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 Sep / 2025, the average rent in The Museum District is $2,475 per month, a 0.27% decrease from last year’s average of $2,482.

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

In The Museum District, studios rent for $1,353 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,046 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,163 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,845 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 $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 35% 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: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in The Museum District is $2,475, a 0.27% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,482.

Studio Apartments at $1,353 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 $2,046, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,163 offer 1,441 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,598 sq ft) for $2,845, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in The Museum District, Houston, TX

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,475	1,111 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,353	650 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,046	878 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,163	1,441 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,845	1,598 sq. ft.

The Museum District, Houston, TX rent trends

Rental prices in The Museum District, Houston, TX have decreased by 0.27% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,482 to $2,475.

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

The largest share of rentals in The Museum District, Houston, TX (35%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 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?

1,752 or 59% of the households in The Museum District, Houston, TX are renter-occupied while 1,216 or 41% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in The Museum District?

Golfcrest - Bellfort - Reveille $897/month

Cranbrook Downs $945/month

Braeburn $966/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,357/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in The Museum District?

Downtown Houston $2,337/month

The Museum District $2,475/month

University Place $2,596/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	$2,596
The Museum District	$2,475
Downtown Houston	$2,337
Neartown - Montrose	$2,332
Afton Oaks - River Oaks	$2,209
Medical Center	$2,206
Greater Fifth Ward	$2,200
Memorial	$2,093
Greenway - Upper Kirby	$1,990
Second Ward	$1,932
Washington Ave - Memorial Park	$1,891
Greater Heights	$1,826
Bavaria	$1,791
Fourth Ward	$1,749
Midtown Houston	$1,739
Greater Eastwood	$1,725
Armand Bayou	$1,712
MacGregor	$1,679
Westbranch	$1,641
Kingslake	$1,620
Cypress Village	$1,570
Vintage Lakes	$1,564
Minnetex	$1,546
Energy Corridor	$1,538
Uptown Houston	$1,514
Northside Village	$1,504
Braeswood Place	$1,494
Copperfield	$1,482
Copper Grove	$1,452
Central Southwest Houston	$1,437
Westland East	$1,417
Summerwood	$1,412
Spring Branch West	$1,399
Cypress Forest	$1,395
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove	$1,387
Addicks Park Ten	$1,373
Oak Hollow	$1,372
Astrodome	$1,364
Olde Oaks	$1,360
Independence Heights	$1,358
Houston Farms	$1,349
Fondren Gardens	$1,346
Harvest Bend	$1,346
Glencairn	$1,343
Marwood Village	$1,340
Magnolia Park	$1,328
North Houston Gardens	$1,321
Winchester	$1,320
Willow Pointe	$1,312
Prestonwood Forest	$1,311
Willowbrook	$1,301
Spring Branch East	$1,290
Nassau Bay	$1,288
Eldridge - West Oaks	$1,283
Sunnyside	$1,280
South Main	$1,280
Westlake	$1,277
Tower Oaks	$1,266
Tidwell Lakes	$1,261
Copperbrook	$1,259
Greater Ost - South Union	$1,255
Northchase Park	$1,250
Champions	$1,250
Clear Lake	$1,245
Windermere Lakes	$1,240
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks	$1,232
Jefferson Forest	$1,228
Willow Meadows - Willowbend	$1,226
Mid West Houston	$1,202
Briarforest	$1,198
Spring Branch Central	$1,182
Taylor Acres	$1,182
Spring Shadows	$1,179
Gulfgate Riverview - Pine Valley	$1,177
Westchase	$1,175
Langwood	$1,168
Westfield Landing	$1,166
Bridgewater Landing	$1,162
South Acres - Crestmont Park	$1,162
South Belt - Ellington	$1,159
Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing	$1,158
Fairgreen	$1,152
East Houston	$1,148
Woodedge Village	$1,145
Northwest Park	$1,138
Timber Meadow	$1,134
Alief	$1,131
Acres Home	$1,126
Meyerland	$1,123
Inverness Estates	$1,122
Fountain View	$1,121
Beechnut	$1,113
Greater Hobby Area	$1,101
Ponderosa Forest	$1,099
Meadowbrook - Allendale	$1,097
Eastex - Jensen	$1,090
Colony Parkway	$1,085
Northside - Northline	$1,082
Villas at Northpark	$1,078
Woodforest	$1,071
Edgebrook	$1,068
Westbury	$1,064
Gulfton	$1,052
Lawndale - Wayside	$1,040
Chinatown	$1,031
Greater Fondren Southwest	$1,024
Pecan Park	$1,023
Sharpstown	$1,021
Kashmere Gardens	$1,020
Hambledon	$1,014
East Little York - Homestead	$1,006
Greater Greenspoint	$1,005
Woodglen Village	$1,003
Silverglen West	$1,000
Northshore	$999
Inverness Forest	$984
Park Place	$979
Westwood	$975
Greater Inwood	$969
Braeburn	$966
Cranbrook Downs	$945
Golfcrest - Bellfort - Reveille	$897

Houston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in The Museum District is 120% higher than in Acres Home

$2,475

The Museum District rent is the same as Houston average

Average Rent $2,475

$1,126

Acres Home rent is 54% lower than Houston average

Average Rent $1,126

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.