Rent in South Houston, TX
A 2-bedroom in South Houston, TX (ZIP 77587) typically rents for about $1,240 a month, with a range of $1,189–$1,290. Owner-occupied homes in Harris County pay about 1.62% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $868 | $675–$1,060 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $979 | $868–$1,090 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,240 | $1,189–$1,290 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,653 | $1,565–$1,740 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,182 | $2,160–$2,204 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024).
South Houston ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in South Houston, TX?
- About $1,240 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,189–$1,290. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in South Houston, TX?
- About $979 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $868–$1,090. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in South Houston, TX?
- About $1,653 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,565–$1,740. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in South Houston, TX?
- About $868 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $675–$1,060. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in South Houston, TX?
- About $2,182 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,160–$2,204. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in South Houston, TX?
- Owner-occupied homes in Harris County pay a typical 1.62% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these South Houston rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024).