Average Rent in South Main, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical South Main, Houston, TX Rents

South Main rentals average $986 for a studio rental to $3,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,395, or roughly $1 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 $294 (-26.91%) year-over-year from $1,093 to $799. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $471 (-32.06%) year-over-year from $1,470 to $999. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $370 (-21.63%) year-over-year from $1,709 to $1,339. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $176 (-6.59%) year-over-year from $2,674 to $2,498. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $405 (13.52%) year-over-year from $2,995 to $3,400. 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 1.91% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.41% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.01% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.98% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.56% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Apr 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $1.81 $799 $1,093 (-26.91%) $1,077 (-25.78%)
1 BR $1.77 $999 $1,470 (-32.06%) $1,500 (-33.45%)
2 BR $1.44 $1,339 $1,709 (-21.63%) $2,048 (-34.63%)
3 BR $1.27 $2,498 $2,674 (-6.59%) $2,210 (13.03%)
4+ BR $1.36 $3,400 $2,995 (13.52%) $2,469 (37.69%)

Historical Rents in South Main, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near South Main

There are a total of 18 cities nearby South Main. The average rent in South Main is currently $1,873 per month. A total of 3 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 Main, Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,499 per month.

Let's compare South Main, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.94% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX are about 15.20% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.24% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near South Main, Houston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX $1,700 $925 $1,293 $1,372
Baytown, TX $750 $1,007 $1,317 $1,450
Houston, TX $1,222 $1,291 $1,710 $1,800
Spring, TX N/A $1,319 $1,589 $1,850
League City, TX N/A $1,197 $1,510 $1,924
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,605 $2,005 $2,145
Fulshear, TX N/A $1,744 $2,122 $2,169
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,655 $1,850 $2,200
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,264 $1,604 $2,276
Pearland, TX N/A $1,217 $1,690 $2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near South Main

There are a total of 45 neighborhoods in or near South Main. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Westchase, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 45 total neighborhoods in or near South Main, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South Main, Houston, TX is currently around $1,836 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,836. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Main's average rent, which is only $1,395. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Main, Greater Greenspoint has the most affordable average rent at $945 per month. Whereas, at $2,600 average rent per month, The Museum District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Main. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Sharpstown, Houston, TX $671 $958 $1,300 $1,300
Westchase, Houston, TX $846 $1,083 $1,400 $1,307
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,000 $1,575 $1,400
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $883 $1,250 $1,400
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $780 $963 $1,750 $1,450
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $787 $1,129 $1,600 $1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,078 $1,358 $1,999 $1,589
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,070 $1,425 $1,600
Alief, Houston, TX N/A $890 $1,297 $1,650
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $795 $950 $1,300 $1,698
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,351 $1,361 $2,000 $1,700
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,283 $1,100 $1,550 $1,715
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A $848 $1,550 $1,800
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,104 $1,451 $2,344 $1,828
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX N/A $1,426 $2,005 $1,849
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,376 $1,468 $1,955 $1,853
Second Ward, Houston, TX $1,550 $1,200 $2,000 $1,900
Central Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $1,251 $1,400 $1,950
University Place, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,434 $2,048 $2,000
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,386 $1,577 $2,195 $2,030
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A $1,380 $850 $2,100
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $725 $1,048 $1,300 $2,180
Briarforest, Houston, TX $833 $1,200 $2,343 $2,200
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $699 $1,000 $1,175 $2,200
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,348 $1,573 $2,240 $2,245
Memorial, Houston, TX $1,303 $1,500 $2,275 $2,275
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX $1,601 $1,025 $1,406 $2,375
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,353 $1,398 $2,225 $2,400
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,531 $1,910 $3,198 $2,445
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,208 $1,869 $2,211 $2,600

Top Counties Near South Main

There are a total of 45 counties located by South Main, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Southeast Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,879. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 2 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 $2,536, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by South Main, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in South Main, Houston, TX is 11.72% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Main, Houston, TX is 4.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX is 8.29% more affordable 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 $900 $1,177 $1,269
Baytown, TX $750 $935 $1,229 $1,450
Southeast Harris, TX $870 $972 $1,275 $1,502
Texas City-League City, TX $600 $1,140 $1,494 $1,750
Houston, TX $1,230 $1,287 $1,700 $1,879
Alvin-Pearland, TX $750 $985 $1,430 $2,068
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $5,413 $1,345 $2,095 $2,115
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $1,483 $1,348 $1,485 $2,298
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,463 $1,850 $2,380
Fulshear-Simonton, TX $2,000 $1,709 $2,110 $2,536

Top Zipcodes Near South Main

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near South Main, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,950. A total of 3 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 $897. 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 Main, Houston, TX is $1,204 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,650 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart 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 $1,367 $1,324 $1,988 $1,704
77054, Houston, TX $1,076 $1,000 $1,475 $1,363
77030, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,454 $1,950 $1,779
77098, Houston, TX $1,254 $1,415 $2,048 $1,980
77004, Houston, TX $1,087 $1,256 $1,550 $1,950
77006, Houston, TX $1,181 $1,443 $2,370 $1,644
77027, Houston, TX $1,489 $1,324 $1,991 $1,859
77019, Houston, TX $1,377 $1,583 $2,337 $1,953
77056, Houston, TX $1,274 $1,561 $2,019 $1,884
77002, Houston, TX $1,456 $1,804 $2,623 $2,115

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 $1,395. 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 studio apartment in South Main, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $986 and an average price per square feet of $1.81. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Main.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in South Main, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,074 and an average price per square feet of $1.77. There are a total of 18 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 $1,339 and an average price per square feet of $1.44. There are a total of 25 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 -0.27%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.32%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% 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 $1,116/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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