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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 Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes priced from $497. Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes 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
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$497
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$498
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$514
Avenue J1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$637
The Park at MonzaRimini1BR,1BA$649
2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$650
The Plaza at Hobby AirportA1R11BR,1BA$661
7900 Morley612 sf1BR,1BA$661
Zollie Scales Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Houston, TX

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Houston area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2704 Truxillo St Model at 2704 Truxillo St, Unit 2704 in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Southeast Houston apartment is the F Model at Palms at Baytown starting at $1,145 with a $0.85 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.
2704 Truxillo St, Unit 27042704 Truxillo St4BR,2BA$0.88
Palms at BaytownF3BR,2BA$0.85
Cypress Creek at Fayridge Drive Apartment HomesTrinity2BR,2BA$1.01
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$1.01
Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.03
Willow Tree ApartmentsMaison2BR,1BA$1.03
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$0.89
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$0.65
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$0.79
Avenue J1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Houston?

There are currently 2412 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $497 to $20,080. There are also 2661 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Houston ranging from $550 to $12,500.

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 $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,541.

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 $19,394, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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