The Rice
909 Texas Ave,
Houston, TX 77002
$1,323 - $3,079
Studio - 3 Beds
Market Square
Houston, TX
Market Square - Houston, TX
Area Guide
This lively urban community in Houston’s historic First Ward offers amenities galore
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Located inside Houston’s historic First Ward, Market Square was once the original town center. Today, it’s a highly sought after neighborhood. Adjacent to the Skyline District, business offices, luxury apartments, delicious eateries, and thrilling bars fill the area. The namesake park anchors the community and is where locals hang out, walk their dogs, or watch outdoor movies. There are special event held here throughout the year. For even more fun, walk over to the Theater District and catch a show in one of the many performing arts centers in downtown Houston. If you want to be in the mix 24/7, rent your next apartment in Market Square.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Market Square is $1,591 for a studio, $2,505 for one bedroom, $3,957 for two bedrooms, and $7,810 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Market Square has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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547 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,591/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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959 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,505/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,603 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,957/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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2,456 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$7,810/month
Average Rent
Transportation
97
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
88
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
75
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Discovery Green
- Woodland Park
- Buffalo Bayou Park
- Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Children's Museum of Houston
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- William P Hobby
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.