Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riviera East Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (16 Rentals)

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Cypress Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Gardens

11511 Crosby FwyHouston, TX 77013
Senior Living
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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615 Freeport StHouston, TX 77015
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1114 Freeport BlvdHouston, TX 77015
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City Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Crossing

12800 Woodforest BlvdHouston, TX 77015

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Riviera East, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riviera East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riviera East area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Oaks at Greenview priced from $710. Timber Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Riviera East apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oaks at GreenviewA11BR,1BA$710
Timber Ridge1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Riviera on NormandyA21BR,1BA$743
The Selena1 Bed/1 Bath w/Den - A2 Layout1BR,1BA$750
Pine Creek ApartmentsFloor Plan B1BR,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riviera East, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riviera East area is the $1.36 price per square foot B3 Model at Havenwood Apartment Homes in the in the Sonoma Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,236. The second greatest value Riviera East apartment is the 2/1.5 Model at WOODFOREST CHASE starting at $1,155 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Sonoma Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riviera East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Havenwood Apartment HomesB32BR,1BA$1.36
WOODFOREST CHASE2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.33
12955 Woodforest Blvd, Unit 312955 Woodforest Blvd1BR,1BA$1.20
The MonroyTwo Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$1.29
Villa SierraA1UG1BR,1BA$1.23
Pines of WoodforestA1BR,1BA$1.21
The Selena1 Bed/1 Bath - A1 Layout1BR,1BA$1.25
The Park at VittoriaFlorence1BR,1BA$1.25
Pine Creek ApartmentsFloor Plan B1BR,1BA$1.33
Riviera on NormandyA11BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riviera East, Houston, TX

Ranked #230

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for Houston, Texas. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Riviera East Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

9 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riviera East Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riviera East?

The cheapest apartment in Riviera East is Timber Ridge which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Riviera East costs $1,684.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riviera East?

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 19 regular apartments in Riviera East 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 Riviera East?

Cheap apartments in Riviera East have an average cost of $368 which is $1,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riviera East.

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