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The Lofts at 3402

The Terraces on Brompton Apartments

Memorial Towers Apartments

Nottingham Residences

Arise St. Gregory's Beach

The Riviera at Clear Lake

The Emile

Crossings at Berkley Square

Crossings at St. Charles

Kings Reserve Willowbrook

The Westbriar

Chasewood Apartments

Aviara

Colonies Landing Apartments

KENSINGTON CROSSINGS

6Ten at Med Center Apartments

Sommerall Station

The Retreat at Steeplechase

Monarch Medical Center

Zocalo

The Life at Grand Oaks

Creekstone Apartments

Perla Park Ten

Galleria Oaks

Catalina Village

Gramercy Park

Stoneridge on the 8

The Place at Greenway

Centre at Columbia Court

The Lodge at West Oaks

Sola Westchase

Upland Park Townhomes

Siegel Select Houston

Discovery at Mandolin Apartment Homes

Chandler Park Apartment Homes

Richmond Estates

Plaza at Westchase

Terra at Piney Point Apartments

Reserve by the Lake

The Lodge at Spring Shadows
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 | $1,299 | $354 | $10,000+ |
Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $367 | $10,000+ |
Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $613 | $10,000+ |
Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $749 | $9,500 |
Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $835 | $3,500 |
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.
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 $2,338.
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 20,542 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 $384 which is $1,954 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.