
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riviera East Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (30 Rentals)
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Riviera East, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riviera East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riviera East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,104 | $650 | $2,599 |
Riviera East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $850 | $3,210 |
Riviera East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $1,075 | $1,850 |
Riviera East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $1,630 | $1,739 |
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Cheapest Available Riviera East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riviera East area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Timber Ridge priced from $655. The Park at Vittoria has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $659. Here are the most affordable Riviera East apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Timber Ridge | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
The Park at Vittoria | Messina | 1BR,1BA | $659 |
Oaks at Greenview | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $696 |
Pine Creek Apartments | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Crossings at Alderson Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | B | 1BR,1BA | $741 |
Villa Sierra | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
Verandas at Northshore (REM) | Towne Suite | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
The Selena | 1 Bed/1 Bath - A1 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Dover Pointe | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $842 |
Pines of Woodforest | A | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riviera East, TX
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riviera East area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3/2 Model at WOODFOREST CHASE in the in the East Houston neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Riviera East apartment is the Venice Model at The Park at Vittoria starting at $1,199 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Hidden Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riviera East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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WOODFOREST CHASE | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
The Park at Vittoria | Venice | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
CHATEAUX NORMANDIE | The Berchers | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Timber Ridge | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
12955 Woodforest Blvd, Unit 3 | 12955 Woodforest Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Riviera on Normandy | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Pines of Woodforest | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
The Selena | 1 Bed/1 Bath - A1 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Pine Creek Apartments | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Oaks at Greenview | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Getting Around the Riviera East Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
9 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riviera East Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riviera East?
The cheapest apartment in Riviera East is Timber Ridge which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in Riviera East costs $1,665.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riviera East?
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 28 regular apartments in Riviera East 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 Riviera East?
Cheap apartments in Riviera East have an average cost of $331 which is $1,334 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riviera East.
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