Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 13, 2026
Average rent in
Midtown, Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Midtown
$1,862/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Midtown is $1,862 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $87 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Midtown
79
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Midtown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Midtown, Houston, TX
Average rent prices in Midtown have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,830, whereas a house costs $2,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Midtown run $1,528 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,001.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,525 | No Change |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,517 | No Change |  10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,001 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,968 | 1% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Houston | $2,158 | |
Fourth Ward | $2,084 | |
Greater Heights | $2,020 | |
Greater Third Ward | $1,482 | |
Neartown Montrose | $1,995 | |
The Museum District | $2,419 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,830 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,924 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,625 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,282 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,517
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,001
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,968
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
Downtown Houston
Average rent
$2,158
Fourth Ward
Average rent
$2,084
Greater Heights
Average rent
$2,020
Greater Third Ward
Average rent
$1,482
Neartown Montrose
Average rent
$1,995
The Museum District
Average rent
$2,419
Apartments
Average rent
$1,830
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,924
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,282
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
4%lower than the national median
11%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Midtown, Houston, TX is 14% lower than the median rent in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX.
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5d+ ago
Midtown apartment for rent in Houston
4001 Fannin St #1808, Houston, TX 77004
1 bed
1 bath
$916
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
0 baths
$947
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
Midtown apartment for rent in Houston
3823 Fannin St #4338, Houston, TX 77004
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
0 baths
$956
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
Midtown townhouse for rent in Houston
3010 Chenevert St #3010, Houston, TX 77004
3 beds
3.5 baths
$8,000
House for rent
Available Feb 1
3d ago
1110 Winbern St, Houston, TX 77004
Studio
2 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2727 Travis St, Houston, TX 77006
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,679–$4,069
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2727 Albany St, Houston, TX 77006
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,306–$3,664
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2111 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,395
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2700 Travis St, Houston, TX 77006
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,389–$2,109
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2727 Travis St, Houston, TX 77006
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,679–$4,069
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2727 Albany St, Houston, TX 77006
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,306–$3,664
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,899
Condo for rent
Available Apr 24
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Condo for rent
Available Jan 14
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,488
Condo for rent
Available Apr 22
5d+ ago
Verified
2899 Louisiana St #CPM2, Houston, TX 77006
2 beds
2 baths
$2,252
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
14h ago
Verified
2111 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,395
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
2700 Travis St, Houston, TX 77006
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,389–$1,449
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2727 Travis St, Houston, TX 77006
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,679–$4,069
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2727 Albany St, Houston, TX 77006
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,306–$3,664
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,862 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Midtown?
Average rent prices in Midtown have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Midtown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Midtown is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $87 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 $75,000/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).