Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
South Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in South Houston

$1,181/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Houston is $1,181 per month as of September 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $718 less per month.

$1.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Houston

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Houston rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in South Houston, TX

Average rent prices in South Houston have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $985, whereas a house costs $1,925. 1-bedroom apartments in South Houston run $985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,019.

Listings

Studio

$800

-

-

1 bedroom

$827

No Change

15%

2 bedroom

$980

3%

40%

3 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$2,000

5%

68%

Studio

Average rent

$800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$827

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$980

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

40%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

68%

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

Median rent price$1,181
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$979
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Houston, TX is 21% higher than the median rent in Alvin, TX.

Discover rentals in South Houston, TX

Theta St #4359 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Houston

2 beds

1 bath

$1,019

Theta St #4360 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Houston

2 beds

2 baths

$1,099

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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 $1,181 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Houston?

Average rent prices in South Houston have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does South Houston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Houston is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $718 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 $47,000/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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