Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Houston
$1,978/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Houston is $1,978 per month as of September 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $78 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Houston
97
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Houston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
Average rent prices in Downtown Houston have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
Rent prices in Downtown Houston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Houston is $1,961, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Houston run $1,732 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,945.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,413 | 3% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,730 |  3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,565 | 1% | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $2,798 | 14% | 53% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 51% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fourth Ward | $1,829 | |
Greater Eastwood | $1,225 | |
Greater Fifth Ward | $1,174 | |
Greater Third Ward | $1,495 | |
Midtown | $1,722 | |
The Museum District | $2,208 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,961 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,957 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,413
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,730
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,565
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,798
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
53%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
51%
Fourth Ward
Average rent
$1,829
Greater Eastwood
Average rent
$1,225
Greater Fifth Ward
Average rent
$1,174
Greater Third Ward
Average rent
$1,495
Midtown
Average rent
$1,722
The Museum District
Average rent
$2,208
Apartments
Average rent
$1,961
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,957
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Houston and Fourth Ward by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Houston
4%higher than the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 8% higher than the median rent in Fourth Ward, Houston, TX.
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0 baths
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1 bed
1 bath
$875
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Downtown Houston condo for rent in Houston
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1 bed
1 bath
$880
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2 baths
$8,990
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413 Travis St #103, Houston, TX 77002
3 beds
3 baths
$7,783
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777 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,100–$6,353
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5d+ ago
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737 Preston St #147, Houston, TX 77002
3 beds
3 baths
$5,841
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2d ago
Verified
1515 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,409–$4,229
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
15 N Chenevert St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$3,437
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
401 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1515 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,409–$4,229
Price drop
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4d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,915
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
1515 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,969–$4,229
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
15 N Chenevert St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$3,437
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
401 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Houston rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Houston?
The average rent in Downtown Houston is $1,978 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Houston?
Average rent prices in Downtown Houston have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.
How does Downtown Houston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Houston is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $78 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Houston?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Houston, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).