East Downtown, TX · Houston metro

Long-term Rental Rates — September 2026  ·  ZIPs: 77003

Local market data by Emerson Property Management

As of September 2026, rental prices in East Downtown (77003), in the Houston metro area, range from $1,401 to $3,302 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.

The largest year-over-year rent increase was for 2BR apartments in East Downtown, TX, up 19.75%.

For 2BR homes, condos/townhomes have a median rent of $2,308, which is higher than the $2,029 median for apartments.

What is the rent range for apartments and houses in East Downtown, TX as of September 2026?

In September 2026, rents in East Downtown, TX span from $1,401 for a 1BR single-family home to $3,302 for a 4BR single-family property.

Which segment in East Downtown, TX experienced the largest month-over-month rent jump as of September 2026?

2BR apartments saw the sharpest month-over-month increase in East Downtown, TX, rising by 13.01% to $2,029 in September 2026.

Are there any outlier rent increases or decreases in East Downtown, TX rental data for September 2026?

Yes, the 2BR apartment segment stands out with a notable 19.75% year-over-year rent increase, climbing to $2,029 in East Downtown, TX.

For which bedroom count does one property type dramatically outperform the others in East Downtown, TX?

For 1BR, condos/townhomes outperform both apartments and single-family homes with a median rent of $1,606 compared to $1,489 for apartments and $1,401 for single-family homes as of September 2026.

East Downtown, TX · Houston metro

September 2026

77003

Long-term Rental Rates

Long-term rental rates for East Downtown (77003), in the Houston metro area, as of September 2026.

Apartment

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $1,429 – $1,548 12.45% 18.26%
2-Bedroom $1,927 – $2,130 13.01% 19.75%
3-Bedroom $2,419 – $2,579 -0.16% 3.65%
4-Bedroom $2,881 – $3,103 0.64% 3.42%

Condo/Townhome

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $1,566 – $1,646 2.40% -0.31%
2-Bedroom $2,234 – $2,382 0.64% 5.10%
3-Bedroom $2,624 – $2,871 -0.50% 2.63%
4-Bedroom $3,172 – $3,313 0.09% 4.51%

Single-Family

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $1,359 – $1,443 1.60% 11.63%
2-Bedroom $2,035 – $2,205 1.50% -1.72%
3-Bedroom $2,672 – $2,965 2.30% 3.14%
4-Bedroom $3,203 – $3,401 6.52% 2.02%
Data updated: November 3, 2026
East Downtown Rental Trends · Houston metro

In the East Downtown (77003) rental market, in the Houston metro area, 1-bedroom apartments reached a median rent of $1,489 for September 2026, posting an 18.26% year-over-year gain and a 12.45% month-over-month jump. This marks the fastest rise for any segment within East Downtown (77003) this period.

For September 2026, 3-bedroom condo/townhomes in East Downtown (77003) had a median rent of $2,747, trailing 3-bedroom apartments at $2,999 by $252. This difference demonstrates a clear rent premium for apartments compared to same-size condos.

The 6.52% month-over-month increase for 4-bedroom single-family homes stands out in East Downtown (77003) rental trends, with median rent climbing to $3,302. This segment recorded the highest MoM growth among large-unit property types, indicating heightened demand for spacious residences.

12-Month Median Rent Trend

Apartment

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
September 2026 $1,489 $2,029 $2,499 $2,992
August 2026 $1,324 $1,795 $2,503 $2,973
July 2026 $1,452 $1,677 $2,482 $2,949
June 2026 $1,455 $1,774 $2,401 $2,921
May 2026 $1,469 $1,929 $2,423 $2,896
April 2026 $1,454 $1,743 $2,402 $2,870
March 2026 $1,442 $1,694 $2,397 $2,852
February 2026 $1,416 $1,701 $2,394 $2,858
January 2026 $1,322 $1,721 $2,382 $2,872
December 2025 $1,300 $1,783 $2,421 $2,906
November 2025 $1,273 $1,760 $2,425 $2,922
October 2025 $1,271 $1,775 $2,429 $2,915

Condo / Townhome

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
September 2026 $1,606 $2,308 $2,747 $3,195
August 2026 $1,568 $2,293 $2,761 $3,192
July 2026 $1,648 $2,193 $2,724 $3,171
June 2026 $1,627 $2,249 $2,811 $3,247
May 2026 $1,681 $2,300 $2,823 $3,071
April 2026 $1,624 $2,244 $2,736 $2,992
March 2026 $1,537 $2,118 $2,573 $2,985
February 2026 $1,498 $2,133 $2,596 $2,976
January 2026 $1,528 $2,088 $2,568 $2,970
December 2025 $1,534 $2,089 $2,554 $2,993
November 2025 $1,580 $2,066 $2,591 $3,019
October 2025 $1,575 $2,153 $2,668 $3,043

Single-Family

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
September 2026 $1,401 $2,120 $2,819 $3,302
August 2026 $1,379 $2,089 $2,755 $3,100
July 2026 $1,369 $1,585 $2,778 $3,264
June 2026 $1,296 $2,094 $2,857 $3,176
May 2026 $1,288 $1,953 $2,799 $2,956
April 2026 $1,243 $2,109 $2,713 $3,246
March 2026 $1,242 $2,017 $2,682 $3,077
February 2026 $1,246 $2,121 $2,683 $3,097
January 2026 $1,270 $2,115 $2,631 $3,127
December 2025 $1,277 $2,161 $2,616 $3,118
November 2025 $1,234 $2,127 $2,651 $3,158
October 2025 $1,241 $2,143 $2,678 $3,168

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