Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Midtown, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Midtown

$1,770/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Midtown is $1,770 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $130 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Midtown

86

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Midtown rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Midtown, Houston, TX

Average rent prices in Midtown have decreased by 2% 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 Midtown, Houston, TX

Rent prices in Midtown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Midtown is $1,735, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Midtown run $1,530 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,934.

Listings

Studio

$1,520

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,522

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,922

3%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,800

1%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,520

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,522

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,922

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

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

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

Midtown

Median rent price$1,770
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,218
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Midtown, Houston, TX is 20% lower than the median rent in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX.

Discover rentals in Midtown, Houston, TX

4001 Fannin St #1808 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Midtown apartment for rent in Houston

4001 Fannin St #1808, Houston, TX 77004

1 bed

1 bath

$916

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.
3920 Fannin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Midtown apartment for rent in Houston

1 bed

1 bath

$935

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.
10 Oak Ct #2145B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

0 baths

$947

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.
3823 Fannin St #4338 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Midtown apartment for rent in Houston

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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 Midtown, Houston, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Midtown rental market.

How much is rent in Midtown?

The average rent in Midtown is $1,770 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Midtown?

Average rent prices in Midtown have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Midtown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Midtown is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $130 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Midtown?

To comfortably afford rent in Midtown, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/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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