Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
East Houston, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in East Houston

$1,449/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Houston is $1,449 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Houston

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Houston rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in East Houston, Houston, TX

Average rent prices in East Houston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,068, whereas a house costs $1,599. 1-bedroom apartments in East Houston run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

3%

37%

1 bedroom

$800

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$975

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,555

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$1,800

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,555

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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

Median rent price$1,449
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,294
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Houston, Houston, TX is 12% higher than the median rent in George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX.

Discover rentals in East Houston, Houston, TX

9399 Tidwell Rd #2277 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

East Houston apartment for rent in Houston

Looking for the perfect new home? we have it in East Houston

9399 Tidwell Rd #2277, Houston, TX 77078

3 beds

2 baths

$1,107

Apartment for rent

9710 Galaxy St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Houston house for rent in Houston

House for rent

8126 Sterlingshire St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Houston house for rent in Houston

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

House for rent

Available May 10

8309 Carolwood Drive #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Houston house for rent in Houston

8309 Carolwood Drive - 1

8309 Carolwood Drive #1, Houston, TX 77028

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

Available Dec 23

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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 $1,449 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Houston?

Average rent prices in East Houston have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does East Houston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Houston is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $58,000/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).

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