Cheap Homes for Rent in Southeast Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (578 Rentals)

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property at 4222 Wipprecht St

$760

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$760

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4222 Wipprecht St

HoustonTX77026
property at 5342 Leeland St

$795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5342 Leeland St, Unit 2

5342 Leeland St
HoustonTX77023

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property at 2510 Eagle St

$800

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2510 Eagle St

HoustonTX77004
property at 8041 Howard Dr

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8041 Howard Dr, Unit 2

8041 Howard Dr
HoustonTX77017

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property at 11 Norwood St

$850

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$850

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11 Norwood St, Unit 4

11 Norwood St
HoustonTX77011
property at 1516 Bay Area Blvd

$860

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$860

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$860

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1516 Bay Area Blvd

HoustonTX77058
property at 8271 Stone St

$875

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$875

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8271 Stone St

HoustonTX77061

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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 Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou priced from $522. Timber Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $570. Here are the most affordable Southeast Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lockwood on Buffalo BayouA1-30%1BR,1BA$522
Timber Ridge1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$570
8801 Glencrest Management Co LLC504 sf1BR,1BA$595
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$616
Las VillasStudioStudio,1BA$625
8950 Glencrest Management Co LLC575 sf1BR,1BA$646
Villa SierraA1UG1BR,1BA$649
Altair ResidencesA11BR,1BA$661
Quay Point ApartmentsThe StratfordStudio,1BA$665
Providence at BaytownA1 1x11BR,1BA$666

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Houston, TX

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Houston area is the $1.00 price per square foot 702 Avondale St Model at 702 Avondale St, Unit 2700 Stanford in the in the Neartown neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Southeast Houston apartment is the Verona Model at The Park at Monza starting at $1,399 with a $0.95 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.
702 Avondale St, Unit 2700 Stanford702 Avondale St1BR,1BA$1.00
The Park at MonzaVerona3BR,2.5BA$0.95
Concord at Allendale ApartmentsRoosevelt2BR,2BA$1.00
Willow Tree ApartmentsVersailles3BR,2BA$1.02
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$0.95
Cherrybrook PlaceB2C2BR,2BA$1.02
Delta ResidenceDR 1x11BR,1BA$0.80
Sapphire Resort Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.00
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$0.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Houston?

There are currently 2274 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $385 to $33,398. There are also 2766 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Houston ranging from $550 to $13,792.

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 $13,792 with an average monthly rent of $2,557.

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 $692 to $16,523, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $13,792. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $820.

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