Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Houston
$2,190/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Houston is $2,190 per month as of October 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $290 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Houston
173
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 2% 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 $2,203, whereas a house costs $2,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Houston run $1,874 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,052.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,720 | 5% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,849 | 3% |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,849 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,827 | 61% | 49% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fourth Ward | $1,883 | |
Greater Eastwood | $1,200 | |
Greater Fifth Ward | $1,085 | |
Greater Third Ward | $1,803 | |
Midtown | $1,765 | |
The Museum District | $2,377 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,203 | 1% | 3% | |
Condos | $1,915 | 4% | 12% | |
Houses | $2,497 | 3% | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,720
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,849
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,849
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,827
Last 30 days
61%
Last year
49%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Fourth Ward
Average rent
$1,883
Greater Eastwood
Average rent
$1,200
Greater Fifth Ward
Average rent
$1,085
Greater Third Ward
Average rent
$1,803
Midtown
Average rent
$1,765
The Museum District
Average rent
$2,377
Apartments
Average rent
$2,203
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,915
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
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
15%higher than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 16% higher than the median rent in Fourth Ward, Houston, TX.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
0 baths
$788
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
0 baths
$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Downtown Houston condo for rent in Houston
914 Main St #1212, Houston, TX 77002
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Houston condo for rent in Houston
1211 Caroline St #121A, Houston, TX 77002
1 bed
1 bath
$880
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$8,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Downtown Houston apartment for rent in Houston
413 Travis St #103, Houston, TX 77002
3 beds
3 baths
$7,783
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$7,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 7
3d ago
Verified
777 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,395–$6,677
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
2424 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77003
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$2,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1515 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,643–$4,213
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
15 N Chenevert St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$3,437
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,265
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 16
9h ago
Verified
2424 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77003
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$2,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1515 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,643–$4,213
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$7,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 7
9h ago
Verified
2424 Capitol St, Houston, TX 77003
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$2,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
15 N Chenevert St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$3,437
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,265
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 16
3d ago
Verified
777 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,395–$6,677
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $2,190 per month as of October 24, 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 increased by 2% since last year.
How does Downtown Houston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Houston is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $290 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 $88,000/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).