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    1301 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77006
    19 Units available
    STUDIO $1,584+
    1 BED $1,693+
    2 BEDS $2,722+
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    5/5 Anonymous on Sep 1, 2024

    Loving the community here. Management is on top of any requests for maintainence and very friendly.

    5/5 Jennifer Y. on Jul 22, 2024

    Moved to the Muse just after Hurricane Beryl. The staff was amazing and made sure the move went smoothly even though they were working on getting their system back online. My apartment was clean and is plenty big. So far, it has been great living here!

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    3 Hermann Museum Circle, Houston, TX 77004
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    1 BED $1,583+
    2 BEDS $2,155+
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    4 Chelsea Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
    1 BED $1,899+
    2 BEDS $2,653+
    3 BEDS $3,781+
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    1615 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004
    1 BED $1,848+
    2 BEDS $2,491+
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    3 Hermann Museum Circle, Houston, TX 77004
    STUDIO $1,344+
    1 BED $1,425
    2 BEDS $2,156+
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    1301 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77006
    STUDIO $1,584+
    1 BED $1,693+
    2 BEDS $2,722+
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    3 Hermann Museum Cir Dr, Houston, TX 77004
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    1 BED $1,375
    2 BEDS $1,720
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    5353 Dora Street, Houston, TX 77005
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    1277 Barkdull St, Houston, TX 77006
    3 BEDS $4,125
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    5353 Dora Street, Houston, TX 77005
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    4309 Greeley Street, Houston, TX 77006
    STUDIO $2,750
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    510 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006
    1 BED $1,395+
    2 BEDS $1,905+
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    1211 Miramar Street, Houston, TX 77006
    2 BEDS $2,250
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    5927 Almeda Road, Houston, TX 77004
    1 BED $1,843+
    2 BEDS $2,837+
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    3804 Brandt St., Houston, TX 77006
    STUDIO $625
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    717 West Alabama St., Houston, TX 77006
    STUDIO $875
    1 BED $1,165
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    2304 Wheeler, Houston, TX 77004
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    220 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77006
    STUDIO $950
    1 BED $1,150
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    230 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77006
    STUDIO $1,199+
    1 BED $1,599
    2 BEDS $1,899
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    805-809 Marshall St., Houston, TX 77006
    STUDIO $800
    1 BED $800
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    2606 Southmore, Houston, TX 77004
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    605 Berry Street, Houston, TX 77022
    1 BED $712
    2 BEDS $848
    3 BEDS $1,136
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    811 Lovett Blvd. #30, Houston, TX 77006
    2 BEDS $2,400
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    3010 Chenevert St, Houston, TX 77004
    3 BEDS $8,000
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    1964 Dryden Rd., Houston, TX 77030
    1 BED $950
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Average rent in The Museum District, Houston, TX

$2,471/mo The Museum District, Houston, TX average rental price, May 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in The Museum District, Houston, TX is around $2,471.

    The Museum District, Houston, TX apartment rent ranges

    A share of 7% of apartments in The Museum District, Houston, TX have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 10% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 29% of The Museum District's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 33% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 21% of apartment rentals in Houston are in the > $3,000 range.

    The Museum District, Houston, TX rent trends

    Getting around in The Museum District, TX

    78 /100
    Very Walkable
    65 /100
    Good Transit
    79 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 78, Transit Score®: 65, Bike Score®: 79

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in The Museum District, Houston, TX last updated?

    Prices and availability in The Museum District, Houston, TX were last updated on 11 Jun 2025.

    What are the best apartments in The Museum District, Houston, TX?

    The best apartments in The Museum District, Houston, TX are: The Circle at Hermann Park - Esplanade, The Carter, The Plaza Museum District, The Circle at Hermann Park - Amalfi and The Circle at Hermann Park.

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

    The average rent in The Museum District, Houston, TX is $2,109.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in The Museum District, Houston, TX?

    The price range for a studio apartment in The Museum District, Houston, TX is between $1,375 and $11,316.

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

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in The Museum District, Houston, TX is between $1,375 and $5,094.

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

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in The Museum District, Houston, TX is between $2,155 and $6,151.

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

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in The Museum District, Houston, TX is between $3,040 and $11,316.

    What type of rental buildings are in The Museum District, Houston, TX?

    In The Museum District 59% of the housing is rented out compared to 41% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 43% of The Museum District’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 45% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 11% are single-family rentals.

    Living in The Museum District, Houston, TX

    Located three miles southwest of downtown Houston, the Museum District is bordered by I-69 to the north, Highway 288 to the east, Hermann Park to the south and Main Street to the west. Renting in the Museum District offers a quiet and secluded feel that's more peaceful and prestigious than the other surrounding neighborhoods. As a result, the Museum District attracts renters who are art enthusiasts or independent professionals commuting to downtown Houston.

    The Houston Independent School District proudly provides renters in the Museum District with Poe Elementary School, MacGregor Elementary School, Gregory-Lincoln Middle School, Lamar High School and Yates High School. Rentals in the Museum District are also close to Texas Children's Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

    Renting in The Museum District, Houston, TX

    Renters in the Museum District are within walking distance of terrific parks, restaurants, winetasting, live theater performances, the nearby Rice University and, of course, museums. Here, well-maintained sidewalks and jogging trails keep renters easily connected with all that the neighborhood has to offer. Specifically, there are studio, one-, two and three-bedroom apartments for rent in the Museum District, and many of the apartment rentals are in modern mid- and high-rise complexes with fitness centers, swimming pools and on-site parking. There are even some historic houses and townhouses for rent that have been renovated, including bungalows with 1920s architecture. Or, there are also more modern, single-family houses for rent featuring traditional and contemporary architecture. The single-family houses for rent in the Museum District have two to three bedrooms, on average.

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    The Museum District, Houston, TX demographics

    • 6,249Total Population
    • 3,026 Female
      3,222 Male
    • 33Median Age

    In total, The Museum District, Houston, TX has 6,249 residents, 3,026 women and 3,222 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of The Museum District’s population is 33.

    Amenities in The Museum District, Houston, TX

    There are more than a dozen museums to explore when renting in the Museum District. For instance, renters have free museums, such as the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, Lawndale Art Center, The Jung Center and Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Other popular exhibits are found at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts and Children's Museum of Houston. There's even a golf course and the Houston Zoo in Hermann Park - which also has trails, a birdwatching island and boat rides on McGovern Lake - as well as free shows at the historic Miller Outdoor Theatre. Otherwise, the Judson Robinson Junior Community Center offers renters a full gym, workout equipment, racquetball, basketball and more. Lastly, rentals in the Museum District are near the Hirsch Library; Laurie and Milton Boniuk Library; and Parent Resource Library.

    The Museum District, Houston, TX households

    • 1,159 Family
      1,810 Non-family
    • 435 Children
      2,534 No Children
    • 2,969Total Number of Households
    • 1.09Average People Per Household
    • $102,003Median Household Income

    There is a total of 2,969 households in The Museum District, Houston, TX. Of these, 435 have children and 2,534 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,159 family households and 1,810 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in The Museum District is 1.09 people, on average. The median household annual income in The Museum District equals $102,003, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,886.

    Transportation in The Museum District, Houston, TX

    Public transportation is provided to renters by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO). The METRORail takes renters to almost all of the museums in the neighborhood. More precisely, there are three METRORail stations when renting in The Museum District: The METRO station at Hermann Park brings renters to the Houston Museum of Natural Science first; the Museum District station on Ewing Street and Binz Street takes renters to the Museum of Fine Arts first; and the station on Main Street and Wheeler Avenue takes renters to the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Alternatively, there are also bike rentals at various B-cycle stations throughout the neighborhood. Finally, the closest major airport when renting in the Museum District is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (22 miles north).

    The Museum District, Houston, TX education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in The Museum District, Houston, TX have no high school education, 15% went to high-school, and 19% have partially completed college. Moreover, 4% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 31% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 30% hold a Graduate Degree.

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