salaryRent is lower than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,200 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 122 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Houston?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Houston
| Size | South Houston | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $913 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,251 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,647 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,319 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Houston overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for South Houston, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Houston
Life in South Houston
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Houston?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $133 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $189,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,930 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Houston, TX?
Renting in South Houston costs a median of about $1,180 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in South Houston?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,200 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Houston cheap or expensive?
South Houston is rated OK: rent takes 24.5% of the typical household income of $57,697. It ranks 122nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Houston?
The median homeowner in South Houston pays $2,479 a year in property taxes, about 1.31% of the median home value.
Is South Houston more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in South Houston?
The median home value in South Houston is $189,300, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
16,033 people live in South Houston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.