Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Great Uptown, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Great Uptown

$1,738/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Great Uptown is $1,738 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $161 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Great Uptown

251

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Great Uptown rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Great Uptown, Houston, TX

Average rent prices in Great Uptown have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Great Uptown, Houston, TX

Rent prices in Great Uptown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Great Uptown is $1,765, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Great Uptown run $1,402 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,047.

Listings

Studio

$1,494

9%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,345

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$1,989

2%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,715

5%

15%

4 bedroom

$4,147

No Change

27%

Studio

Average rent

$1,494

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,345

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,989

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,715

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,147

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

27%

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

Compare median rent prices in Great Uptown and Downtown Houston by all bedroom counts and property types.

Great Uptown

Median rent price$1,738
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,190
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Great Uptown, Houston, TX is 21% lower than the median rent in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX.

Discover rentals in Great Uptown, Houston, TX

Establishment - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

10

Excellent

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Verified

Establishment

2235 Winrock Boulevard, Houston, TX 77057

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$650–$1,413

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.

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Waters of Winrock Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

9h ago

8.8

Very good

Waters of Winrock Apartments

6403 Del Monte Dr, Houston, TX 77057

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$680–$1,280

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.
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Rent special

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Briarwood Apartments

2520 Winrock Blvd, Houston, TX 77057

Studio–3 beds

1–3 baths

$695–$1,515

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.
9334 Memorial Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1 bed

0 baths

$700

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Great Uptown, Houston, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Great Uptown rental market.

How much is rent in Great Uptown?

The average rent in Great Uptown is $1,738 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Great Uptown?

Average rent prices in Great Uptown have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Great Uptown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Great Uptown is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $161 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Great Uptown?

To comfortably afford rent in Great Uptown, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/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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