Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Houston
$2,088/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Houston is $2,088 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $158 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Houston
90
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,075, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Houston run $1,740 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,865.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 |  1% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,713 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,525 | No Change | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $3,220 | 5% | 45% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fourth Ward | $2,002 | |
Greater Eastwood | $1,232 | |
Greater Fifth Ward | $1,212 | |
Greater Third Ward | $1,495 | |
Midtown | $1,829 | |
The Museum District | $2,211 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,075 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,993 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,713
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,220
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
45%
Fourth Ward
Average rent
$2,002
Greater Eastwood
Average rent
$1,232
Greater Fifth Ward
Average rent
$1,212
Greater Third Ward
Average rent
$1,495
Midtown
Average rent
$1,829
The Museum District
Average rent
$2,211
Apartments
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,993
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
7%
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
8%higher than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX is 4% higher than the median rent in Fourth Ward, Houston, TX.
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1 bed
1 bath
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1 bed
1 bath
$880
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2 baths
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413 Travis St #103, Houston, TX 77002
3 beds
3 baths
$7,783
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Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,350–$6,450
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737 Preston St #147, Houston, TX 77002
3 beds
3 baths
$5,841
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16h ago
Verified
1515 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
1 bed
1 bath
$1,849–$3,829
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
15 N Chenevert St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$4,000
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2h ago
Verified
777 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,350–$6,450
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,269
Condo for rent
Available Apr 24
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,855
Condo for rent
Available Apr 24
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
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Available Apr 23
16h ago
Verified
1515 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
1 bed
1 bath
$1,869–$2,939
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
15 N Chenevert St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$4,000
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
777 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,350–$6,450
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 $2,088 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Houston?
Average rent prices in Downtown Houston have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Downtown Houston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Houston is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $158 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 $84,000/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).