Midtown Houston

Houston, TX

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Midtown Houston - Houston, TX

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Houston’s party central delivers far more than just epic nightlife

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Known for years as the nightlife capital of Houston, Midtown has diversified its attractions and caters to far more than just night owls. The restaurant selection is unbeatable, with everything from bohemian coffeehouses to trendy brunch spots to world-class dinner destinations representing every corner of the globe.

The local arts scene is anchored by the renowned Ensemble Theatre, whose repertoire brings live comedies, dramas, and musicals to packed houses; the Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston is a more recent development that combines visual and performing arts in a single facility. Lovely public parks offer opportunities for low-key leisure time, and the sports arenas of Downtown are only a few blocks away. Catch the Red Line along Main Street for quick access to anywhere in the city, hassle-free.

Of course, the nightlife is still a major draw for the neighborhood – with a bar scene incorporating trendy clubs, music venues, martini bars, corner taverns, and the legendary karaoke joints along Milam Street, Midtown Houston is definitely a great location for folks who like to work hard and play hard.

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Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Midtown Houston is $1,274 for a studio, $1,585 for one bedroom, $2,218 for two bedrooms, and $3,207 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Midtown Houston has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 568 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,274/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 767 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,585/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,223 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,218/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,931 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,207/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

90

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

75

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

73

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of Midtown Houston - Houston, TX

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Current Resident

7 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

Midtown is within walking distance to so many things. The livability is great, there is a very diverse population and the neighborhood are becoming the place to live near downtown.

Niche User

9 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

Stores in this area suit the needs of the people living here. There are a wide variety to meet all income levels.

Niche User

9 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

The main issue with the weather here is that the summers are very hot and humid. Houston also can experience thunder storms accompanied by flooding. On rare occasions the area is affected by hurricanes.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Discovery Green
  • Houston Museum of Natural Science
  • Children's Museum of Houston
  • Cockrell Butterfly Center
  • Buffalo Bayou Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • William P Hobby
  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.