Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Southwestern Professional Institute, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Houston

$1,368/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Houston is $1,368 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $531 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Houston

98

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Houston rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Southwestern Professional Institute, TX

Average rent prices in Houston have increased by 8% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Southwestern Professional Institute, TX

Rent prices in Houston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Houston is $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,437. 1-bedroom apartments in Houston run $1,232 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,607.

Listings

Studio

$1,312

-

65%

1 bedroom

$1,222

-

14%

2 bedroom

$1,636

-

19%

3 bedroom

$1,960

-

14%

4 bedroom

$1,400

-

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,312

Last year

65%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,222

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,636

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,960

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southwestern Professional Institute, 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.

Discover rentals in Southwestern Professional Institute, TX

23h ago

7.7

Very good

Westheimer Garden Villas

5811 Winsome Ln, Houston, TX 77057

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$531–$1,485

The Alora Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3h ago

8.6

Very good

The Alora Apartments

5500 El Camino Del Rey St, Houston, TX 77081

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$655–$1,491

Price drop

Ridley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

13h ago

8.8

Very good

Ridley Apartments

2815 Greenridge Dr, Houston, TX 77057

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$695–$1,642

Fountains at Chimney Rock - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.9

Very good

Fountains at Chimney Rock

5601 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77081

1–4 beds

1–3 baths

$720–$1,420

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Frequently asked questions for Southwestern Professional Institute, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Houston rental market.

How much is rent in Houston?

The average rent in Houston is $1,368 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Houston?

Average rent prices in Houston have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Houston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Houston is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $531 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Houston?

To comfortably afford rent in Houston, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/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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