Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
South Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Houston
$1,019/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in South Houston is $1,019 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $881 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Houston
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Houston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Houston, TX
Average rent prices in South Houston have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $955, whereas a house costs $2,176. 1-bedroom apartments in South Houston run $812 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,065.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $399 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $803 | No Change | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $1,065 | 4% |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,354 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,838 | No Change | 22% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
South Houston | $985 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $955 | No Change | 5% | |
Condos | $1,550 | 13% | - | |
Houses | $2,176 | No Change | - | |
Rooms | $683 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$399
1 bedroom
Average rent
$803
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,065
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,354
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,838
Last year
22%
South Houston
Average rent
$985
Apartments
Average rent
$955
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,176
Rooms
Average rent
$683
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
46%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Houston, TX is 6% lower than the median rent in Alvin, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,700
8%$1,997
1%$1,465
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50%$1,650
13%$1,935
31%$1,535
17%$1,400
1%$1,255
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
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Houston
Theta St #4360, South Houston, TX 77034
2 beds
2 baths
$1,099
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.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
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.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
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Houston
Theta St #4359, South Houston, TX 77034
2 beds
1 bath
$1,019
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Houston
Theta St #4360, South Houston, TX 77034
2 beds
2 baths
$1,099
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.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
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Houston
Theta St #4359, South Houston, TX 77034
2 beds
1 bath
$1,019
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Houston
Theta St #4360, South Houston, TX 77034
2 beds
2 baths
$1,099
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.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 $1,019 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Houston?
Average rent prices in South Houston have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does South Houston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Houston is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $881 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 $41,000/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).