
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riviera East Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (54 Rentals)
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Riviera East, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riviera East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera East Studio Apartments | $742 | $742 | $742 |
| Riviera East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $908 | $599 | $1,469 |
| Riviera East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,120 | $830 | $2,077 |
| Riviera East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $1,089 | $2,486 |
| Riviera East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,594 | $1,399 | $1,739 |
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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 Timber Ridge priced from $640. Villa Sierra has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Riviera East apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Ridge | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Villa Sierra | A1UG | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Pine Creek Apartments | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| Riviera on Normandy | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $737 |
| Dover Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $742 |
| The Selena | 1 Bed/1 Bath w/Den - A2 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Monroy | Single Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Park at Vittoria | Messina | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| 13501 Topeka | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Pines of Woodforest | B | 1BR,1BA | $844 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riviera East, TX
As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riviera East area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at Timber Ridge in the in the Southeast Houston neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Riviera East apartment is the 2/1.5 Model at WOODFOREST CHASE starting at $1,189 with a $1.37 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Ridge | 3 bedroom 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| WOODFOREST CHASE | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| The Monroy | Two Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Villa Sierra | A2TH | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Magnolia Creek | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Pines of Woodforest | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Selena | 1 Bed/1 Bath - A1 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Park at Vittoria | Messina | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 13501 Topeka | 0/1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
| Pine Creek Apartments | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riviera East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riviera East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riviera East is under $844.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riviera East?
The cheapest apartment in Riviera East is Timber Ridge which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Riviera East costs $1,676.
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 11 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 $346 which is $1,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riviera East.
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