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 $2,500 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 April 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $384 (-32.21%) year-over-year from $1,193 to $809. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $344 (-23.82%) year-over-year from $1,444 to $1,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $78 (-5.54%) year-over-year from $1,411 to $1,333. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $279 (14.52%) year-over-year from $1,921 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $842 (50.91%) year-over-year from $1,653 to $2,495. 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 7.08% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.26% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.10	$809	$1,193 (-32.21%)	$1,068 (-24.22%)
1 BR	$1.63	$1,100	$1,444 (-23.82%)	$1,336 (-17.63%)
2 BR	$1.40	$1,333	$1,411 (-5.54%)	$1,688 (-21.05%)
3 BR	$1.29	$2,200	$1,921 (14.52%)	$2,033 (8.21%)
4+ BR	$1.22	$2,495	$1,653 (50.91%)	$1,811 (37.77%)

Historical Rents in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Southwest Houston

There are a total of 19 cities nearby Southwest Houston. The average rent in Southwest Houston is currently $1,843 per month. A total of 8 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 8.33% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX are about 3.79% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.78% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near Southwest Houston, Houston, TX in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$1,700	$913	$1,300	$1,399
Baytown, TX	$750	$990	$1,300	$1,482
Houston, TX	$1,225	$1,286	$1,700	$1,800
Spring, TX	N/A	$1,319	$1,603	$1,850
League City, TX	N/A	$1,197	$1,505	$1,950
Atascocita, TX	N/A	$1,613	$2,020	$2,100
Fulshear, TX	N/A	$1,744	$2,122	$2,139
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,264	$1,687	$2,276
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,655	$1,850	$2,300
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,243	$1,685	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Southwest Houston

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near Southwest Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Westchase, Sharpstown, and Astrodome. 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 $1,819 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,819. 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 $945 per month. Whereas, at $2,600 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
Westchase, Houston, TX	$846	$1,083	$1,399	$1,300
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	$671	$958	$1,300	$1,300
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,550	$1,350
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$866	$1,250	$1,400
South Main, Houston, TX	$986	$1,074	$1,339	$1,409
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$780	$975	$1,700	$1,450
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$787	$1,129	$1,588	$1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,078	$1,354	$2,013	$1,589
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$795	$938	$1,300	$1,650
Alief, Houston, TX	N/A	$890	$1,284	$1,650
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,045	$1,400	$1,660
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,351	$1,376	$2,000	$1,695
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$795	$1,600	$1,750
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,119	$1,449	$1,775
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,104	$1,430	$2,350	$1,800
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,376	$1,486	$1,940	$1,838
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,431	$1,970	$1,849
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,550	$1,200	$1,950	$1,900
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,434	$2,117	$1,950
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,251	$1,400	$1,975
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$725	$1,048	$1,300	$2,000
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,386	$1,577	$2,105	$2,017
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,380	$850	$2,100
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$833	$1,200	$2,250	$2,200
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,348	$1,564	$2,240	$2,240
Memorial, Houston, TX	$1,303	$1,494	$2,275	$2,275
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,531	$1,910	$3,188	$2,400
Spring Branch Central, Houston, TX	$1,154	$990	$1,654	$2,425
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,398	$1,395	$2,250	$2,475
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,208	$1,841	$2,222	$2,600

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 $1,877. 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 0.34% 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	$900	$1,269	$1,293
Southeast Harris, TX	$870	$972	$1,275	$1,575
Houston, TX	$1,237	$1,285	$1,700	$1,877
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,703	$1,106	$1,445	$2,100
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$5,413	$1,345	$2,055	$2,115
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$750	$990	$1,430	$2,158
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,483	$1,348	$1,485	$2,250
Angleton, TX	$850	$871	$1,202	$2,295
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,358	$1,800	$2,400
Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$2,000	$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 $1,942. A total of 16 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 $889. 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 $1,204 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,625 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	$1,316	$1,990	$1,714
77054, Houston, TX	$1,076	$1,000	$1,425	$1,350
77030, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,477	$1,950	$1,768
77098, Houston, TX	$1,254	$1,415	$2,025	$1,934
77027, Houston, TX	$1,489	$1,343	$1,991	$1,859
77056, Houston, TX	$1,274	$1,550	$1,947	$1,800
77063, Piney Point Village, TX	$741	$1,200	$1,714	$1,700
77057, Houston, TX	$1,313	$1,291	$1,844	$1,695
77006, Houston, TX	$1,181	$1,395	$2,411	$1,644
77004, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,250	$1,550	$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 $1.63. There are a total of 219 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 $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $1.40. There are a total of 204 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 -0.32%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% 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.