What is the average apartment size in The Museum District, Houston, TX?

The average size for a The Museum District, Houston, TX apartment is 1,111 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in The Museum District?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in The Museum District is $2,383 per month, a 3.18% decrease from last years average of $2,462.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in The Museum District?

In The Museum District, studios rent for $1,414 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,966 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,025 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,914 per month

What is the average apartment size in The Museum District?

The typical apartment in The Museum District offers about 1,111 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in The Museum District?

Studio apartments in The Museum District average 650 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 878 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,441 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,598 sq. ft.

The Museum District, Houston, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in The Museum District?

The typical rent budget in The Museum District ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 32% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in The Museum District?

In The Museum District, 59% of households rent while 41% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 14, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in The Museum District is $2,383, a 3.18% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,462.

Studio Apartments at $1,414 offer the most budget-friendly option with 650 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 878 square feet for $1,966, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,025 offer 1,441 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,598 sq ft) for $2,914, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in The Museum District, Houston, TX

Last updated: April 14, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,383	1,111 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,414	650 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,966	878 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,025	1,441 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,914	1,598 sq. ft.

The Museum District, Houston, TX rent trends

Rental prices in The Museum District, Houston, TX have decreased by 3.18% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,462 to $2,383.

What's the typical rent budget in The Museum District, Houston, TX?

The largest share of rentals in The Museum District, Houston, TX (32%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in The Museum District, Houston, TX?

1,792 or 59% of the households in The Museum District, Houston, TX are renter-occupied while 1,247 or 41% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in The Museum District?

Golfcrest - Bellfort - Reveille $910/month

Cranbrook Downs $918/month

Hambledon $945/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,346/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in The Museum District?

Neartown - Montrose $2,276/month

The Museum District $2,383/month

University Place $3,388/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Houston, TX By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
University Place	$3,388
The Museum District	$2,383
Neartown - Montrose	$2,276
Downtown Houston	$2,276
Greater Fifth Ward	$2,195
Afton Oaks - River Oaks	$2,192
Medical Center	$2,158
Memorial	$2,099
Greater Eastwood	$1,978
Greenway - Upper Kirby	$1,923
Washington Ave - Memorial Park	$1,860
Greater Heights	$1,837
Bavaria	$1,785
Second Ward	$1,753
Fourth Ward	$1,727
Midtown Houston	$1,685
Armand Bayou	$1,677
MacGregor	$1,674
Cypress Village	$1,581
Kingslake	$1,570
Westbranch	$1,568
Vintage Lakes	$1,552
Northside Village	$1,502
Uptown Houston	$1,501
Energy Corridor	$1,491
Minnetex	$1,488
Westland East	$1,451
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove	$1,448
Summerwood	$1,448
Braeswood Place	$1,438
Copperfield	$1,433
Central Southwest Houston	$1,425
Olde Oaks	$1,421
Copper Grove	$1,399
Marwood Village	$1,396
Spring Branch West	$1,392
Harvest Bend	$1,371
Astrodome	$1,370
Glencairn	$1,365
Magnolia Park	$1,361
Cypress Forest	$1,360
Oak Hollow	$1,354
Addicks Park Ten	$1,345
Independence Heights	$1,344
Willow Pointe	$1,342
Westlake	$1,340
Houston Farms	$1,339
Fondren Gardens	$1,338
Champions	$1,308
Nassau Bay	$1,295
North Houston Gardens	$1,287
Winchester	$1,283
Eldridge - West Oaks	$1,276
South Main	$1,273
Prestonwood Forest	$1,272
Copperbrook	$1,269
Clear Lake	$1,262
Spring Branch East	$1,261
Tower Oaks	$1,258
Greater Ost - South Union	$1,256
Willowbrook	$1,255
Sunnyside	$1,251
Jefferson Forest	$1,247
Tidwell Lakes	$1,231
Northchase Park	$1,223
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks	$1,208
Windermere Lakes	$1,200
South Acres - Crestmont Park	$1,191
Willow Meadows - Willowbend	$1,186
Spring Branch Central	$1,180
Spring Shadows	$1,179
Mid West Houston	$1,177
Briarforest	$1,177
Gulfgate Riverview - Pine Valley	$1,167
Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing	$1,164
Woodedge Village	$1,162
Westchase	$1,162
Fairgreen	$1,156
Acres Home	$1,145
South Belt - Ellington	$1,142
Northwest Park	$1,141
Fountain View	$1,139
Taylor Acres	$1,136
Inverness Estates	$1,124
Timber Meadow	$1,121
Bridgewater Landing	$1,117
Villas at Northpark	$1,114
Langwood	$1,114
East Houston	$1,112
Westfield Landing	$1,110
Beechnut	$1,110
Meyerland	$1,101
Ponderosa Forest	$1,096
Alief	$1,094
Colony Parkway	$1,081
Meadowbrook - Allendale	$1,079
Northside - Northline	$1,062
Greater Hobby Area	$1,061
Eastex - Jensen	$1,060
Gulfton	$1,047
Westbury	$1,042
Woodforest	$1,034
Greater Fondren Southwest	$1,033
Chinatown	$1,032
East Little York - Homestead	$1,031
Edgebrook	$1,029
Sharpstown	$1,027
Silverglen West	$1,026
Lawndale - Wayside	$1,023
Greater Greenspoint	$1,001
Park Place	$997
Northshore	$993
Westwood	$987
Greater Inwood	$981
Braeburn	$969
Woodglen Village	$966
Inverness Forest	$953
Kashmere Gardens	$952
Pecan Park	$947
Hambledon	$945
Cranbrook Downs	$918
Golfcrest - Bellfort - Reveille	$910

Houston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in The Museum District is 108% higher than in Acres Home

$2,383

The Museum District rent is the same as Houston average

Average Rent $2,383

$1,145

Acres Home rent is 52% lower than Houston average

Average Rent $1,145

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all The Museum District apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.