Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Houston Neighborhood of Pasadena, TX from $500 (287 Rentals)

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1216 Wafer St

PasadenaTX77506

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4820 Oak Ave

PasadenaTX77503

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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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Sycamore Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Flats

4831 Sycamore AvePasadena, TX 77503
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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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Main Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Main Village

1004 S Main StPasadena, TX 77506
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The Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Pointe

4101 S Shaver StPasadena, TX 77504
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STVP Ann St Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

STVP Ann St Apartments

1102 AnnPasadena, TX 77506
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jackson Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

jackson Garden

1010 Jackson AvePasadena, TX 77506
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Quarters on Red Bluff
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quarters on Red Bluff

2300 Red Bluff RdPasadena, TX 77506
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Pecan Place Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pecan Place Apartments

2001 Jenkins RdPasadena, 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. The Redford has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $592. Here are the most affordable Southeast Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$514
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$592
Providence at BaytownA2 1X11BR,1BA$681
Crossings at Alderson Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | B1BR,1BA$685
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$685
The Park at MonzaModena1BR,1BA$689
Oaks at GreenviewA11BR,1BA$699
Lakes at MaderaA11BR,1BA$699
Inverness BaytownA3 (1x1)1BR,1BA$705
The Park at VittoriaMessina1BR,1BA$709

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Houston, TX

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Houston area is the $0.85 price per square foot F Model at Palms at Baytown in the in the Eastpoint neighborhood starting from $1,145. The second greatest value Southeast Houston apartment is the The Belmont Model at Quay Point Apartments starting at $915 with a $0.92 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 BaytownF3BR,2BA$0.85
Quay Point ApartmentsThe Belmont2BR,2BA$0.92
The Park at AvianoMessina2BR,1BA$1.11
Sapphire Resort Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.11
Cherrybrook PlaceB1B2BR,1BA$1.10
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$0.89
The Park at MonzaModena1BR,1BA$1.03
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$0.79
The Park at VittoriaMessina1BR,1BA$1.11
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07

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Southeast Houston, Pasadena, TX

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $709.

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 $6,070.

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 175 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 $149 which is $5,921 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Houston.

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