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Southeast Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes priced from $462. Park at Clear Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $601. Here are the most affordable Southeast Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$462
Park at Clear LakeThe Apollo1BR,1BA$601
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$640
Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou3/23BR,2BA$649
The Studios at ChannelviewStudioStudio,1BA$650
2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$650
The Park at Sorrento - TexasMessina1BR,1BA$659
The Plaza at Hobby AirportA1R11BR,1BA$661
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$665
The Park at VittoriaFlorence1BR,1BA$669

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Houston, TX

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Houston area is the $0.85 price per square foot F Model at Palms at Baytown in the in the Eastpoint neighborhood starting from $1,145. The second greatest value Southeast Houston apartment is the 3/2 Model at Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou starting at $649 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palms at BaytownF3BR,2BA$0.85
Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou3/23BR,2BA$0.52
Willow Tree ApartmentsChateau3BR,2BA$1.00
Cypress Creek at Fayridge Drive Apartment HomesTrinity2BR,2BA$0.94
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$1.02
The Park at AvianoModena2BR,1BA$0.90
Quay Point ApartmentsThe Bonelli2BR,1BA$0.99
Cedar Bluff Apartments2x1.5 u2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$0.96
The Park at Sorrento - TexasMessina1BR,1BA$0.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Houston?

There are currently 2423 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $450 to $18,320. There are also 2351 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Houston ranging from $550 to $11,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southeast Houston ranges from $550 to $11,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,332.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southeast Houston range from $649 to $16,543, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $11,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $820.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Houston is a huge city, and it’s still growing, which makes it one of the most sought after places in the country to move.

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