Average Rent in East Houston, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical East Houston, Houston, TX Rents

East Houston rentals average $1,900 for a studio rental to $1,858 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,650, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $100 (-5.00%) year-over-year from $2,000 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $44 (-3.66%) year-over-year from $1,194 to $1,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $456 (-29.78%) year-over-year from $1,531 to $1,075. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $34 (2.11%) year-over-year from $1,616 to $1,650. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $66 (3.67%) year-over-year from $1,792 to $1,858. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.98% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,900	$2,000 (-5.00%)	$1,703 (11.54%)
2 BR	$12.81	$1,075	$1,531 (-29.78%)	$982 (9.47%)
3 BR	$15.45	$1,650	$1,616 (2.11%)	$1,517 (8.79%)
4+ BR	$13.04	$1,858	$1,792 (3.67%)	$1,344 (38.21%)

Historical Rents in East Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near East Houston

There are a total of 34 cities nearby East Houston. The average rent in East Houston is currently $1,890 per month. A total of 11 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,009, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Houston, Houston, TX is Sienna Plantation, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare East Houston, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in East Houston, Houston, TX is 52.91% more expensive than other cities nearby. Two bedrooms in East Houston, Houston, TX are about 34.19% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.18% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 34 total cities near East Houston, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$845	$994	$1,239	$1,224
Webster, TX	N/A	$1,155	$1,448	$1,400
Pasadena, TX	$860	$960	$1,200	$1,533
Baytown, TX	$700	$965	$1,290	$1,645
Houston, TX	$1,351	$1,200	$1,500	$1,750
La Porte, TX	N/A	$1,049	$1,342	$1,850
Channelview, TX	$3,000	$825	$1,300	$1,880
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,131	$1,325	$1,950
Atascocita, TX	$1,405	$1,281	$1,600	$2,100
Pearland, TX	$1,350	$1,270	$1,606	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near East Houston

There are a total of 78 neighborhoods in or near East Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Greater Greenspoint, Magnolia Park, and Northshore. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 78 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 $1,809 per month. A total of 30 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Houston's average rent, which is only $1,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Houston, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $970 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 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
Greater Greenspoint, Houston, TX	$714	$806	$1,040	$1,000
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$895	$888	$1,350	$1,100
Northshore, Houston, TX	$695	$833	$1,019	$1,200
Humble, TX	$845	$994	$1,239	$1,224
Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, TX	N/A	$975	$1,350	$1,337
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$949	$1,013	$1,550	$1,350
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	$1,775	$1,005	$1,195	$1,395
Eastex - Jensen, Houston, TX	$2,300	$825	$1,238	$1,500
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$1,748	$1,275	$1,200	$1,650
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$875	$1,260	$1,695
East Little York, Houston, TX	$1,200	$925	$1,050	$1,768
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$849	$1,006	$1,536	$1,790
MacGregor, Houston, TX	$1,395	$1,111	$1,500	$1,821
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,390	$1,578	$2,073	$1,842
Settagast, Houston, TX	$3,500	N/A	N/A	$1,850
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,200	$1,118	$1,150	$1,895
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,395	$2,300	$1,933
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,075	$1,225	$2,000
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,359	$1,756	$2,397	$2,075
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,185	$1,448	$2,100
Lake Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,005	$1,538	$2,100
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,730	$1,195	$1,750	$2,125
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,467	$1,295	$2,200	$2,150
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,465	$1,674	$2,150
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,020	$1,200	$1,400	$2,200
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$999	$1,233	$2,250
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$915	$975	$1,724	$2,250
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,520	$1,640	$2,350	$2,452
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,711	$2,860	$2,522
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$2,259	$3,099	$2,600

Top Counties Near East Houston

There are a total of 32 counties located by East Houston, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,825. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,050. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by East Houston, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in East Houston, Houston, TX is 37.78% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Houston, Houston, TX is 23.51% 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	$860	$955	$1,180	$1,500
Baytown, TX	$700	$950	$1,250	$1,550
Houston, TX	$1,374	$1,200	$1,500	$1,800
Northeast Harris, TX	$5,000	$1,025	$1,263	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$980	$1,343	$1,900
Northwest Harris, TX	$975	$1,090	$1,430	$2,000
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,517	$1,165	$1,495	$2,057
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,099	$1,124	$1,448	$2,200
Sugar Land, TX	$1,127	$1,244	$1,665	$2,275
Mont Belvieu, TX	$12,000	$1,200	$1,478	$2,300

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 $1,883. A total of 13 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 $1,094 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,730 per month is 77380, The Woodlands, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,338. That's at least $24 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 $1,175 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,510 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	$1,200	$982	$1,632
77028, Houston, TX	$1,900	N/A	$1,250	$1,750
77016, Houston, TX	$1,950	$1,000	$1,163	$1,650
77044, Houston, TX	$1,500	$1,174	$1,437	$1,845
77026, Houston, TX	$500	$800	$1,000	$1,538
77020, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,100	$1,250	$2,000
77015, Houston, TX	$698	$869	$1,077	$1,094
77049, Houston, TX	$949	$1,375	$1,473	$1,750
77009, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,199	$1,871	$1,883
77011, Houston, TX	$775	$899	$1,400	$1,350

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 $1,650. 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 studio apartment in East Houston, Houston, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,900. There are a total of 1 studio 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 $1,075 and an average price per square feet of $12.81. There are a total of 11 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 -0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% 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 $1,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.