Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Houston Neighborhood of Pasadena, TX from $500 (268 Rentals)

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1216 Wafer St

PasadenaTX77506

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4820 Oak Ave

PasadenaTX77503

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1125 Ann

PasadenaTX77506

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Veranda Village
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda Village

3635 Shaver StPasadena, TX 77504
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Emerald Pointe
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Pointe

920 Houston AvePasadena, TX 77502
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Oak Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Pointe

1111 Burke RdPasadena, TX 77506
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Queens Lane
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Queens Lane

2525 Allen Genoa RdPasadena, TX 77502
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Greentree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greentree Apartments

502 E Sam Houston PkyPasadena, TX 77503
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The Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Pointe

4101 S Shaver StPasadena, TX 77504
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Main Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Main Village

1004 S Main StPasadena, TX 77506
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1102 Ann
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1102 Ann

1102 AnnPasadena, TX 77506
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Southeast Houston, Pasadena, 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 Lofts at Hartsook priced from $514. Sycamore Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Southeast Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$514
Sycamore FlatsUnit A1BR,1BA$599
Timber Ridge1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$599
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$636
Bay House Apartments1B-1B1BR,1BA$639
Park at Clear LakeThe Apollo1BR,1BA$666
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$675
Providence at BaytownA2 1X11BR,1BA$681
Gateway at Ellington1A1BR,1BA$683
Lakes at MaderaA11BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Houston, TX

As of August 19, 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 The Belmont Model at Quay Point Apartments starting at $935 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Strawberry Glen 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
Quay Point ApartmentsThe Belmont2BR,2BA$0.94
Sapphire Resort Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Delta ResidenceDR 1x11BR,1BA$0.80
Strawberry Flats ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Cherrybrook PlaceB1B2BR,1BA$1.11
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$0.87
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$0.79
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Bay House Apartments1B-1B1BR,1BA$1.08

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Southeast Houston, Pasadena, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for East Houston, TX. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Southeast Houston Neighborhood in Pasadena, TX

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $699.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Houston is Lofts at Hartsook which is listed at $514, while the average apartment in Southeast Houston costs $4,910.

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 197 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 $218 which is $4,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Houston.

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