Eastex-Jensen

Houston, TX

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Eastex-Jensen - Houston, TX

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Affordability seven miles north of Downtown Houston

Affordable Commuter Accessible Restaurants Convenient

Eastex-Jensen is a large neighborhood known for its affordability. The neighborhood has rental options at various price points including affordable apartments and houses. Eastex-Jensen has several shops, bars, and locally owned restaurants. Dodson Lake Park and Shady Lane Park provide green spaces with playgrounds and trails, ensuring ample recreational opportunities for locals. Eastex-Jensen is located about seven miles north of Downtown Houston, making it a great option for commuters seeking convenience and more affordable rental options. Access to Hardy Toll Road and Interstates 619 and 69 allow for easy traveling into Downtown Houston and beyond.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Eastex-Jensen is $894 for one bedroom, $1,054 for two bedrooms, and $1,250 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eastex-Jensen has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 592 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $894/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 871 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,054/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,143 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,250/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Woodland Park
  • Discovery Green
  • Buffalo Bayou Park
  • Memorial Park and Golf Course
  • Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston
  • William P Hobby

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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.