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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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property at 3118 Memel St

3118 Memel St

HoustonTX77026

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 4630 Woodside St

4630 Woodside St

HoustonTX77023

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Southeast Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Laurel at Blackhawk 55+ priced from $460. Cypress Creek Reed Road has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $498. Here are the most affordable Southeast Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Laurel at Blackhawk 55+A31BR,1BA$460
Cypress Creek Reed RoadBrazos1BR,1BA$498
Lofts at Hartsook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$514
Park Boulevard Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$515
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$573
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesDorsey2BR,2BA$601
8915 Broadway575 sf1BR,1BA$631
2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$650
Quay Point ApartmentsThe StratfordStudio,1BA$660
The Plaza at Hobby AirportA1R11BR,1BA$661

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Houston, TX

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Houston area is the $0.23 price per square foot 3613 Rosalie St Model at 3613 Rosalie St, Unit B in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Southeast Houston apartment is the G Model at Palms at Baytown starting at $1,155 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Eastpoint neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3613 Rosalie St, Unit B3613 Rosalie St1BR,1BA$0.23
Palms at BaytownG3BR,2BA$0.84
4019 Woodleigh St, Unit 4019 # Dn4019 Woodleigh St2BR,1BA$0.96
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesDorsey2BR,2BA$0.56
Country Club Place ApartmentsNorthgate2BR,1BA$0.95
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Bonelli2BR,1.5BA$0.81
Delta ResidenceDR 1x11BR,1BA$0.80
La Paloma Village ApartmentsCardenal2BR,1BA$0.93
Lofts at Hartsook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.79
Park Boulevard Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.86

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Houston, Texas. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Houston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Houston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Houston is under $661.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Houston?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Houston is The Laurel at Blackhawk 55+ which is listed at $460, while the average apartment in Southeast Houston costs $27,173.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast 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 731 regular apartments in Southeast 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 Southeast Houston?

Cheap apartments in Southeast Houston have an average cost of $282 which is $26,891 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Houston.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston, TX

Written by: Lori Rosario

Houston is a huge city, and it’s still growing, which makes it one of the most sought after places in the country to move.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.