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Houses for Rent in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

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Houses for Rent in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX. 25 Rentals Available
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Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX have decreased by 0.8% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,427 to $1,416.

Average rent in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

$1,416/mo Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is around $1,416.

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

    A share of 3% of apartments in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 4% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 63% of Central Southwest Houston's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 29% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX (63%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Central Southwest Houston, TX

    68 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    44 /100
    Some Transit
    42 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 68, Transit Score®: 44, Bike Score®: 42

    Frequently asked questions

    How many houses are available in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX on RentCafe?

    There are 4 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX were last updated on 27 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a rental house in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

    The average Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX rental house size is 1,696 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

    Renting a house in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

    Houses for rent in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX are usually located in non-central areas.

    Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX demographics

    • 95,265Total Population
    • 48,929 Female
      46,336 Male
    • 34Median Age

    In total, Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX has 95,265 residents, 48,929 women and 46,336 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Central Southwest Houston’s population is 34.

    Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX households

    • 22,146 Family
      9,178 Non-family
    • 11,897 Children
      19,427 No Children
    • 31,325Total Number of Households
    • 2.72Average People Per Household
    • $63,739Median Household Income

    There is a total of 31,325 households in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX. Of these, 11,897 have children and 19,427 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 22,146 family households and 9,178 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Central Southwest Houston is 2.72 people, on average. The median household annual income in Central Southwest Houston equals $63,739, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,249.

    Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 12% of the population in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX have no high school education, 42% went to high-school, and 23% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 12% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 6% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 25 apartment rental properties in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX with prices ranging from $1,350 to $6,000. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $6,000, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 25 houses for rent in Central Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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