Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (32 Rentals)

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property at 5327 Bell St

5327 Bell St

HoustonTX77023

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property at 905 74th St

905 74th St

HoustonTX77011
property at 106 Hanover St

106 Hanover St

HoustonTX77012

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property at 7018 Avenue F

7018 Avenue F

HoustonTX77011

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120 S 79th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

120 S 79th St

120 S 79th StHouston, TX 77012
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4414 Woodside St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4414 Woodside St

4414 Woodside StHouston, TX 77023
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Idylwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Idylwood Apartments

6706 Lawndale StHouston, TX 77023
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Eastend Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eastend Apartments

222 66th StHouston, TX 77011
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Cleme Manor
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Cleme Manor

5300 Coke StHouston, TX 77020

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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 Encanto Apartments priced from $699. Country Club Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $748. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Encanto ApartmentsThe Barcelona1BR,1BA$699
Country Club Place ApartmentsFalcon Point1BR,1BA$748
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$869
1408 Hughes St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$940
Avenue J1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$948
Emory at CanalEmory 2/12BR,1BA$995
Lockwood on Buffalo BayouA1-60%1BR,1BA$1,091
The Macie1x1 C Reno1BR,1BA$1,099
Magnolia Park ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, TX

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $1.61 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Oaks at Wayside Apartments in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value East End apartment is the 2x1 Model at Plaza De Magnolia starting at $1,249 with a $1.45 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oaks at Wayside Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.61
Plaza De Magnolia2x12BR,1BA$1.45
Emory at CanalEmory 2/12BR,1BA$1.21
Encanto ApartmentsThe Havana2BR,1BA$1.50
1408 Hughes St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Lockwood on Buffalo BayouA1-60%1BR,1BA$1.59
Magnolia Park ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.66
Avenue J1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Country Club Place ApartmentsFalcon Point1BR,1BA$1.20
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East End, Houston, TX

Ranked #290

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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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 Encanto Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in East End costs $6,511.

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 5 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 $421 which is $6,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East End.

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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