EaDo

Houston, TX

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EaDo - Houston, TX

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This buzzing arts district is giving Downtown Houston a new identity

Artistic Eclectic Up-and-Coming Walkable Urban

East Downtown Houston, colloquially known as EaDo, has become an increasingly popular district in the fourth most populous city in America. Situated between the 45 and 69 freeways near the University of Houston, EaDo has residents and developers alike flocking to its colorful streets.

Previously abandoned warehouses have made way for breweries, entertainment venues, restaurants, and apartments. The neighborhood’s proximity to the University of Houston makes it a prime spot for students and faculty alike. The area plays host to the popular Houston Dynamo soccer team at the BBVA Compass Stadium, and a slew of popular restaurants and bars around Emancipation Ave. and Polk St.

East Downtown offers plenty of character and amenities all while being just a ten-minute walk from the center of Space City.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in EaDo is $1,616 for a studio, $1,779 for one bedroom, $2,265 for two bedrooms, and $2,109 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in EaDo has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 605 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,616/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 770 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,779/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,194 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,265/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,284 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,109/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

74

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

63

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

78

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Discovery Green
  • Woodland Park
  • Buffalo Bayou Park
  • Children's Museum of Houston
  • Cockrell Butterfly Center

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • William P Hobby
  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.