Cheap Apartments for Rent in Port Arthur, TX from $600 (44 Rentals)

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Autumn Chase Park
Studio Apartments

Autumn Chase Park

4201 Lake Arthur DrPort Arthur, TX 77642

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Cedar Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Ridge Apartments

7601 9th AvePort Arthur, TX 77642
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Palm Harbor Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Harbor Apartments

4001 Memorial BlvdPort Arthur, TX 77640
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The Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Pointe

1401-1501 Poole AvePort Arthur, TX 77642
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Encore At 9th Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Encore At 9th Avenue

3609 Jimmy Johnson BlvdPort Arthur, TX 77642
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Port Arthur Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Port Arthur Townhomes

3500 Turtle Creek DrPort Arthur, TX 77642
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Pebble Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pebble Creek

4251 Jimmy Johnson BlvdPort Arthur, TX 77642
property at 2926 Nall St

2926 Nall St

Port NechesTX77651

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Royal Neches
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Neches

2345 Nall StPort Neches, TX 77651
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Hillcrest Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

1516 S 27th StNederland, TX 77627
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Chateau Nederland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Nederland

1003 Avenue BNederland, TX 77627
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Summit Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Apartments

2152 MerrimanPort Neches, TX 77651
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The Palms
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms

877 Ridgewood DrPort Neches, TX 77651
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Tropicana Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tropicana Apartments

5035 Monroe StGroves, TX 77619
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Matterhorn Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Matterhorn Apartments

711 Ridgewood DrPort Neches, TX 77651
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Port Arthur, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Port Arthur, TX

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Nederland$1,508$69523
South Beaumont$1,600$70020
Port Arthur Groves$6,460$69530

Cheapest Available Port Arthur Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Port Arthur, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 6426 Hansen Blvd in the Port Arthur Groves neighborhood priced from $695. Autumn Chase Park in the Port Arthur Groves neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Port Arthur apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6426 Hansen Blvd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Autumn Chase ParkStudioStudio,1BA$700
The Concord Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
The PointeOne Bedroom, One Bathroom, 680 SQFT1BR,1BA$800
Legacy Senior Housing1x1-A2-601BR,1BA$883
Avery TraceAffordable One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$922
Carriage Park Apartments2 Bedroom Units B2BR,2BA$925
Bent Tree ApartmentsA - Upgrade2BR,1BA$985
Pebble Creek1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
Cambridge in the Groves1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port Arthur, TX

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Port Arthur area is the $1.13 price per square foot C - Upgrade Model at Bent Tree Apartments in the in the Port Arthur Groves neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Port Arthur apartment is the 2 Bedroom Units B Model at Carriage Park Apartments starting at $925 with a $0.88 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bent Tree ApartmentsC - Upgrade3BR,2BA$1.13
Carriage Park Apartments2 Bedroom Units B2BR,2BA$0.88
The Concord Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
The AvenueLucca1BR,1BA$1.47
Legacy Senior Housing1x1-A2-601BR,1BA$1.21
The PointeOne Bedroom, One Bathroom, 660 SQFT1BR,1BA$1.33
Avery TraceAffordable One Bedroom Apartment Home1BR,1BA$1.40
Seahawk LandingB1 Two-Person Suite (rate per bed)1BR,1BA$1.09
Encore At 9th AvenueFLOOR PLAN A1BR,1BA$1.23
6426 Hansen Blvd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.16

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Getting Around Port Arthur, TX

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Port Arthur Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Port Arthur?

The cheapest apartment in Port Arthur is 6426 Hansen Blvd which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Port Arthur costs $3,189.

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 22 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 $211 which is $2,978 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Port Arthur.

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