Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX—75204

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX is $2,530, with a year-over-year rent change of 13.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX is studios: $1,520, 1-bedrooms: $1,960, 2-bedrooms: $3,010, 3-bedrooms: $4,310, 4-bedrooms: $6,620. The most common rental property sizes in Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 57.3% and 30.1% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX has a population of 33,600, which has increased by 8.9% over the past 5 years. Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX is a less popular place for families, as children make up 7.4% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 69.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 22.5% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX is a predominantly white area, with 55.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX is hispanic, making up 19.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 15.6% of the population in Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 8.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX under the Section 8 program is 4.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.