Average Rent in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is $2,167. This is +10% higher than the national average.

$2.09

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,167

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

447

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is $2,167. This is +10% higher than the national average.

$2.09

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%

43%

24%

22%

$0-$750$0 - $750

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

$3,001+$3,001+

Households

71%

29%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is $2,149. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX costs about $1,932 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,940. Houses for rent in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,550.


1 bedroom	$1,905	1%	1%
2 bedroom	$2,940	1%	9%
3 bedroom	$7,822	No Change	25%
Studio	$1,726	2%	5%

		Comparables
Fourth Ward	$1,766
Greater Eastwood	$1,092
Greater Fifth Ward	$1,814
Greater Third Ward	$1,497
Midtown	$1,885
The Museum District	$2,406


Apartments	$2,149	1%	No Change
Condos	$2,205	1%	No Change
Houses	$2,550	3%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,726

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,905

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,940

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,822

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

25%

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.

Compare rent prices in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Fourth Ward, Houston, TX.

Downtown Houston

Median rent price$2,167

10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,766

11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 23% higher than the median rent in Fourth Ward, Houston, TX.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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