Average Rent in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

Current Versus Historical Southwest Houston, Houston, TX Rents

Southwest Houston rentals average $1,076 for a studio rental to $2,463 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,700, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $142 (13.48%) year-over-year from $1,056 to $1,198. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $55 (4.54%) year-over-year from $1,200 to $1,254. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $222 (17.39%) year-over-year from $1,274 to $1,495. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $423 (22.56%) year-over-year from $1,877 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $868 (53.14%) year-over-year from $1,633 to $2,500. 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 up by 19.76% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.90% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.09% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.81% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.10	$1,198	$1,056 (13.48%)	$1,059 (13.18%)
1 BR	$1.61	$1,254	$1,200 (4.54%)	$1,352 (-7.21%)
2 BR	$1.38	$1,495	$1,274 (17.39%)	$1,671 (-10.51%)
3 BR	$1.32	$2,300	$1,877 (22.56%)	$1,916 (20.04%)
4+ BR	$1.18	$2,500	$1,633 (53.14%)	$1,574 (58.83%)

Historical Rents in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Southwest Houston

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Southwest Houston. The average rent in Southwest Houston is currently $1,898 per month. A total of 7 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 Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is The Woodlands, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Southwest Houston, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 0.25% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX are about 6.78% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.78% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Southwest Houston, Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$925	$1,287	$1,300
Baytown, TX	$750	$1,000	$1,300	$1,450
Houston, TX	$1,236	$1,291	$1,710	$1,800
Spring, TX	N/A	$1,319	$1,595	$1,900
League City, TX	N/A	$1,197	$1,505	$1,950
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,613	$2,020	$2,150
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,744	$2,114	$2,190
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,800	$1,850	$2,225
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,243	$1,685	$2,250
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,264	$1,604	$2,313

Top Neighborhoods Near Southwest Houston

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

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is currently around $1,839 per month. A total of 18 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,839. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Southwest Houston's average rent, which is only $1,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Southwest Houston, Greater Greenspoint has the most affordable average rent at $963 per month. Whereas, at $2,846 average rent per month, The Museum District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Southwest Houston. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	$671	$969	$1,300	$1,300
Westchase, Houston, TX	$900	$993	$1,400	$1,333
South Main, Houston, TX	$986	$1,074	$1,339	$1,339
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,550	$1,400
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$883	$1,263	$1,400
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$780	$950	$1,625	$1,500
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$921	$1,300	$1,500
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$787	$1,129	$1,588	$1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,078	$1,350	$2,060	$1,612
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$795	$950	$1,300	$1,650
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,136	$1,613	$1,695
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,351	$1,369	$2,000	$1,750
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,550	$1,208	$1,938	$1,753
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$848	$1,543	$1,800
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,145	$1,457	$2,337	$1,828
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,426	$1,955	$1,849
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,376	$1,446	$1,950	$1,850
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,386	$1,571	$2,105	$1,890
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,119	$1,500	$1,907
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,434	$1,973	$1,950
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,251	$1,350	$2,073
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$725	$1,145	$1,275	$2,090
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,380	$1,280	$2,100
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,348	$1,650	$2,270	$2,189
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$833	$1,198	$2,260	$2,200
Memorial, Houston, TX	$1,303	$1,509	$2,300	$2,225
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	$1,154	$980	$1,654	$2,300
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,509	$1,325	$2,250	$2,400
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,531	$1,910	$3,249	$2,500
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,208	$1,910	$2,884	$2,846

Top Counties Near Southwest Houston

There are a total of 46 counties located by Southwest Houston, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Southeast Harris, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,875. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 8 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 Southwest Houston, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is 19.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is 14.17% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is 1.02% 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	$1,189	$1,269
Southeast Harris, TX	$870	$990	$1,263	$1,698
Houston, TX	$1,243	$1,285	$1,700	$1,875
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,703	$1,117	$1,460	$2,100
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$5,413	$1,345	$2,100	$2,115
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$750	$950	$1,550	$2,135
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,483	$1,348	$1,498	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,465	$1,835	$2,384
Angleton, TX	$850	$791	$1,202	$2,389
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,500	$1,709	$2,110	$2,550

Top Zipcodes Near Southwest Houston

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Southwest Houston, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,950. A total of 15 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 $2,785 per month is 77433, Northwest Harris, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $894. 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 Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is $1,212 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,677 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Southwest Houston, 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	$1,332	$2,009	$1,695
77054, Houston, TX	$1,076	$1,000	$1,475	$1,350
77030, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,453	$1,950	$1,884
77098, Houston, TX	$1,303	$1,432	$2,022	$1,950
77027, Houston, TX	$1,489	$1,335	$1,978	$1,856
77056, Houston, TX	$1,274	$1,541	$2,100	$1,931
77063, Piney Point Village, TX	$741	$1,200	$1,700	$1,632
77057, Houston, TX	$1,313	$1,273	$1,790	$1,663
77006, Houston, TX	$1,195	$1,440	$2,443	$1,755
77004, Houston, TX	$1,087	$1,274	$1,643	$1,950

Frequently Asked Questions - Southwest Houston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Southwest Houston, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Southwest 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 Southwest Houston, Houston, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,076 and an average price per square feet of $2.10. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest Houston.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $1.61. There are a total of 218 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest Houston.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,475 and an average price per square feet of $1.38. There are a total of 211 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Southwest Houston.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is around $1,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.