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Aria at Stancliff

Lakefront Villas

Oaks at Wayside Apartments

Crossings at Hillcroft

Dakota at Shepherd

4529 Maggie St, Unit 4527 maggie street front

Astor Tanglewood

Villas at Cypresswood Apartments

Windsor at West University

The James River Oaks

The Circle at Hermann Park

Park at Armand Bayou

Resia Ten Oaks

Vintage Park Apartments

Gables 6464 San Felipe

22Hundred

The Viv on West Dallas

Villas at Huffmeister

Artistry Design District

COOP WATERWORKS

Calais Midtown

The Grand on Memorial

SYNC Med Center

Heritage Senior Residences 55+ Active Adult

The McCarthy at Memorial City

SYNC at Green Trails

MAA Park Point

Villas at Hermann Park

M5250

Coop at Summer Street

Windsor Shepherd

SkyHouse River Oaks Apartments

Meridian City South

Sawyer Heights Lofts

Midtown Grove

Hermann Park Lofts

Park on Napoli

Kimberley Parkside

Modera Garden Oaks

Eighteen25 Downtown
Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Houston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Houston Studio Apartments | $1,300 | $354 | $10,000+ |
Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $367 | $10,000+ |
Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $613 | $10,000+ |
Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,604 | $820 | $10,000+ |
Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,416 | $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
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.
Houston, TX Area Reviews
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February 25, 2025It'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 $3,436.
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 18,749 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 $340 which is $3,096 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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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.