Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riviera East Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (56 Rentals)

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Oaks at Greenview
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$694 - $1,664
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Oaks at Greenview

794 Normady StHouston, TX 77015
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Riviera on Normandy
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$942 - $2,702
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Riviera on Normandy

555 Normandy StHouston, TX 77015
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property at 13025 Joliet St

$1,175 - $2,350

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13025 Joliet St

HoustonTX77015
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Oak Glen
1 to 3 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
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Crossing

12800 Woodforest BlvdHouston, TX 77015

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13501 Topeka
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13501 Topeka

13501 Topeka StHouston, TX 77015
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Tall Timbers Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tall Timbers Apartments

13155 Woodforest BlvdHouston, 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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property at 12905 Woodforest Blvd

$895

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12905 Woodforest Blvd, Unit 607

12905 Woodforest Blvd
HoustonTX77015
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Riverside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside

13039 Market Street RdHouston, TX 77015
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Bayou Palms Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayou Palms Apartments

13455 Woodforest BlvdHouston, TX 77015
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property at 12905 Woodforest Blvd

$940

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12905 Woodforest Blvd, Unit 704

12905 Woodforest Blvd
HoustonTX77015
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Cypress Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Gardens

11511 Crosby FwyHouston, TX 77013
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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 Villa Sierra priced from $649. Timber Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $685. Here are the most affordable Riviera East apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa SierraA1UG1BR,1BA$649
Timber Ridge1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$685
Oaks at GreenviewA11BR,1BA$694
Pine Creek ApartmentsFloor Plan B1BR,1BA$710
The Selena1 Bed/1 Bath - A1 Layout1BR,1BA$739
Normandy WoodsCedarwood1BR,1BA$749
The MonroySingle Bedroom1BR,1BA$749
Victoria Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Forest Creek ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$775
13501 Topeka0/1Studio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riviera East, TX

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riviera East area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath - C1 Layout Model at The Selena in the in the Sonoma Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Riviera East apartment is the The Oak Premium Plus Model at Riverwalk Apartments starting at $1,306 with a $1.29 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.
The Selena3 Bed/2 Bath - C1 Layout3BR,2BA$1.12
Riverwalk ApartmentsThe Oak Premium Plus2BR,2BA$1.29
Woodforest Pines Condominiums2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.12
Timberwoods Condominiums2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.20
Dover PointeTownhome1BR,1BA$1.28
Villa SierraA2TH1BR,1BA$1.23
Pines of WoodforestA1BR,1BA$1.23
The Park at VittoriaFlorence1BR,1BA$1.25
Normandy WoodsCedarwood1BR,1BA$1.18
Pine Creek ApartmentsFloor Plan B1BR,1BA$1.22

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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 Villa Sierra which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Riviera East costs $1,699.

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 9 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 $231 which is $1,468 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riviera East.

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