Average Rent in East Houston, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical East Houston, Houston, TX Rents

East Houston rentals average $1,150 for a 1-bedroom rental to $1,798 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,700, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $800 (-28.57%) year-over-year from $2,800 to $2,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $210 (-15.47%) year-over-year from $1,360 to $1,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $43 (3.69%) year-over-year from $1,157 to $1,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (7.37%) year-over-year from $1,583 to $1,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $121 (7.22%) year-over-year from $1,674 to $1,795. 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 9.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.54% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.39% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$5.31	$1,150	$1,360 (-15.47%)	$845 (36.09%)
2 BR	$14.41	$1,200	$1,157 (3.69%)	$1,021 (17.49%)
3 BR	$14.99	$1,700	$1,583 (7.37%)	$1,487 (14.35%)
4+ BR	$13.39	$1,795	$1,674 (7.22%)	$1,218 (47.34%)

Historical Rents in East Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near East Houston

There are a total of 28 cities nearby East Houston. The average rent in East Houston is currently $2,000 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 $1,199, 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 $3,200 per month.

Let's compare East Houston, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 9.35% more affordable. Two bedrooms in East Houston, Houston, TX are about 24.73% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.96% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near East Houston, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$799	$969	$1,339	$1,199
Baytown, TX	$700	$978	$1,413	$1,700
Pasadena, TX	$850	$995	$1,295	$1,795
Houston, TX	$1,161	$1,295	$1,663	$1,856
Stafford, TX	N/A	$1,665	$2,211	$1,969
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,095	$1,388	$1,985
Fresno, TX	$900	N/A	$1,995	$2,115
Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,555	$2,165	$2,250
Atascocita, TX	$7,500	$1,187	$1,511	$2,300
Pearland, TX	$2,500	$1,275	$1,562	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near East Houston

There are a total of 66 neighborhoods in or near East Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Humble, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 66 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 $1,959 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,959. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Houston's average rent, which is only $1,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Houston, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,198 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 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	$750	$950	$1,325	$1,198
Humble, TX	$799	$969	$1,339	$1,199
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$1,024	$1,175	$1,495	$1,400
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,005	$1,195	$1,425
Gulfgate - Pine Valley, Houston, TX	$850	$1,135	$1,490	$1,465
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$900	$963	$1,650	$1,549
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,575	$1,690
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,295	$1,725
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,150	$1,300	$2,150	$1,743
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$850	$900	$1,100	$1,750
Settagast, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,250	$1,795
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$965	$1,289	$2,018	$1,800
East Little York, Houston, TX	$4,000	N/A	N/A	$1,800
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,235	$1,731	$2,362	$1,910
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,149	$1,225	$1,950
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,694	$2,025	$1,969
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,085	$1,815	$2,643	$1,973
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,125	$1,998
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,386	$1,998	$2,023
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,975	$999	$1,250	$2,050
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$995	$1,000	$1,650	$2,095
Lake Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	$900	N/A	$2,200
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,800	$2,245
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	$1,350	$1,279	$1,891	$2,258
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$1,650	$1,025	$2,000	$2,295
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,075	$1,450	$1,413	$2,300
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,742	$1,416	$1,600	$2,375
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,550	$1,775	$2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,095	$1,375	$2,050	$2,410
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,554	$1,729	$2,420	$2,550

Top Counties Near East Houston

There are a total of 30 counties located by East Houston, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,940. 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 $1,295. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,695, 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 7.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Houston, Houston, TX is 13.54% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baytown, TX	$700	$975	$1,400	$1,700
Pasadena, TX	$850	$950	$1,273	$1,750
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,290	$1,650	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$995	$1,163	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,625	$2,100
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$2,000	$1,250	$1,688	$2,200
Northwest Harris, TX	$999	$1,194	$1,507	$2,200
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$900	$1,665	$1,957	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$3,200	$1,422	$1,750	$2,350
Mont Belvieu, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,650	$2,475

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 $1,990. 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 77011, Houston, TX at $1,350 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,025 per month is 77380, The Woodlands, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $898. That's at least $18 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 $1,200 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,578 per month. Which comes out to $18 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	N/A	$920	$1,700
77028, Houston, TX	$850	$1,150	$1,200	$1,750
77016, Houston, TX	$4,000	$900	$1,100	$1,799
77044, Houston, TX	$9,000	$1,875	$1,500	$1,910
77026, Houston, TX	$1,000	$838	$1,000	$1,500
77020, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,100	$1,412	$2,000
77015, Houston, TX	$700	$800	$1,100	$1,419
77049, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,370	$1,850	$1,860
77009, Houston, TX	$965	$1,249	$1,907	$1,500
77011, Houston, TX	$775	$950	$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 $1,700. 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 $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $5.31. There are a total of 1 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $14.41. There are a total of 14 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 -0.29%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% 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 $1,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.