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Apartments for Rent in South Main, Houston, TX

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South Main, Houston, TX rent trends

Rental prices in South Main, Houston, TX have decreased by 2.27% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,309 to $1,280.

Average rent in South Main, Houston, TX

$1,280/mo South Main, Houston, TX average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in South Main, Houston, TX is around $1,280.

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

    A share of 20% of apartments in South Main, Houston, TX have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 1% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 61% of South Main's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 18% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in South Main, Houston, TX (61%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in South Main, TX

    42 /100
    Car-Dependent
    39 /100
    Some Transit
    40 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 42, Transit Score®: 39, Bike Score®: 40

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Prices and availability in South Main, Houston, TX were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in South Main, Houston, TX?

    The best apartments in South Main, Houston, TX are: Fountains at Almeda, 10738 Clearview Villa Place Houston, TX 77025, Aspire at 610, 10303 Harmon Smith Drive and 8415 Hearth Dr, Unit 25.

    What is the average rent in South Main, Houston, TX?

    The average rent in South Main, Houston, TX is $1,336.

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

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Main, Houston, TX is between $800 and $2,283.

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

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Main, Houston, TX is between $750 and $3,260.

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

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in South Main, Houston, TX is between $1,935 and $3,950.

    What type of rental buildings are in South Main, Houston, TX?

    In South Main, 89% of the residents are renting compared to 11% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 39% of South Main’s rentals, 56% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

    South Main, Houston, TX demographics

    • 26,696Total Population
    • 16,263 Female
      10,433 Male
    • 31Median Age

    In total, South Main, Houston, TX has 26,696 residents, 16,263 women and 10,433 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of South Main’s population is 31.

    South Main, Houston, TX households

    • 3,982 Family
      12,452 Non-family
    • 1,743 Children
      14,691 No Children
    • 16,434Total Number of Households
    • 1Average People Per Household
    • $59,087Median Household Income

    There is a total of 16,434 households in South Main, Houston, TX. Of these, 1,743 have children and 14,691 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 3,982 family households and 12,452 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in South Main is 1 people, on average. The median household annual income in South Main equals $59,087, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,401.

    South Main, Houston, TX education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in South Main, Houston, TX have no high school education, 14% went to high-school, and 16% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 32% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 29% hold a Graduate Degree.

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