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 $1,775 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 September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially 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 $248 (-17.71%) year-over-year from $1,398 to $1,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $300 (-21.82%) year-over-year from $1,375 to $1,075. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (7.42%) year-over-year from $1,583 to $1,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.95%) year-over-year from $1,758 to $1,775. 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 0.22% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.42% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.45% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.96% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,900	$2,000 (-5.00%)	$1,451 (30.97%)
1 BR	$5.31	$1,150	$1,398 (-17.71%)	$835 (37.72%)
2 BR	$13.33	$1,075	$1,375 (-21.82%)	$982 (9.47%)
3 BR	$14.86	$1,700	$1,583 (7.42%)	$1,467 (15.91%)
4+ BR	$12.95	$1,775	$1,758 (0.95%)	$1,344 (32.07%)

Historical Rents in East Houston, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near East Houston

There are a total of 27 cities nearby East Houston. The average rent in East Houston is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,200, 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 $3,000 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 63.16% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.61% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Houston, Houston, TX are about 34.02% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.65% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near East Houston, Houston, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Humble, TX	$749	$972	$1,314	$1,200
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$973	$1,400	$1,700
Baytown, TX	$700	$980	$1,325	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,195	$1,256	$1,600	$1,850
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,050	$1,398	$1,950
La Porte, TX	N/A	$1,050	$1,550	$1,999
Friendswood, TX	$1,850	$1,565	$1,898	$2,050
Fresno, TX	N/A	$1,030	N/A	$2,100
Atascocita, TX	$7,500	$1,143	$1,511	$2,295
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,147	$1,650	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near East Houston

There are a total of 67 neighborhoods in or near East Houston. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Humble, and Northside - Northline. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 67 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 $1,900 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,900. 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, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,095 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
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX	$823	$850	$1,350	$1,095
Humble, TX	$749	$972	$1,314	$1,200
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX	$1,775	$1,005	$1,200	$1,350
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX	$900	$1,000	$1,650	$1,500
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$925	$1,295	$1,999	$1,638
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX	$1,775	$1,088	$1,250	$1,650
Eastex - Jensen, Houston, TX	$2,400	$889	$1,275	$1,675
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX	N/A	$975	$1,345	$1,695
East Little York, Houston, TX	$3,000	N/A	N/A	$1,750
South Park, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,295	$1,750
Settagast, Houston, TX	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,800
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,215	$1,400	$1,850	$1,800
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,238	$1,578	$2,025	$1,849
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,200	$2,000	$1,868
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,100	$998	$1,180	$1,950
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,100	$1,200	$1,963
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,790	$1,492	$2,200	$1,965
Independence Heights, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,518	$1,800	$2,200
Lake Houston, Houston, TX	N/A	$898	$1,610	$2,200
MacGregor, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,100	$1,650	$2,200
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,260	$995	$1,600	$2,200
Second Ward, Houston, TX	$915	$1,000	$1,890	$2,225
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,325	$1,525	$1,550	$2,250
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,750	$998	$1,300	$2,300
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX	N/A	$2,011	$2,488	$2,367
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,033	$2,229	$2,500	$2,500
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,125	$1,745	$2,500
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX	$2,620	$1,423	$1,450	$2,500
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,439	$2,259	$3,359	$2,700
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,465	$1,693	$2,350	$2,700

Top Counties Near East Houston

There are a total of 29 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 $2,000. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bryan-College Station, Bryan, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,300. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,683, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by East Houston, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in East Houston, Houston, TX is 47.42% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Houston, Houston, TX is 6.52% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Houston, Houston, TX is 24.14% 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	$990	$1,300	$1,650
Pasadena, TX	N/A	$950	$1,275	$1,695
Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,250	$1,600	$1,900
Northeast Harris, TX	$655	$1,000	$1,250	$1,900
Southeast Harris, TX	N/A	$950	$1,500	$2,100
Northwest Harris, TX	$999	$1,168	$1,500	$2,150
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$2,000	$1,188	$1,575	$2,199
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	N/A	$1,108	$1,450	$2,250
Mont Belvieu, TX	N/A	$1,593	$1,800	$2,300
Sugar Land, TX	$7,100	$1,254	$1,759	$2,350

Top Zipcodes Near East Houston

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near East Houston, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,983. A total of 11 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 $1,300 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 $950. That's at least $22 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 $1,187 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,538 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
77028, Houston, TX	$850	$1,150	$1,200	$1,750
77016, Houston, TX	$3,000	$1,088	$1,200	$1,695
77044, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,875	$1,475	$1,900
77026, Houston, TX	$1,095	$800	$975	$1,500
77020, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,075	$1,300	$2,000
77015, Houston, TX	$709	$805	$1,050	$1,300
77049, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,290	$1,580	$2,100
77009, Houston, TX	$1,400	$1,199	$1,800	$1,520
77011, Houston, TX	$775	$900	$1,400	$1,375
77022, Houston, TX	$1,775	$1,045	$1,500	$1,983

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 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 $1,088 and an average price per square feet of $13.33. There are a total of 16 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 -0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, 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 $1,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.