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Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
The Museum District, Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in The Museum District
$2,250/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in The Museum District is $2,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in The Museum District
43
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of The Museum District rentals at each price point
Rent trends in The Museum District, Houston, TX
Average rent prices in The Museum District have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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
The Museum District, Houston, TX
Rent prices in The Museum District vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in The Museum District is $2,338, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in The Museum District run $2,049 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,111.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,569 |  2% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,993 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,027 | 4% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $5,051 | 2% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Greater Third Ward | $1,431 | |
Greenway Upper Kirby | $1,880 | |
Macgregor | $1,742 | |
Medical Center | $1,794 | |
University Place | $3,568 | |
Washington Ave Memorial Park | $1,941 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,338 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,926 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,431 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,569
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,993
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,027
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,051
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Greater Third Ward
Average rent
$1,431
Greenway Upper Kirby
Average rent
$1,880
Macgregor
Average rent
$1,742
Medical Center
Average rent
$1,794
University Place
Average rent
$3,568
Washington Ave Memorial Park
Average rent
$1,941
Apartments
Average rent
$2,338
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,926
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,431
The table above reflects average rent prices in The Museum District, 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 The Museum District, Houston, TX compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in The Museum District and Greater Third Ward by all bedroom counts and property types.
The Museum District
15%higher than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in The Museum District, Houston, TX is 57% higher than the median rent in Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX.
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3d ago
5603 Jackson St, Houston, TX 77004
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Museum District condo for rent in Houston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Condo for rent
Available May 9
5d+ ago
The Museum District condo for rent in Houston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Condo for rent
Available May 9
1d ago
The Museum District apartment for rent in Houston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,059
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5501 La Branch St, Houston, TX 77004
Studio–3 beds
0–3 baths
$1,729–$5,925
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Museum District apartment for rent in Houston
2 beds
2 baths
$4,521
Apartment for rent
Available May 27
5d+ ago
The Museum District apartment for rent in Houston
4798 La Branch St #CMD3, Houston, TX 77004
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,507
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Museum District apartment for rent in Houston
4798 La Branch St #CMD1, Houston, TX 77004
1 bed
1 bath
$2,411
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5353 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77004
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,170–$4,433
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 13
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,002
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,188
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,127
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,844
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
13h ago
Verified
5353 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77004
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,170–$4,433
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 13
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,188
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,127
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
13h ago
Verified
5353 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77004
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,170–$4,433
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 13
22h ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,188
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,127
Condo for rent
Available Apr 23
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Frequently asked questions for The Museum District, Houston, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the The Museum District rental market.
How much is rent in The Museum District?
The average rent in The Museum District is $2,250 per month as of June 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in The Museum District?
Average rent prices in The Museum District have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does The Museum District rent compare to the national average?
Rent in The Museum District is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in The Museum District?
To comfortably afford rent in The Museum District, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/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).