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

North Forest Trails
East Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Houston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $965 | $949 | $1,030 |
East Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $969 | $1,243 |
East Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $1,250 | $2,500 |
East Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $1,626 | $2,700 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the East Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Dyersdale Village | 1 bedroom/1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
North Forest Trails | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Lakecrest Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lakecrest Village | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Villas at Colt Run Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
North Forest Trails | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Dyersdale Village | 1 bedroom/1 bathroom | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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