Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
South Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Houston
$1,059/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in South Houston is $1,059 per month as of July 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $871 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Houston
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Houston rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South Houston, TX, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in South Houston, TX
Average rent prices in South Houston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 29% 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
South Houston, TX
Rent prices in South Houston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Houston is $1,019, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in South Houston run $910 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $399 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $818 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,062 | 2% | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $1,308 | 2% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $1,575 | 5% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
South Houston | $1,002 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,019 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,165 | 35% | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 19% | No Change | |
Rooms | $702 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$399
1 bedroom
Average rent
$818
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,062
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,308
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
5%
South Houston
Average rent
$1,002
Apartments
Average rent
$1,019
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,165
Last 30 days
35%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
19%
Rooms
Average rent
$702
The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 South Houston, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South Houston and Alvin by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Houston
45%lower than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Houston, TX is 10% higher than the median rent in Alvin, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$967
5%$1,484
12%$1,020
10%$1,480
6%$2,010
9%$1,460
7%$2,490
150%$1,650
14%$1,599
2%$1,589
8%$1,435
4%$1,860
Discover rentals in South Houston, TX
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Houston
Theta St #4359, South Houston, TX 77034
2 beds
1 bath
$1,019
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Houston
Theta St #4360, South Houston, TX 77034
2 beds
2 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Houston
807 S Allen Genoa Rd #3908, South Houston, TX 77587
1 bed
1 bath
$985
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Houston
807 S Allen Genoa Rd #3908, South Houston, TX 77587
1 bed
1 bath
$985
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Houston
Theta St #4360, South Houston, TX 77034
2 beds
2 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Houston
Theta St #4359, South Houston, TX 77034
2 beds
1 bath
$1,019
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Houston
807 S Allen Genoa Rd #3908, South Houston, TX 77587
1 bed
1 bath
$985
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Houston
Theta St #4359, South Houston, TX 77034
2 beds
1 bath
$1,019
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Houston
Theta St #4360, South Houston, TX 77034
2 beds
2 baths
$1,099
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Houston, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the South Houston rental market.
How much is rent in South Houston?
The average rent in South Houston is $1,059 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Houston?
Average rent prices in South Houston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.
How does South Houston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Houston is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $871 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Houston?
To comfortably afford rent in South Houston, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in South Houston?
Based on our current listings, 57% of South Houston apartments welcome pets, which works out to about 4 pet-friendly units each month across the city's average inventory of 7 listings.
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).