Average Rent in East Houston, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical East Houston, Houston, TX Rents

East Houston rentals average $850 for a 1-bedroom rental to $1,915 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,750, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,600 (-44.44%) year-over-year from $3,600 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $484 (-36.29%) year-over-year from $1,334 to $850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $130 (-10.57%) year-over-year from $1,230 to $1,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $164 (10.06%) year-over-year from $1,633 to $1,798. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $306 (19.01%) year-over-year from $1,609 to $1,915. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.29% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.38% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.73% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$19.43	$850	$1,334 (-36.29%)	$850 (0.00%)
2 BR	$18.36	$1,100	$1,230 (-10.57%)	$1,021 (7.70%)
3 BR	$14.30	$1,798	$1,633 (10.06%)	$1,487 (20.91%)
4+ BR	$14.46	$1,915	$1,609 (19.01%)	$1,244 (53.94%)

Historical Rents in East Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near East Houston

There are a total of 30 cities nearby East Houston. The average rent in East Houston is currently $1,985 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,210, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Houston, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare East Houston, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 49.26% more affordable. Two bedrooms in East Houston, Houston, TX are about 22.07% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.27% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 30 total cities near East Houston, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$799	$962	$1,334	$1,210
Pasadena, TX	$828	$900	$1,250	$1,675
Baytown, TX	$700	$945	$1,250	$1,800
Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,620	$2,048	$1,815
Houston, TX	$1,090	$1,300	$1,619	$1,857
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,099	$1,363	$1,970
Friendswood, TX	$1,900	$1,495	$1,900	$2,150
Fresno, TX	$900	N/A	N/A	$2,199
Atascocita, TX	$7,500	$1,241	$1,554	$2,350
Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,340	$1,670	$2,450

Top Neighborhoods Near East Houston

There are a total of 64 neighborhoods in or near East Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Humble, and Greater Hobby Area. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 64 total neighborhoods in or near East Houston, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near East Houston, Houston, TX is currently around $1,952 per month. A total of 18 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,952. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Houston's average rent, which is only $1,750. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Houston, Willowbrook has the most affordable average rent at $1,089 per month. Whereas, at $3,625 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Houston. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$645	$973	$1,350	$1,200
Humble, TX	$799	$962	$1,334	$1,210
Greater Hobby Area, Houston, TX	N/A	$975	$1,200	$1,300
Astrodome, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,200	$1,478	$1,400
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,005	$1,195	$1,500
Greater Inwood, Houston, TX	$1,000	$850	$1,050	$1,595
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$925	$1,050	$1,800	$1,600
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$1,700	$900	$1,163	$1,650
East Little York, Houston, TX	$8,000	N/A	$740	$1,788
Settagast, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,250	$1,800
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,300	$1,800
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,242	$1,518	$2,159	$1,860
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,125	$1,350	$2,350	$1,900
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,685	$1,815	$2,805	$1,935
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,175	$1,995
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,000	$1,000	$1,600	$2,000
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,500	$2,150	$2,018
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$950	$1,273	$2,150
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$2,095	$1,050	$1,300	$2,200
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	$1,111	$1,273	$1,850	$2,250
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,150	$1,000	$1,500	$2,300
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,382	$2,000	$2,400
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$850	$2,095	$2,400
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,095	$1,650	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,850	$1,700	$2,378	$2,406
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$899	$1,694	$2,450	$2,438
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,416	$1,650	$2,475
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,884	$1,200	$2,050	$2,500
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,425	$1,902	$2,700
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,395	$2,200	$2,793

Top Counties Near East Houston

There are a total of 28 counties located by East Houston, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Northeast Harris, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,950. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,550, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by East Houston, Houston, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Houston, Houston, TX is 40.68% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Houston, Houston, TX is 29.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$828	$899	$1,250	$1,600
Baytown, TX	$700	$945	$1,273	$1,725
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$940	$1,325	$1,850
Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,299	$1,608	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,675	$2,100
Northwest Harris, TX	$2,150	$1,089	$1,500	$2,150
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,000	$1,290	$1,850	$2,200
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$2,450	$1,600	$1,968	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	$4,000	$1,505	$1,845	$2,300
Mont Belvieu, TX	$12,350	$1,200	$1,523	$2,425

Top Zipcodes Near East Houston

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near East Houston, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,956. A total of 14 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77015, Houston, TX at $995 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,025 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $940. That's at least $13 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Houston, Houston, TX is $1,179 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,550 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in East Houston, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77078, Houston, TX	N/A	$850	$1,100	$1,650
77028, Houston, TX	N/A	$825	$1,225	$1,800
77016, Houston, TX	$8,000	$975	$1,110	$1,770
77044, Houston, TX	$1,511	$1,325	$1,890	$1,840
77026, Houston, TX	$1,100	$858	$1,050	$1,485
77020, Houston, TX	$1,100	$973	$1,200	$2,200
77015, Houston, TX	$550	$799	$995	$995
77049, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,330	$1,760	$1,695
77009, Houston, TX	$980	$1,273	$1,875	$2,100
77011, Houston, TX	$775	$1,038	$1,475	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions - East Houston Average Rents

What is the average rent price in East Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for East Houston, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,750. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do East Houston, Houston, TX rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in East Houston, Houston, TX.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in East Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $850 and an average price per square feet of $19.43. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Houston.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in East Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $18.36. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Houston.

How have rent prices in East Houston, Houston, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in East Houston, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.44%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.36%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in East Houston, Houston, TX?

A reasonable rent price in East Houston, Houston, TX is around $1,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.