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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 priced from $460. Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $497. Here are the most affordable Southeast Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Laurel at BlackhawkA31BR,1BA$460
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesGoodman1BR,1BA$497
Cypress Creek Reed RoadBrazos1BR,1BA$498
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$514
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$573
Sycamore FlatsUnit A - Unfurnished1BR,1BA$599
2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$650
7900 Morley612 sf1BR,1BA$661
The Plaza at Hobby AirportA1R11BR,1BA$661
Timber Ridge1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$667

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Houston, TX

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Houston area is the $0.84 price per square foot G Model at Palms at Baytown in the in the Eastpoint neighborhood starting from $1,155. The second greatest value Southeast Houston apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Reno Model at Metro 5514 starting at $1,225 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Gulfgate 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.
Palms at BaytownG3BR,2BA$0.84
Metro 55142 Bed 2 Bath Reno2BR,2BA$0.93
Cypress Creek at Fayridge Drive Apartment HomesColorado3BR,2BA$1.01
Concord at Allendale ApartmentsLincoln1BR,1BA$1.00
Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.98
Delta ResidenceDR 1x11BR,1BA$0.80
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesGoodman1BR,1BA$0.66
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$0.97
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$0.79
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Houston?

There are currently 1916 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $460 to $20,734. There are also 922 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Houston ranging from $550 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southeast Houston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southeast Houston ranges from $550 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,002.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southeast Houston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southeast Houston range from $649 to $16,834, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $4,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

Expert Rental Resources

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