Eldridge/West Oaks, Houston, TX—77082

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Eldridge/West Oaks, Houston, TX is $1,590, with a year-over-year rent change of -19.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Eldridge/West Oaks, Houston, TX is studios: $920, 1-bedrooms: $968, 2-bedrooms: $1,340, 3-bedrooms: $2,120, 4-bedrooms: $2,740. The most common rental property sizes in Eldridge/West Oaks, Houston, TX are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 38.5% and 37.0% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Eldridge/West Oaks, Houston, TX has a population of 57,300, which has increased by 3.1% over the past 5 years. Eldridge/West Oaks, Houston, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 35.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.6% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Eldridge/West Oaks, Houston, TX is a predominantly black area, with 40.8% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 11.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Eldridge/West Oaks, Houston, TX is hispanic, making up 26.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 38.8% of the population in Eldridge/West Oaks, Houston, TX, and this percentage has increased by 17.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Eldridge/West Oaks, Houston, TX under the Section 8 program is 3.5%. 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. In Eldridge/West Oaks, Houston, TX, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.