Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Fourth Ward

$1,845/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fourth Ward is $1,845 per month as of August 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $80 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fourth Ward

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fourth Ward rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fourth Ward, Houston, TX

Average rent prices in Fourth Ward have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Fourth Ward, Houston, TX

Rent prices in Fourth Ward vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fourth Ward is $1,725, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Fourth Ward run $1,388 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,047.

Listings

Studio

$1,680

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,436

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

26%

3 bedroom

$2,571

1%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,680

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,436

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,571

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fourth Ward, 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 Fourth Ward, Houston, TX compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Fourth Ward and Afton Oaks River Oaks by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fourth Ward

Median rent price$1,845
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,504
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Fourth Ward, Houston, TX

668 W Dallas St #SAMN2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fourth Ward apartment for rent in Houston

City Views, Modern Design

668 W Dallas St #SAMN2, Houston, TX 77002

2 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

998 Crosby St #M1802 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fourth Ward apartment for rent in Houston

Midtown Living at $1,829 – Limited-Time Special

998 Crosby St #M1802, Houston, TX 77019

2 beds

2 baths

$1,829

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 3

Gillette St #SS2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fourth Ward apartment for rent in Houston

Now Leasing – Enjoy 2 Weeks Free Rent

Gillette St #SS2, Houston, TX 77019

2 beds

2 baths

$1,845

Apartment for rent

1373 Taft St #L1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fourth Ward apartment for rent in Houston

2 beds

2 baths

$1,864

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 3

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Frequently asked questions for Fourth Ward, Houston, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Fourth Ward rental market.

How much is rent in Fourth Ward?

The average rent in Fourth Ward is $1,845 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fourth Ward?

Average rent prices in Fourth Ward have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Fourth Ward rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fourth Ward is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $80 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fourth Ward?

To comfortably afford rent in Fourth Ward, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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).

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