Average Rent in The Museum District, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical The Museum District, Houston, TX Rents

The Museum District rentals average $1,095 for a studio rental to $4,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,338, or roughly $18 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 decreased by $122 (-9.99%) year-over-year from $1,217 to $1,095. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $602 (-32.49%) year-over-year from $1,852 to $1,250. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $431 (-17.73%) year-over-year from $2,431 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $222 (7.05%) year-over-year from $3,153 to $3,375. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $269 (-6.02%) year-over-year from $4,467 to $4,198. 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 18.69% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 20.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.86% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 30.80% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$26.28	$1,095	$1,217 (-9.99%)	$1,398 (-21.66%)
1 BR	$21.75	$1,250	$1,852 (-32.49%)	$1,799 (-30.51%)
2 BR	$20.31	$2,000	$2,431 (-17.73%)	$2,915 (-31.39%)
3 BR	$16.50	$3,375	$3,153 (7.05%)	$3,279 (2.92%)
4+ BR	$20.95	$4,198	$4,467 (-6.02%)	$5,000 (-16.05%)

Historical Rents in The Museum District, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near The Museum District

There are a total of 28 cities nearby The Museum District. The average rent in The Museum District is currently $1,980 per month. A total of 21 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,237, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near The Museum District, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,150 per month.

Let's compare The Museum District, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in The Museum District, Houston, TX is 32.65% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.52% more expensive. Two bedrooms in The Museum District, Houston, TX are about 28.84% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 39.25% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near The Museum District, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$850	$998	$1,295	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,295	$1,650	$1,850
Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,658	$2,326	$1,884
Mission Bend, TX	$3,200	$1,355	$1,589	$2,000
Fresno, TX	$900	$1,850	$2,000	$2,145
Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,435	$1,900	$2,250
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,124	$1,800	$2,350
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$1,925	$1,800	$2,400
Pearland, TX	$2,500	$1,275	$1,600	$2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,100

Top Neighborhoods Near The Museum District

There are a total of 64 neighborhoods in or near The Museum District. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 64 total neighborhoods in or near The Museum District, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near The Museum District, Houston, TX is currently around $1,918 per month. A total of 51 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than The Museum District's average rent, which is actually $2,338. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near The Museum District, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,064 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near The Museum District. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$723	$950	$1,350	$1,198
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$976	$1,150	$1,438	$1,341
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,198	$1,200	$1,488	$1,400
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$950	$925	$1,595	$1,500
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$1,248	$1,350	$1,650	$1,615
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,575	$1,688
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,300	$1,700
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,393	$1,664	$1,734
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,320	$2,188	$1,750
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	$1,150	$775	$1,350	$1,850
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,550	$1,965	$1,860
South Main, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,025	$1,390	$1,895
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,650	$2,020	$1,905
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,275	$1,639	$2,350	$1,909
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$975	$1,289	$2,048	$1,928
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX	$2,500	N/A	$1,145	$1,968
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,149	$1,225	$1,975
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,335	$1,382	$1,995	$1,995
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,100	$1,995
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,128	$1,000	$1,650	$2,000
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,417	$1,815	$2,591	$2,020
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,750	$998	$1,250	$2,100
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,850	$2,200
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	$1,000	$1,095	$1,800	$2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,620	$1,416	$1,600	$2,400
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,650	$1,100	$2,295	$2,400
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$2,100	$2,400
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,559	$1,739	$2,420	$2,470
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,273	$1,933	$2,475
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,275	$1,600	$3,100

Top Counties Near The Museum District

There are a total of 29 counties located by The Museum District, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,975. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 23 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 $2,600, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by The Museum District, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in The Museum District, Houston, TX is 5.02% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in The Museum District, Houston, TX is 13.95% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in The Museum District, Houston, TX is 34.27% 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	$1,300	$1,649
Pasadena, TX	$850	$950	$1,250	$1,695
Houston, TX	$1,260	$1,295	$1,625	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$995	$1,250	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,072	$1,500	$2,100
Northwest Harris, TX	$999	$1,150	$1,503	$2,150
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$900	$1,665	$1,983	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$3,200	$1,348	$1,750	$2,350
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$3,125	$1,195	$1,250	$2,350
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,350	$1,075	$1,550	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near The Museum District

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near The Museum District, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,923. A total of 34 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 $1,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,800 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,063. That's at least $23 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near The Museum District, Houston, TX is $1,266 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,669 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in The Museum District, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77004, Houston, TX	$1,148	$1,295	$1,735	$2,300
77006, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,350	$2,154	$1,687
77030, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,312	$1,750	$1,650
77098, Houston, TX	$825	$1,492	$2,287	$1,829
77002, Houston, TX	$1,298	$1,785	$2,600	$1,945
77019, Houston, TX	$895	$1,400	$2,418	$2,444
77005, West University Place, TX	$2,015	$1,519	$2,900	$3,800
77021, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,100	$2,098
77003, Houston, TX	$4,500	$1,645	$2,400	$2,100
77054, Houston, TX	$1,198	$1,188	$1,499	$1,450

Frequently Asked Questions - The Museum District Average Rents

What is the average rent price in The Museum District, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for The Museum District, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,338. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do The Museum District, 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 The Museum District, Houston, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in The Museum District, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,095 and an average price per square feet of $26.28. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in The Museum District.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in The Museum District, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,273 and an average price per square feet of $21.75. There are a total of 34 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in The Museum District.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in The Museum District, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $20.31. There are a total of 30 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in The Museum District.

How have rent prices in The Museum District, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in The Museum District, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.32%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in The Museum District, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in The Museum District, Houston, TX is around $1,870/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.