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 $1,005 for a studio rental to $6,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $268 (-19.68%) year-over-year from $1,363 to $1,095. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $197 (-10.31%) year-over-year from $1,907 to $1,711. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $85 (3.06%) year-over-year from $2,775 to $2,860. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $157 (4.94%) year-over-year from $3,173 to $3,330. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,150 (52.44%) year-over-year from $4,100 to $6,250. 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 7.62% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.05% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.07% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.74% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$30.21	$1,095	$1,363 (-19.68%)	$1,220 (-10.28%)
1 BR	$26.53	$1,711	$1,907 (-10.31%)	$1,707 (0.23%)
2 BR	$22.82	$2,860	$2,775 (3.06%)	$2,994 (-4.47%)
3 BR	$16.40	$3,330	$3,173 (4.94%)	$3,126 (6.53%)
4+ BR	$19.11	$6,250	$4,100 (52.44%)	$5,300 (17.92%)

Historical Rents in The Museum District, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near The Museum District

There are a total of 34 cities nearby The Museum District. The average rent in The Museum District is currently $1,941 per month. A total of 31 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,050, 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 $3,000 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 17.74% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in The Museum District, Houston, TX are about 50.09% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 37.50% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 34 total cities near The Museum District, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$860	$960	$1,174	$1,500
Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,200	$1,500	$1,750
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,207	$1,470	$1,850
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,350	$1,900
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,500	$1,963
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,475	$2,000	$2,100
Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,150	$1,450	$2,200
Sugar Land, TX	N/A	$1,742	$1,699	$2,250
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,302	$1,620	$2,350
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near The Museum District

There are a total of 80 neighborhoods in or near The Museum District. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Gulfton, and Golfcrest. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 80 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 $1,800 per month. A total of 76 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than The Museum District's average rent, which is actually $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near The Museum District, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $970 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 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	$895	$888	$1,350	$1,100
Gulfton, Houston, TX	$800	$895	$1,147	$1,104
Golfcrest, Houston, TX	$785	$759	$1,063	$1,108
Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, TX	N/A	$980	$1,350	$1,290
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$949	$1,000	$1,575	$1,300
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	$814	$947	$1,109	$1,390
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$850	$1,080	$1,495	$1,395
Gulfgate - Pine Valley, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,135	$1,465	$1,465
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$899	$1,280	$1,475
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$710	$1,105	$1,463	$1,480
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$923	$1,300	$1,700
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$849	$1,000	$1,536	$1,735
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,397	$1,817	$1,817
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,500	$1,030	$1,205	$1,850
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,160	$1,585	$1,850
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,350	$2,265	$1,875
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,330	$1,560	$2,168	$1,900
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,500	$1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,560	$1,368	$2,000	$1,945
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,149	$1,200	$1,950
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,372	$1,900	$1,950
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,442	$1,413	$2,200	$1,965
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,730	$1,200	$1,755	$2,100
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,253	$1,001	$1,623	$2,125
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,518	$1,300	$2,185	$2,150
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$1,075	$1,175	$2,225
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,359	$1,767	$2,400	$2,255
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,476	$1,659	$2,339	$2,442
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,657	$2,200	$3,004	$2,600
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX	$899	$855	$1,040	$2,700

Top Counties Near The Museum District

There are a total of 30 counties located by The Museum District, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,925. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 30 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,583, 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 22.01% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in The Museum District, Houston, TX is 36.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in The Museum District, Houston, TX is 50.27% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$860	$960	$1,167	$1,500
Baytown, TX	$700	$950	$1,250	$1,645
Houston, TX	$1,354	$1,199	$1,500	$1,800
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$980	$1,470	$1,950
Northeast Harris, TX	$5,000	$950	$1,345	$1,950
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,215	$1,075	$1,400	$2,050
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,348	$1,193	$1,450	$2,200
Sugar Land, TX	$1,127	$1,260	$1,685	$2,250
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,500	$1,218	$1,450	$2,290
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,255	$1,589	$2,300

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 $1,900. A total of 48 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 $1,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,280 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,213. That's at least $22 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 $1,174 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,577 per month. Which comes out to $17 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	$1,310	$1,332	$1,650	$2,100
77006, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,440	$2,251	$1,795
77030, Houston, TX	$1,232	$1,275	$1,750	$1,647
77098, Houston, TX	$1,380	$1,450	$2,300	$2,100
77002, Houston, TX	$1,525	$1,985	$2,735	$2,200
77019, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,713	$2,448	$2,285
77005, West University Place, TX	$1,385	$1,712	$2,200	$3,280
77021, Houston, TX	$2,450	$1,079	$1,241	$1,900
77003, Houston, TX	$1,545	$1,318	$2,020	$2,500
77054, Houston, TX	$825	$1,015	$1,400	$1,388

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 $2,600. 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 $1,005 and an average price per square feet of $30.21. There are a total of 2 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 $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $26.53. There are a total of 43 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 $2,805 and an average price per square feet of $22.82. There are a total of 50 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 -0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% 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 $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.