Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riviera East Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Oak Glen
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Glen

615 Freeport StHouston, TX 77015
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Estada Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Estada Villa

1114 Freeport BlvdHouston, TX 77015
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City Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Crossing

12800 Woodforest BlvdHouston, TX 77015
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Havenwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Havenwood

333 Uvalde RdHouston, TX 77015
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The Monroy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Monroy

13718 Force StHouston, TX 77015
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Dover Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dover Pointe

14445 Wallisville RdHouston, TX 77049
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Riverside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside

13039 Market Street RdHouston, TX 77015
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Forest Palm Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Palm Apartments

815 Autumnwood DrHouston, TX 77013
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Bayou Palms Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayou Palms Apartments

13455 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 The Park at Vittoria priced from $709. Crossings at Alderson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable Riviera East apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at VittoriaMessina1BR,1BA$709
Crossings at Alderson Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | B1BR,1BA$710
Oaks at GreenviewA11BR,1BA$778
Villa SierraA11BR,1BA$779
The Selena1 Bed/1 Bath w/Den - A2 Layout1BR,1BA$800
Timber Ridge2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$830
Dover PointeStudio1BR,1BA$842
Rollingwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$857
Forest Creek ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$895
Pines of WoodforestB1BR,1BA$913

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riviera East, TX

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riviera East area is the $1.38 price per square foot Marcelle Model at CHATEAUX NORMANDIE in the in the Sonoma Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,486. 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.
CHATEAUX NORMANDIEMarcelle3BR,2BA$1.38
WOODFOREST CHASE2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.33
12955 Woodforest Blvd, Unit 312955 Woodforest Blvd1BR,1BA$1.30
Pines of WoodforestB1BR,1BA$1.28
Crossings at Alderson Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath | A2BR,1BA$1.32
Timber Ridge1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Villa SierraA2TH1BR,1BA$1.56
The Selena1 Bed/1 Bath - A1 Layout1BR,1BA$1.25
The Park at VittoriaMessina1BR,1BA$1.11
Rollingwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.53

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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 The Park at Vittoria which is listed at $709, while the average apartment in Riviera East costs $1,672.

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 29 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 $252 which is $1,420 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riviera East.

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