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Average Rent in Southeast Houston & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Southeast Houston, Pearland TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,138/mo
Lowest Available
$925/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
9
available now
Southeast Houston vs Pearland TX Average
Southeast Houston is cheaper the Pearland TX average by $227/mo (17%). The citywide average is $1,365/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Southeast Houston?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Southeast Houston is $1,138 per month across 2 apartment communities and 9 available units.
The most affordable option is Cypress Creek at Fayridge starting at $925/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,138/mo.
Prices range from $925 to $1,300 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Southeast Houston Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Southeast Houston
Rent Prices by Apartment in Southeast Houston
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Creek at Fayridge | $925/mo | $925/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| Cypress Creek Wayside Drive | $1,190/mo | $1,244/mo | 6 | 3.3 |
Google Search Trends for Southeast Houston Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Southeast Houston
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$46,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,138/mo.
Comfortable income
$55,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($925/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.
Cost of living in Southeast Houston
We only have live rent data for Southeast Houston so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,138 |
| Estimated total | $1,138/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Explore Southeast Houston Apartments
Browse all 2 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.