Average Rent in South Main, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical South Main, Houston, TX Rents

South Main rentals average $895 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,075, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $32 (2.72%) year-over-year from $1,178 to $1,210. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $494 (-38.18%) year-over-year from $1,294 to $800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $79 (-5.54%) year-over-year from $1,427 to $1,348. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $225 (9.47%) year-over-year from $2,375 to $2,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-1.78%) year-over-year from $3,283 to $3,225. 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 27.02% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.91% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.39% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.68% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$18.29	$800	$1,294 (-38.18%)	$1,474 (-45.71%)
2 BR	$15.27	$1,348	$1,427 (-5.54%)	$1,647 (-18.19%)
3 BR	$16.01	$2,600	$2,375 (9.47%)	$2,649 (-1.84%)
4+ BR	$18.05	$3,225	$3,283 (-1.78%)	$2,995 (7.68%)

Historical Rents in South Main, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near South Main

There are a total of 27 cities nearby South Main. The average rent in South Main is currently $1,880 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,220, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Main, Houston, TX is Fulshear, 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 45.25% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX are about 6.91% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.21% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near South Main, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,620	$2,048	$1,700
Pasadena, TX	$828	$900	$1,250	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,098	$1,300	$1,637	$1,870
Alvin, TX	$3,000	$1,500	$1,373	$1,875
Mission Bend, TX	$4,000	$1,627	$2,114	$1,995
Friendswood, TX	$1,900	$1,495	$1,900	$2,150
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,414	$1,850	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$1,995	$1,800	$2,400
Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,340	$1,573	$2,450
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,998

Top Neighborhoods Near South Main

There are a total of 63 neighborhoods in or near South Main. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Sharpstown, and Woodlake - Briar Meadow. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 63 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 $1,952 per month. A total of 36 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than South Main's average rent, which is actually $2,075. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Main, Willowbrook has the most affordable average rent at $1,089 per month. Whereas, at $3,650 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	$645	$973	$1,350	$1,200
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$750	$1,300	$1,217
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$849	$1,099	$1,409	$1,300
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,478	$1,400
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$3,900	$848	$1,260	$1,450
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$745	$1,325	$1,533	$1,610
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$925	$1,038	$1,800	$1,650
Fort Bend Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,350	$1,700
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,377	$1,734	$1,734
Minnetex, Houston, TX	$5,000	$1,341	$1,688	$1,743
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,300	$1,800
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,138	$1,350	$1,850
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,242	$1,524	$2,162	$1,860
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$2,500	$1,310	$1,195	$1,950
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,350	$2,400	$1,950
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,397	$1,730	$2,127	$1,952
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,199	$1,998
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,685	$1,815	$2,842	$2,020
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$2,150	$2,098
Westbury, Houston, TX	N/A	$963	$1,450	$2,125
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$2,095	$1,050	$1,300	$2,200
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,382	$2,000	$2,375
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$850	$2,095	$2,400
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	$1,600	$1,123	$1,260	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,850	$1,745	$2,406	$2,406
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$899	$1,694	$2,453	$2,418
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,884	$1,200	$2,000	$2,475
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,425	$1,902	$2,700
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,395	$2,200	$2,763
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,250	$1,575	$2,950

Top Counties Near South Main

There are a total of 27 counties located by South Main, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,999. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 16 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,550, 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 34.08% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Main, Houston, TX is 8.18% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$828	$899	$1,250	$1,613
Baytown, TX	$700	$930	$1,295	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,300	$1,619	$1,904
Texas City-League City, TX	$600	$1,025	$1,350	$2,000
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,675	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$2,450	$1,600	$1,968	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	$4,000	$1,505	$1,845	$2,300
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,123	$1,150	$1,400	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,500	$1,450	$2,428
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$1,400	$1,706	$1,865	$2,550

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 $2,063. A total of 25 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 $1,123 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,015 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $900. That's at least $13 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 $1,300 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,730 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	$745	$1,300	$1,480	$1,615
77054, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,489	$1,450
77030, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,300	$1,625	$1,625
77005, West University Place, TX	N/A	$1,620	$3,300	$4,015
77051, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,049	$1,350	$1,878
77045, Houston, TX	$2,250	$1,459	$1,619	$1,700
77035, Houston, TX	N/A	$899	$1,292	$1,900
77021, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,210	$2,025
77096, Houston, TX	N/A	$799	$1,200	$2,500
77098, Houston, TX	$810	$1,690	$2,526	$2,319

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 $2,075. 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 $895 and an average price per square feet of $18.29. There are a total of 7 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 $1,375 and an average price per square feet of $15.27. There are a total of 31 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.38%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% 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 $1,660/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.