Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (5 Rentals)

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Angel Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Angel Ridge

8600 SterlingshireHouston, TX 77078
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Commons of Grace Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Commons of Grace Senior

9110 Tidwell RdHouston, TX 77078
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Cheapest Available East Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Dyersdale Village priced from $835. North Forest Trails has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable East Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dyersdale Village1 bedroom/1 bathroom1BR,1BA$835
North Forest Trails1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$949
Lakecrest VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Houston, TX

As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Houston area is the $1.31 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Lakecrest Village in the in the East Houston neighborhood starting from $1,626. The second greatest value East Houston apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Villas at Colt Run Apartments starting at $1,436 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the East Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakecrest VillageFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.31
Villas at Colt Run Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
North Forest Trails1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.46
Dyersdale Village1 bedroom/1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.42

Getting Around the East Houston Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Houston Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Houston?

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 30 regular apartments in East Houston 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 Houston?

Cheap apartments in East Houston have an average cost of $1,027 which is $599 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Houston.

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