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Rental Market Trends in South Houston, TX

What is the average rent in South Houston, TX?

$990/month

Average Rent

637 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in South Houston, TX is $990 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in South Houston more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South Houston, you can expect to pay about $833 per month for a studio, $990 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,181 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,495 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$833/month
375 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$990/month
637 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,181/month
896 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,495/month
1,150 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,203/month
2,088 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in South Houston, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South Houston, TX
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in South Houston, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
86% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in South Houston?

Based on current rent prices, Mount Vernon is the most affordable neighborhood in South Houston.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mount Vernon
$975/month
620 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in South Houston?

Based on current rent prices, Mount Vernon is the most expensive neighborhood in South Houston.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mount Vernon
$975/month
620 Sq Ft

Which South Houston neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in South Houston with the most apartments available is Mount Vernon .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mount Vernon
$975/month
620 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Houston, TX?

Because the average rent in South Houston is $990, you’ll want to make about $3,300 per month or $39,600 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Mount Vernon

South Houston, TX

Mount Vernon

South Houston, TX

Studio
$824/month
$824/month
One Bedroom
$938/month
$938/month
Two Bedroom
$1,134/month
$1,134/month
Three Bedroom
$1,354/month
$1,354/month
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† 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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