,549
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$950	$1,323	$1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,248	$1,350	$1,480	$1,615
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$2,550	$864	$1,300	$1,625
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,295	$1,725
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,300	$2,150	$1,743
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,377	$1,689	$1,780
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,350	$1,785
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$10,000	$1,342	$1,745	$1,787
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,289	$2,018	$1,800
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,495	$1,990	$1,860
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,500	$1,373	$1,900
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,235	$1,731	$2,362	$1,910
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
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$2,500	N/A	$1,145	$2,050
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,279	$1,891	$2,258
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,650	$1,025	$2,000	$2,295
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,775	$2,400
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,123	$1,325	$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
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,600	$3,100

Top Counties Near South Main

There are a total of 29 counties located by South Main, 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 11 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 South Main, Houston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Main, Houston, TX is 2.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX is 8.15% 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
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,625	$2,100
Texas City-League City, TX	$2,125	$1,000	$1,325	$2,150
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$900	$1,665	$1,957	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$3,200	$1,422	$1,750	$2,350
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,250	$1,138	$1,250	$2,350
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$950	$1,500	$2,500
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,950	$1,460	$1,879	$2,695

Top Zipcodes Near South Main

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near South Main, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. A total of 19 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77036, Houston, TX at $1,345 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,838 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $995. That's at least $17 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near South Main, Houston, TX is $1,301 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,708 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Main, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77025, Houston, TX	$765	$1,349	$1,480	$1,665
77054, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,165	$1,499	$1,450
77030, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,329	$1,750	$1,664
77005, West University Place, TX	$2,015	$1,672	$2,900	$3,838
77051, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,049	$1,350	$1,950
77045, Houston, TX	$2,250	$1,459	$1,619	$1,629
77035, Houston, TX	N/A	$900	$1,300	$1,695
77021, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,175	$2,095
77096, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,600	$2,950
77098, Houston, TX	$825	$1,495	$2,472	$2,070

Frequently Asked Questions - South Main Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for South Main, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South Main, 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 Main, Houston, TX.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,050 and an average price per square feet of $18.00. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Main.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,497 and an average price per square feet of $15.60. There are a total of 33 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Main.

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

Rent prices for rentals in South Main, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.26%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in South Main, Houston, TX is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.