Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (2 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Houston, TX

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Houston area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Villas at Colt Run Apartments in the in the East Little York neighborhood starting from $1,336. The second greatest value East Houston apartment is the 3/2 Model at WOODFOREST CHASE starting at $1,422 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the East Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas at Colt Run Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
WOODFOREST CHASE3/23BR,2BA$1.22
6009 Wedgefield St, Unit B6009 Wedgefield St3BR,2BA$1.52
Lakecrest VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.39
BLUESTEM APARTMENTSA11BR,1BA$0.62
Villa SierraB2UG1BR,1BA$1.58
North Forest Trails1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.37
Dyersdale Village1 bedroom/1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.40

Getting Around the East Houston Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Houston Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Houston?

The cheapest apartment in East Houston is BLUESTEM APARTMENTS which is listed at $479, while the average apartment in East Houston costs $1,702.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Houston?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 313 regular apartments in East Houston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Houston?

Cheap apartments in East Houston have an average cost of $767 which is $935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Houston.

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