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The Lodge at West Oaks

The Terraces on Brompton Apartments

The Lofts at 3402

Westmount at London Park

Memorial Towers Apartments

Nottingham Residences

Arise St. Gregory's Beach

Crossings at St. Charles

Crossings at Berkley Square

Connection at Buffalo Pointe Apartments

Chasewood Apartments

Colonies Landing Apartments

6Ten at Med Center Apartments

The Retreat at Steeplechase

The Emile

The Lodge at Spring Shadows

Chandler Park Apartment Homes

The Life at Grand Oaks

Zocalo

Aventura 1414

Perla Park Ten

Reserve at Eagle Landing

Tiburon

Haven at Briargrove

Aventura on Briar Forest

Catalina Village

The Place at Greenway

The Link

Upland Park Townhomes

Siegel Select Houston

Creekstone Apartments

Advenir at Wynstone

Vibe Med Center

Richmond Estates

Hollow Tree Park

Reserve by the Lake

Centre at Columbia Court

Gramercy Park

KENSINGTON CROSSINGS

Trails At Eldridge Parkway

Palms at Clear Lake
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 | $1,279 | $354 | $7,263 |
Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $367 | $10,000+ |
Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $613 | $10,000+ |
Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $820 | $10,000+ |
Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,941 | $835 | $10,000+ |
Explore Houston
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
Teddy • 4+ years in Houston
April 3, 2025I 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, 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 $3,229.
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 19,546 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 $337 which is $2,892 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.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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.