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120 S 79th StHouston, TX 77012
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East End, Houston, TX Local Guide

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. Cleme Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $867. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenue J1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Cleme Manor2x12BR,1BA$867
5609 Leeland Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$884
1408 Hughes St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$919
Encanto ApartmentsThe Barcelona1BR,1BA$955
The Macie1x1 C Reno1BR,1BA$969
St. Elizabeth PlaceEfficiency - ALL BILLS INCLUDEDStudio,1BA$994
Emory at CanalEmory 2/12BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, TX

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3/2 Model at Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value East End apartment is the C2 Model at Canal Street Flats starting at $1,644 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Third Ward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou3/23BR,2BA$1.42
Canal Street FlatsC23BR,2BA$1.35
Plaza De Magnolia3x23BR,2BA$1.41
Emory at CanalEmory 2/12BR,1BA$1.30
1408 Hughes St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Cleme Manor2x12BR,1BA$1.17
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.25
7306 Tuck St, Unit B7306 Tuck StStudio ,1BA$1.57
Avenue J1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
5609 Leeland Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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East End, Houston, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East End Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East End?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East End is at St. Elizabeth Place listed at $994.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East End Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East End Apartment is $525 at Avenue J.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East End Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East End is starting from $623 at Avenue J.

What is the most affordable East End Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cleme Manor and starts from $1,064.

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