Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (30 Rentals)
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6708 Avenue I

7133 Avenue C

1602 Henninger St

5019 Pease St

107 Altic St

5304 Polk St
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214 Sidney St

Country Club Place Apartments

4430-4432 Bell St

1711 Fourcade St

4123 Lamar St

7018 Avenue F
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Encanto Apartments

1506 Collier St

106 Hanover St

201 Eastwood St

4414 Woodside St
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4626 Bell St

1415 Lombardy St

905 74th St

204 S 74th 1/2 St
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East End, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East End Studio Apartments | $918 | $750 | $1,100 |
East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,141 | $525 | $1,649 |
East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $623 | $2,290 |
East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $1,349 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available East End Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East End area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Avenue J priced from $525. Encanto Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Avenue J | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
Encanto Apartments | The Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Fair Oaks Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
5609 Leeland Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
Country Club Place Apartments | Bay Oaks | 1BR,1BA | $904 |
1408 Hughes St | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
The Macie | 1x1 C Reno | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
Emory at Canal | Emory 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Cleme Manor | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,064 |
Magnolia Park Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, TX
As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Plaza De Magnolia in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value East End apartment is the Northgate Model at Country Club Place Apartments starting at $1,149 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East End apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Plaza De Magnolia | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Country Club Place Apartments | Northgate | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Cleme Manor | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Emory at Canal | Emory 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Encanto Apartments | The Havana | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
1408 Hughes St | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
7306 Tuck St, Unit B | 7306 Tuck St | Studio ,1BA | $1.57 |
Avenue J | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Fair Oaks Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
5609 Leeland Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East End Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East End?
The cheapest apartment in East End is Avenue J which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in East End costs $1,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East End?
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 2 regular apartments in East End 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 End?
Cheap apartments in East End have an average cost of $250 which is $1,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.
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