Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Last updated on December 15, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is $2,195. This is +16%, or $295, higher than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is $2,195. This is +16%, or $295, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX have increased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is $2,175. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX costs about $1,918 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 $2,650.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,905 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,904 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $7,431 | 1% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $5,295 | No Change | - | |
Studio | $1,724 | No Change | 1% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Fourth Ward | $1,800 | |
Greater Eastwood | $1,124 | |
Greater Fifth Ward | $1,938 | |
Greater Third Ward | $1,585 | |
Midtown | $1,895 | |
The Museum District | $2,415 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,175 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,205 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,724
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,905
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,904
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,431
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,295
Fourth Ward
Average rent
$1,800
Greater Eastwood
Average rent
$1,124
Greater Fifth Ward
Average rent
$1,938
Greater Third Ward
Average rent
$1,585
Midtown
Average rent
$1,895
The Museum District
Average rent
$2,415
Apartments
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,205
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
4%
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.
Median rent prices in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Fourth Ward, Houston, TX.
Downtown Houston
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 22% higher than the median rent in Fourth Ward, Houston, TX.
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