Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX from $367 (2,401 Rentals)

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The Palms at Cypress Station

The Redford

Rock Creek at Hollow Tree

3257 Winbern St

Sedona Pointe

Salado at Cityview

Sunset Crossing

14149 Force St

5249 Clay St

Sedona Square

12211 Fondren Rd

Hudson at Westchase Apartments

The Plaza at Hobby Airport

Royal Phoenician

The Arden Cypress Station

Crescent At Cityview

Serena Village 2 Apartments

Woods On Lamonte

Walden Pond

Siena on Westheimer

Serena Forest Apartments

Huntington Glen

Vivo Living Willowbrook

Pine Creek Apartments

Willow Bend Apartments

The Terrace at Sam Houston

6816 Donlen St

Adobe Springs Apartments

3629 N MacGregor Way

Park Place Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Houston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Houston Studio Apartments | $1,302 | $354 | $10,000+ |
Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $367 | $10,000+ |
Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $613 | $10,000+ |
Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,954 | $820 | $10,000+ |
Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,405 | $835 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around Houston, TX
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Houston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Houston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Houston is under $599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Houston?
The cheapest apartment in Houston is Creekbend Gardens which is listed at $367, while the average apartment in Houston costs $3,397.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 18,449 regular apartments in 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 Houston?
Cheap apartments in Houston have an average cost of $381 which is $3,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.