Cheap Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX from $300 (2,869 Rentals)

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Learn about Houston and the best places to live with original content written by our Houston Local Expert Lori Rosario

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Houston, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Houston, TX area range in price from $250 to $29,211 with an overall median price of $3,360. The three Houston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pleasantville Area at $725, Bellfort at $661, and Glenbrook Valley at $661. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Houston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pleasantville Area$725$7251
Bellfort$1,030$66160
Glenbrook Valley$1,195$66181
Meadow Creek Village$1,200$610160
Park Place$1,250$661153
Fall Creek$1,299$699138
Allendale$1,300$661147
Meadowbrook Allendale$1,300$699139
Newport$1,321$39211
Ryon$1,350$9004

Cheapest Available Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Houston, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at St. James Village in the San Pablo neighborhood priced from $250. Siegel Suites Houston in the Northpointe West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $354. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Houston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$250
Siegel Suites HoustonStudioStudio,1BA$354
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
Westheimer Garden Villas1x11BR,1BA$477
BLUESTEM APARTMENTSA11BR,1BA$479
Summit at Renaissance ParkA11BR,1BA$488
Northwest Corners1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$525
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesTrinity2BR,2BA$558
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$599
Stonegate1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $0.99 price per square foot CR Model at Roundhill Townhomes in the in the Cypress Forest Lakes neighborhood starting from $1,665. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the 3/2 Model at Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou starting at $649 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roundhill TownhomesCR3BR,2.5BA$0.99
Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou3/23BR,2BA$0.52
Sapphire Resort Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.99
One Town ParkC13BR,2BA$0.56
Casa PazARROYO2BR,2BA$0.95
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.28
BLUESTEM APARTMENTSA11BR,1BA$0.62
Westheimer Garden Villas1x11BR,1BA$0.71
Summit at Renaissance ParkA11BR,1BA$0.81
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

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Houston Overview

What comes to mind when you think about Houston, Texas? Is it big ol’ oil refineries with old construction? Well, that’s a far cry from one of the fastest growing cities in the nation that’s ranked fourth in America. Houston is not a city you should dismiss so quickly, this Bayou City is home to a whopping 26 Fortune 500 companies and the number one job creator in all of America. Throw in a vibrant restaurant and entertainment scene and you’ve won your case for Houston, Texas as the best place to live in America.

Why live in Houston, TX?

Houston is pretty big, and this is one of the top reasons why you should consider making your home here. You won’t feel limited when it comes to housing and best of all, it enjoys some of the lowest housing costs in America. If you compare Houston to 20 of the most populous metros, its housing prices are 36.6 percent below the average rate. Another appealing aspect of Houston is that there’s something for every age, social status and stage in life. Whether you are looking for an upscale luxury apartment in Houston, a three-bedroom house with a playground or a reclusive condo in the suburbs, you are sure to find the perfect place to call home.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Houston, TX

Ranked #2

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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

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Teddy • 4+ years in Houston

April 3, 2025

I grew up in H-town. Its a good place to live. Plenty of stuff to do and great restaurants abound. I recommend living on the Northwest side though. Like out in the Cypress area off 290. Its a little out of town, but you have everything you need there.

Lori • 2+ years in Houston

February 25, 2025

It's a great place to raise a family, as there are plenty of activities, educational opportunities, parks, etc.

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 $3,360.

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 20,784 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 $346 which is $3,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston, TX

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Houston is a huge city, and it’s still growing, which makes it one of the most sought after places in the country to move.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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