Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Houston Neighborhood of Pasadena, TX from $445 (335 Rentals)

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The Oberon
$749 - $1,400
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The Oberon

2802 Westside DrPasadena, TX 77502
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Park on Burke
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$924 - $1,567
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Park on Burke

4747 Burke RdPasadena, TX 77504
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Willow Springs
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$1,051 - $1,652
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Willow Springs

3402 Preston RdPasadena, TX 77505
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Veranda Village
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda Village

3635 Shaver StPasadena, TX 77504
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Oak Pointe
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Oak Pointe

1111 Burke RdPasadena, TX 77506
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Queens Lane
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Queens Lane

2525 Allen Genoa RdPasadena, TX 77502
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Alta Vista
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alta Vista

621 S Richey StPasadena, TX 77506
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Emerald Pointe
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Emerald Pointe

920 Houston AvePasadena, TX 77502
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Main Village
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Main Village

1004 S Main StPasadena, TX 77506
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The Pointe
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The Pointe

4101 S Shaver StPasadena, TX 77504
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Greentree Apartments
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Greentree Apartments

502 E Sam Houston PkyPasadena, TX 77503
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Cheapest Available Southeast Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Houston area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Marina Club priced from $541. Lakes at Madera 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
Marina ClubEStudio,1BA$541
Lakes at MaderaA11BR,1BA$599
Las VillasStudioStudio,1BA$625
Quay Point ApartmentsThe StratfordStudio,1BA$635
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$640
Villa SierraA1UG1BR,1BA$649
Alta VistaStudioStudio,1BA$650
Timber Ridge1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$667
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$670
Providence at BaytownA2 1X11BR,1BA$681

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Houston, TX

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Houston area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at The Redford in the in the Greater Hobby neighborhood starting from $1,381. The second greatest value Southeast Houston apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath - C1 Layout Model at The Selena starting at $1,299 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Sonoma Ranch 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.
The Redford3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.13
The Selena3 Bed/2 Bath - C1 Layout3BR,2BA$1.12
Sapphire Resort Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Strawberry Flats ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
AltmonteD2BR,1BA$1.14
Woodforest Pines Condominiums2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.08
Waterside ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.10
Cherrybrook PlaceA1A1BR,1BA$1.09
Riverwalk ApartmentsThe Pine U1BR,1BA$1.10
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$0.90

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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!

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 $681.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Houston is Lakes at Madera which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Southeast Houston costs $1,229.

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 239 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 $341 which is $888 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Houston.

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