The Rice
909 Texas Ave,
Houston, TX 77002
$1,248 - $3,127 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
Market Square Houston, TX
This lively urban community in Houston’s historic First Ward offers amenities galore
Bustling
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Entertainment
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Historic
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Market Square is $1,454 for a studio, $2,434 for one bedroom, $3,906 for two bedrooms, and $7,625 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Market Square has decreased by -6.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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561 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,454/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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996 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,434/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,602 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,906/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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2,456 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$7,625/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Market Square - Houston, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Market Square - Houston, TX, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Market Square - Houston, TX provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Market Square - Houston, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
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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Nearby Neighborhood Guides
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- East End Houston Neighborhood Guide
- Southwest Houston Neighborhood Guide
- Lake Houston Area Neighborhood Guide
- Theater District Neighborhood Guide
- Warehouse District Neighborhood Guide
- Skyline District Neighborhood Guide
- Discovery Green Neighborhood Guide
- Sixth Ward Neighborhood Guide
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.