Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
East Houston, Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in East Houston
$1,265/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in East Houston is $1,265 per month as of September 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $635 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in East Houston
44
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of East Houston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in East Houston, Houston, TX
Average rent prices in East Houston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
East Houston, Houston, TX
Rent prices in East Houston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Houston is $1,103, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in East Houston run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 | 3% | - | |
1 bedroom | $828 |  2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,185 | 6% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 7% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
George Bush Intercontinental Airport | $1,249 | |
Greater Fifth Ward | $1,174 | |
Humble | $1,229 | |
Magnolia Park | $995 | |
Northshore | $950 | |
Settagast | $1,575 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,103 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,015 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$828
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,185
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
1%
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Average rent
$1,249
Greater Fifth Ward
Average rent
$1,174
Magnolia Park
Average rent
$995
Northshore
Average rent
$950
Settagast
Average rent
$1,575
Humble
Average rent
$1,229
Apartments
Average rent
$1,103
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,015
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
12%
The table above reflects average rent prices in East Houston, Houston, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in East Houston, Houston, TX compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in East Houston and George Bush Intercontinental Airport by all bedroom counts and property types.
East Houston
33%lower than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in East Houston, Houston, TX is 1% higher than the median rent in George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX.
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Discover rentals in East Houston, Houston, TX
5d+ ago
East Houston condo for rent in Houston
9229 Madera Rd #A, Houston, TX 77078
4 beds
2.5 baths
$800
Condo for rent
Available Jan 5
5d+ ago
East Houston house for rent in Houston
9011 Caddo Rd #B, Houston, TX 77078
3 beds
2 baths
$1,149
$1,049
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
East Houston apartment for rent in Houston
9399 Tidwell Rd #2277, Houston, TX 77078
3 beds
2 baths
$1,107
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Houston house for rent in Houston
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
East Houston house for rent in Houston
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,125
House for rent
3d ago
8730 Knute St, Houston, TX 77028
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8220 E Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77028
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$860
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7600 E Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77028
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,061–$1,480
Apartment for rent
4d ago
9550 N Wayside Dr, Houston, TX 77028
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,049–$1,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Houston house for rent in Houston
9025 Madera Rd #A, Houston, TX 77078
3 beds
2 baths
$1,349
$1,225
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
East Houston house for rent in Houston
8219 Crestview Dr, Houston, TX 77028
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,070
$1,940
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
7600 E Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77028
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,061–$1,480
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5426 E Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77028
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8220 E Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77028
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$860
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8730 Knute St, Houston, TX 77028
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$1,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
9550 N Wayside Dr, Houston, TX 77028
3 beds
2 baths
$1,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
9110 Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77078
2 beds
2 baths
$972
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Houston house for rent in Houston
9025 Madera Rd #A, Houston, TX 77078
3 beds
2 baths
$1,349
$1,225
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
8220 E Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77028
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$860
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for East Houston, Houston, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the East Houston rental market.
How much is rent in East Houston?
The average rent in East Houston is $1,265 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in East Houston?
Average rent prices in East Houston have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does East Houston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in East Houston is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $635 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in East Houston?
To comfortably afford rent in East Houston, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).