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Lakecrest Village
9393 Tidwell RdHouston, TX 77078
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (20 Rentals)
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North Forest Trails
9550 N Wayside RdHouston, TX 77028
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Villas at Colt Run Apartments
7600 E Houston RdHouston, TX 77028
8226 Darlington Dr
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7822 Oak Knoll Ln
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Dyersdale Village
9700 Mesa DrHouston, TX 77078
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9325 Kentshire Dr
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8049 Ritz St
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Commons of Grace
9110 Tidwell RdHouston, TX 77078
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8600 SterlingshireHouston, TX 77078
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Home Towne At Wayside
7447 N Wayside DrHouston, TX 77028
8321 Homewood Ln
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7818 Oak Knoll Ln
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9324 Nyssa St
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9322 Nyssa St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,006 | $999 | $1,030 |
| East Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $989 | $1,243 |
| East Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $1,244 | $3,675 |
| East Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $1,375 | $1,545 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Commons of Grace priced from $972. Dyersdale Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $983. Here are the most affordable East Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commons of Grace | Commons of Grace a 55+ community- Accepts Sect... | 2BR,2BA | $972 |
| Dyersdale Village | 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Hud | 2BR,1BA | $983 |
| Lakecrest Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $989 |
| North Forest Trails | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Villas at Colt Run Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Houston, TX
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Houston area is the $0.93 price per square foot 7813 Laura Koppe Rd Model at 7813 Laura Koppe Rd, Unit A in the in the East Houston neighborhood starting from $1,865. The second greatest value East Houston apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Villas at Colt Run Apartments starting at $1,030 with a $0.87 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7813 Laura Koppe Rd, Unit A | 7813 Laura Koppe Rd | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.93 |
| Villas at Colt Run Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| 7954 Nashville St, Unit 7954 Nashville St Houston | 7954 Nashville St | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Lakecrest Village | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Commons of Grace | Affordable Rent for 55+ , Accepts Section 8 | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Dyersdale Village | 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Hud | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| North Forest Trails | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Houston Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Houston?
The cheapest apartment in East Houston is North Forest Trails which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in East Houston costs $1,545.
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 17 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 $996 which is $549 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Houston.
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