Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX—75246

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX is $1,610, with a year-over-year rent change of 17.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX is studios: $1,030, 1-bedrooms: $1,230, 2-bedrooms: $1,640, 3-bedrooms: $4,240, 4-bedrooms: $6,750. The most common rental property sizes in Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX are 1-bedroom and studio, accounting for 55.3% and 23.9% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX has a population of 2,490, which has increased by 5.5% over the past 5 years. Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 16.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 20.4% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 36.2% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 3.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX is white, making up 34.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 20.4% of the population in Old East Dallas, Dallas, TX, and this percentage has increased by 9.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more 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 21.1%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily 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.