
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alief Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (16 Rentals)
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Alief, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alief?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Alief Studio Apartments | $749 | $698 | $800 |
Alief 1 Bedroom Apartments | $972 | $691 | $2,817 |
Alief 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $767 | $3,326 |
Alief 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $1,332 | $1,447 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Alief Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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Cheapest Available Alief Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alief area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Huntington Glen priced from $659. Sunset Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $698. Here are the most affordable Alief apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
---|---|---|---|
Huntington Glen | A2-P | 1BR,1BA | $659 |
Sunset Crossing | A1 | Studio,1BA | $698 |
Sedona Square | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $721 |
Cantera | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $767 |
Casa Nube | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alief, TX
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alief area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath B Model at The Victorian in the in the Alief neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Alief apartment is the 2X1 Model at The Claridge Apartments starting at $1,075 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Alief neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alief apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Victorian | 2 Bed 2 Bath B | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
The Claridge Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Huntington Glen | B1-D | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
La Solera | B0-D | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Parque at Bellaire | 1 Bed 1 Bath 748 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Cantera | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Magnolia Terrace | Iris | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Sedona Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Sunset Crossing | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.37 |
Summer Stone | 0 Bed 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.41 |
Getting Around the Alief Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Alief Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alief?
The cheapest apartment in Alief is Huntington Glen which is listed at $659, while the average apartment in Alief costs $1,382.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alief?
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 2 regular apartments in Alief that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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