
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Port Arthur, TX from $300 (86 Rentals)
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3800 6th St

2909 7th St

Casa Del Sol Apartments

The Pointe

Avery Trace

Willow Lakes

1409 10th St

Chelsea Court

Renaissance at Lakeshore
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2004 Gulfway Dr

2925 19th St

Farnham Park

9th Avenue Station

Chance's Court Apartments

Stone Creek

3935 4th St

Sunset Way Apartments

OW Collins - 62+ & 50+ Senior Apartment

Park Central Apartments - Affordable
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Edison Square - Senior 62+ Apartments

Autumn Chase Park

Summit at Prince Hall Apartments

Normandy Apartments

Encore At 9th Avenue

Cedar Ridge Apartments

Palm Harbor Apartments

Aron's Place Apartments

Crystal Creek Park - Senior Living

Port Arthur Townhomes
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Ambroise Village

Brittany Place Townhomes

Heatherbrook Apartments - Senior Living

Pebble Creek

741 13th St

Bent Tree Apartments

1335 15th St

2425 8th Ave

931 9th Ave

931 9th Ave, Unit 2
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3501 5th St

1648 W Rev Dr Ransom Howard St

501 W 14th St

724 Orange Ave

2010 13th St

3327 Procter St

Reserve at Pinewood

1926 Thomas Blvd

1809 15th St

535 Thomas Blvd
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Port Arthur, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Port Arthur?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Port Arthur Studio Apartments | $853 | $690 | $1,300 |
| Cheap Port Arthur 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $426 | $4,064 |
| Cheap Port Arthur 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $507 | $4,850 |
| Cheap Port Arthur 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $1,125 | $2,343 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Port Arthur, TX
Pricing Updated: 07/11/2026Current apartment rentals in the Port Arthur, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Port Arthur Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Nederland | $1,418 | $725 | 48 |
| South Beaumont | $1,500 | $685 | 49 |
| Port Arthur Groves | $15,288 | $426 | 119 |
Cheapest Available Port Arthur Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Port Arthur, TX is a Studio unit found at Casa Del Sol Apartments in the Port Arthur Groves neighborhood priced from $690. The Concord Apartments in the East Orange neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Port Arthur apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Del Sol Apartments | Studio Medium Standard | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| The Concord Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Autumn Chase Park | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Normandy Apartments | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Pointe | One bedroom, One Bathroom, 650 SQFT | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Carriage Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom Unit | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Willow Lakes | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B (50% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $877 |
| Encore At 9th Avenue | FLOOR PLAN B | 1BR,1BA | $878 |
| Pebble Creek | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $987 |
| Chelsea Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port Arthur, TX
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Port Arthur area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Chance's Court Apartments in the in the Port Arthur Groves neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Port Arthur apartment is the FLOOR PLAN E Model at Encore At 9th Avenue starting at $1,420 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Port Arthur Groves neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Port Arthur apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chance's Court Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Encore At 9th Avenue | FLOOR PLAN E | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Carriage Park Apartments | 3 Bedroom Unit | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Ambroise Village | 2 Bedroom - Phase 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Normandy Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Bent Tree Apartments | B - Upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Chelsea Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The Concord Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Cambridge in the Groves | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Pointe | One Bedroom, One Bathroom, 660 SQFT | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Port Arthur Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Port Arthur?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Port Arthur is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Port Arthur?
The cheapest apartment in Port Arthur is The Concord Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Port Arthur costs $6,068.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Port Arthur?
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 78 regular apartments in Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur?
Cheap apartments in Port Arthur have an average cost of $537 which is $5,531 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Port Arthur.
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