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Houses for Rent in South Main, Houston, TX
39 Rentals Available

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    1234 W. Dallas, Houston, TX 77019
    5 Units available
    2 BEDS $700
    Amenities
    • Pets Allowed
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    Designers Lane, Houston, TX 40001
    8 Units available
    1 BED $1,000
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    Happy Street, Houston, TX 410507
    4 Units available
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    Amenities
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    8236 Kirby Dr Houston, Houston, TX 77054
    1 BED $500
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    9203 Cliffwood Drive, Houston, TX 77096
    6 BEDS $10,000
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    11824 Princess Garden Lane, Houston, TX 77047
    3 BEDS $1,500
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    5609 Mina Way, Houston, TX 77081
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    1234 W. Dallas, Houston, TX 77019
    2 BEDS $700
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    2121 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
    3 BEDS $5,000
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    1919 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002
    2 BEDS $2,000
  • 123 Main Street, Houston, TX 77019
    STUDIO $500
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    999 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008
    4 BEDS $5,000
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    Designers Lane, Houston, TX 40001
    1 BED $1,000
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  • 12430 Oxford Park Drive, Houston, TX 77082
    1 BED $555+
    2 BEDS $895+
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  • 11881 Gulf Pointe Drive, Houston, TX 77089
    1 BED $765+
    2 BEDS $945+
    3 BEDS $1,250+
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Average rent in South Main, Houston, TX

$1,354/mo South Main, Houston, TX average rental price, November 2023
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in South Main, Houston, TX is around $1,354.

South Main, Houston, TX apartment rent ranges

A share of 14% of apartments in South Main, Houston, TX have the cheapest rents between $701-$1,000. Around 3% of rentals are in the most expensive price range of > $2,000. Around 57% of South Main’s apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 26% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

South Main, Houston, TX rent trends

Getting around in South Main, TX

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

Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available in South Main, Houston, TX on RentCafe?

There are 14 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in South Main, Houston, TX were last updated on 21 Nov 2024.

What is the average size of a rental house in South Main, Houston, TX?

The average South Main, Houston, TX rental house size is 500 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a house in South Main, Houston, TX?

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

What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in South Main, Houston, TX?

Houses for rent in South Main, Houston, TX are usually located in non-central areas. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in South Main, Houston, TX.

South Main, Houston, TX demographics

  • 26,708Total Population
  • 15,384 Female
    11,324 Male
  • 31.4Median Age

In total, South Main, Houston, TX has 26,708 residents, 15,384 women and 11,324 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of South Main’s population is 31.4.

South Main, Houston, TX households

  • 4,003 Family
    11,998 Non-family
  • 1,738 Children
    14,263 No Children
  • 16,001Total Number of Households
  • 1.65Average People Per Household
  • $56,447Median Household Income

There is a total of 16,001 households in South Main, Houston, TX. Of these, 1,738 have children and 14,263 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 4,003 family households and 11,998 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in South Main is 1.65 people, on average. The median household annual income in South Main equals $56,447, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,375.

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, 13% went to high-school, and 18% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 31% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 28% hold a Graduate Degree.

Renting a house in South Main, Houston, TX

Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 13 properties listed in South Main, Houston, TX to choose from, with prices ranging from $500 to $10,000. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

Renting a house with children

There are 39 properties in South Main, Houston, TX listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $500 to $10,000. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in South Main, Houston, TX and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 39 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

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