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 $1,043 for a studio rental to $4,750 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 August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $138 (-11.67%) year-over-year from $1,180 to $1,043. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $84 (-4.24%) year-over-year from $1,972 to $1,888. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $262 (-9.67%) year-over-year from $2,712 to $2,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $19 (0.58%) year-over-year from $3,207 to $3,225. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $617 (14.92%) year-over-year from $4,133 to $4,750. 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 2.46% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.72% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.11% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.78% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$31.72	$1,043	$1,180 (-11.67%)	$1,339 (-22.12%)
1 BR	$28.76	$1,888	$1,972 (-4.24%)	$1,791 (5.43%)
2 BR	$22.12	$2,450	$2,712 (-9.67%)	$3,114 (-21.33%)
3 BR	$16.67	$3,225	$3,207 (0.58%)	$3,252 (-0.82%)
4+ BR	$18.51	$4,750	$4,133 (14.92%)	$5,100 (-6.86%)

Historical Rents in The Museum District, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near The Museum District

There are a total of 32 cities nearby The Museum District. The average rent in The Museum District is currently $1,877 per month. A total of 29 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,085, 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 4.12% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 38.69% more expensive. Two bedrooms in The Museum District, Houston, TX are about 41.93% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 38.46% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 32 total cities near The Museum District, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$810	$973	$1,200	$1,495
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,200	$1,500	$1,730
Stafford, TX	$1,363	$1,185	$1,480	$1,853
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,375	$1,900
Mission Bend, TX	N/A	$1,355	$1,650	$2,000
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,405	$1,998	$2,100
Missouri City, TX	$2,500	$1,104	$1,450	$2,200
Sugar Land, TX	$13,000	$1,425	$1,700	$2,300
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,270	$1,600	$2,350
Sienna Plantation, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$2,875

Top Neighborhoods Near The Museum District

There are a total of 78 neighborhoods in or near The Museum District. Some of these neighborhoods include Golfcrest, Gulfton, and Magnolia Park. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 78 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 $1,773 per month. A total of 73 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 $992 per month. Whereas, at $4,000 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
Golfcrest, Houston, TX	$2,493	$895	$1,099	$1,099
Gulfton, Houston, TX	$800	$902	$1,180	$1,143
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$823	$850	$1,350	$1,173
Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, TX	N/A	$985	$1,325	$1,212
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,168	$1,480	$1,400
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$1,050	$1,038	$1,650	$1,400
South Main, Houston, TX	$799	$950	$1,321	$1,418
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$849	$1,059	$1,536	$1,436
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$785	$1,150	$1,480	$1,580
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	$795	$1,295	$1,735
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,213	$1,954	$1,750
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$995	$1,320	$2,100	$1,771
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX	$814	$879	$1,105	$1,775
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,302	$1,734	$1,784
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,237	$1,600	$2,025	$1,847
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,425	$1,492	$2,110	$1,876
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,400	$1,940	$1,900
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,445	$1,900
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,157	$1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,544	$1,458	$2,000	$1,900
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,350	$1,200	$1,950
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,200	$1,650	$1,995
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,200	$1,695	$2,098
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$1,028	$1,300	$2,200
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,590	$1,000	$1,800	$2,340
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,359	$2,008	$2,500	$2,450
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX	$899	$937	$1,188	$2,500
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,510	$1,700	$2,350	$2,555
Afton Oaks - River Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,335	$1,375	$2,575	$2,598
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,575	$2,000	$3,190	$2,700

Top Counties Near The Museum District

There are a total of 31 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 $1,900. 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 $1,096. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,650, 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 24.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in The Museum District, Houston, TX is 43.06% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in The Museum District, Houston, TX is 44.28% 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	$810	$970	$1,198	$1,450
Baytown, TX	$713	$980	$1,295	$1,613
Houston, TX	$1,206	$1,200	$1,500	$1,800
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$968	$1,459	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$1,200	$1,025	$1,063	$1,900
Northwest Harris, TX	$949	$1,089	$1,428	$2,000
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,363	$1,124	$1,450	$2,250
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX	$1,256	$1,220	$1,461	$2,295
Sugar Land, TX	$1,850	$1,242	$1,676	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,269	$1,565	$2,380

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 $1,864. 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 $1,115 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,825 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,167. That's at least $25 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 $1,170 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,540 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	$1,185	$1,379	$1,749	$1,999
77006, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,400	$2,191	$1,788
77030, Houston, TX	$1,388	$1,324	$1,800	$1,650
77098, Houston, TX	$1,335	$1,435	$2,110	$1,940
77002, Houston, TX	$1,391	$1,800	$2,600	$2,025
77019, Houston, TX	$850	$1,619	$2,400	$2,259
77005, West University Place, TX	$1,425	$1,695	$2,250	$2,825
77021, Houston, TX	$2,200	$1,030	$1,221	$1,995
77003, Houston, TX	$1,545	$1,100	$2,008	$2,599
77054, Houston, TX	$850	$1,150	$1,420	$1,400

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 $1,043 and an average price per square feet of $31.72. 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 $1,888 and an average price per square feet of $28.76. There are a total of 44 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 $2,423 and an average price per square feet of $22.12. There are a total of 47 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 -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% 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.