Cheap Homes for Rent in East Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $1,200 (21 Rentals)

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in East Houston, TX

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the East Houston, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for East Houston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available East Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at BLUESTEM APARTMENTS priced from $479. Villa Sierra has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable East Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BLUESTEM APARTMENTSA11BR,1BA$479
Villa SierraA11BR,1BA$749
Dyersdale Village1 bedroom/1 bathroom1BR,1BA$819
North Forest Trails1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$889
Villas at Colt Run Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$926

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Houston, TX

As of March 21, 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

Frequently Asked Questions about East Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in East Houston?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in East Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $749 to $2,400. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Houston ranging from $1,200 to $2,375.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Houston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Houston ranges from $1,200 to $2,375 with an average monthly rent of $1,696.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Houston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Houston range from $1,239 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,533.

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