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Apartments for Rent in Central Houston, Houston, TX

2,157 Rentals Available
Apartments for Rent in Central Houston, Houston, TX. 2,157 Rentals Available
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table in front of windows
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    1215 Sawyer Street, Houston, TX 77007
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  • a kitchen and living room with a large window and a table with chairs
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    2220 Westcreek Lane, Houston, TX 77027
    1 BED $3,040+
    2 BEDS $3,780+
    3 BEDS $5,680+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a window
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    299 West Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
    1 BED $1,595+
    2 BEDS $2,189+
  • a living room with couches and a fireplace
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    3515 West Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77019
    STUDIO $1,665+
    1 BED $1,930+
    2 BEDS $3,395+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    525 W. 24Th Street, Houston, TX 77008
    1 BED $1,586+
    2 BEDS $2,304+
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  • a small living room with a couch and a table
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    3805 West Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77027
    1 BED $1,514
    2 BEDS $1,595
  • a living room with a couch and a view of a city
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    3131 Memorial Court, Houston, TX 77007
    1 BED $1,660+
    2 BEDS $2,054+
  • a living room with a couch and a bar
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    3623 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77027
    1 BED $1,478+
    2 BEDS $2,119+
    3 BEDS $2,734+
  • a swimming pool in front of an apartment building
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    919 Gillette, Houston, TX 77019
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  • a living room with a blue couch and a ceiling fan
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    1810 Main St., Houston, TX 77002
    STUDIO $1,725+
    1 BED $1,570+
    2 BEDS $2,650+
  • a living room with a table and chairs and a bar
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    3 Hermann Museum Circle, Houston, TX 77004
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    1 BED $1,299
    2 BEDS $1,699
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    655 Yale Street, Houston, TX 77007
    STUDIO $1,713+
    1 BED $1,953+
    2 BEDS $2,898+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
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    220 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77006
    STUDIO $899+
    1 BED $1,075+
  • a living room with a desk and chairs and a couch
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    3433 West Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77019
    STUDIO $1,085+
    1 BED $1,170+
    2 BEDS $1,370+
  • a swimming pool in the middle of an apartment building
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    1660 West T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston, TX 77008
    1 BED $799+
    2 BEDS $1,047+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a kitchen with a breakfast bar
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    777 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77002
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    1 BED $2,100+
    2 BEDS $3,500+
  • a kitchen and living room with a green couch
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    825 Usener St, Houston, TX 77009
    1 BED $1,619+
    2 BEDS $2,288+
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    5454 Newcastle Dr, Houston, TX 77081
    1 BED $1,140+
    2 BEDS $1,479+
  • a large living room with a couch and a fireplace
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    10 Oak Court, Houston, TX 77006
    1 BED $1,360+
    2 BEDS $1,731+
  • a living room with a white couch and a coffee table
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    2724 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77098
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    1 BED $1,700+
    2 BEDS $2,405+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    4100 Greenbriar Drive, Houston, TX 77098
    STUDIO $1,325+
    1 BED $1,425+
    2 BEDS $2,125+
  • a living room with a green couch and a television
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    7655 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007
    1 BED $1,487+
    2 BEDS $2,315+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    3000 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77005
    1 BED $1,523
    2 BEDS $1,977
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a television
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    1317 Post Oak Park Drive, Houston, TX 77027
    STUDIO $1,612+
    1 BED $1,852+
    2 BEDS $2,750+
  • a living room with a couch a table and a television
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    8181 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77054
    STUDIO $1,049+
    1 BED $1,201+
    2 BEDS $1,343+
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Central Houston, Houston, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Central Houston, Houston, TX have decreased by 1.61% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,923 to $1,892.

Check out the average rent in Houston.

The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in Central Houston, Houston, TX is $1,892.

Average rent in Central Houston, Houston, TX

$1,892/mo Central Houston, Houston, TX average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Central Houston, Houston, TX is around $1,892.

    What's the typical rent budget in Central Houston, Houston, TX?

    A share of 4% of apartments in Central Houston, Houston, TX have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 16% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 28% of Central Houston's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 37% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 7% of apartment rentals in Houston are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 7% of apartment rentals in Houston are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Central Houston, Houston, TX (37%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Central Houston, TX

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    48 /100
    Some Transit
    62 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 90, Transit Score®: 48, Bike Score®: 62

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Central Houston, Houston, TX last updated?

    Prices and availability in Central Houston, Houston, TX were last updated on 26 Feb 2026.

    What are the best apartments in Central Houston, Houston, TX?

    The best apartments in Central Houston, Houston, TX are: Bellrock Sawyer Yards, Crimson, 299 West Gray, The Sterling at Regent Square and Holden Heights.

    What is the average rent in Central Houston, Houston, TX?

    The average rent in Central Houston, Houston, TX is $1,812.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Central Houston, Houston, TX?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Central Houston, Houston, TX is between $525 and $10,369.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Central Houston, Houston, TX?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Central Houston, Houston, TX is between $722 and $10,369.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Central Houston, Houston, TX?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Central Houston, Houston, TX is between $800 and $10,369.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Central Houston, Houston, TX?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Central Houston, Houston, TX is between $1,049 and $18,790.

    What type of rental buildings are in Central Houston, Houston, TX?

    In Central Houston, 58% of the residents are renting compared to 42% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 57% of Central Houston's rentals, 33% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.

    Central Houston, Houston, TX demographics

    • 296,164Total Population
    • 143,691 Female
      152,473 Male
    • 35Median Age

    In total, Central Houston, Houston, TX has 296,164 residents, 143,691 women and 152,473 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Central Houston’s population is 35.

    Central Houston, Houston, TX households

    • 61,495 Family
      86,532 Non-family
    • 23,935 Children
      124,093 No Children
    • 148,028Total Number of Households
    • 1.32Average People Per Household
    • $102,003Median Household Income

    There is a total of 148,028 households in Central Houston, Houston, TX. Of these, 23,935 have children and 124,093 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 61,495 family households and 86,532 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Central Houston is 1.32 people, on average. The median household annual income in Central Houston equals $102,003, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,870.

    Central Houston, Houston, TX education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Central Houston, Houston, TX have no high school education, 14% went to high-school, and 13% have partially completed college. Moreover, 4% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 36% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 32% hold a Graduate Degree.

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