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Caroline Uptown West

Ltd. Med Center

Stadia Med Main

Lively at Cypress Creek

Arlo Westchase

Highpoint at Cypresswood

High Point Uptown

2626 Fountain View

91Fifty

Deerwood Apartments

1300 North Post Oak

North Post Oak Lofts

Allora New Forest

Lakecrest Village

55 Fifty at Northwest Crossing

Smart Living Heights

Thrive Almeda Genoa

Melia Medical Center

Smart Living at Telephone

The Arbor at Wayforest

Sommerall Station

Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes

Circuit

Smart Living at Garden Oaks

Pinewood Apartments

Champion Townhomes on the Green

Cypress Creek at Wayside Drive Apartment Homes

Prose South Main

The Life at Clearwood

Sugar Creek Apartments

Shadow Ridge Apartments

The Life at Westpark I

Beacon at Buffalo Pointe

Cityscape

The Circle at Hermann Park

Heritage Senior Residences 55+ Active Adult

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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
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 $3,397.
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.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston, TX
Written by: Lori Rosario
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.

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.