
Gated Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX Under $1,200 (748 Rentals)


Smart Living at Cypress Creek Apartment Homes

Stella at The Medical Center

Serenity at Cityside

Casa Agave

Arbor on Richmond Apartments

Canal Street Flats

Woods On Lamonte

Campbell Grove Apartments

Hayden at Enclave
Houston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Vintage at 18th Street

Gramercy Park

The Emile

MAA Greenwood Forest

Caroline at Memorial

Birchway Perry Road

Allora New Forest

55 Fifty at Northwest Crossing

Woodlake on the Bayou Apartments

Lakebridge Apartments

Woods of Spring Grove Apartments

The Domain at Ellington

Skylar Pointe

Weston Medical Center Apartments

5401 Chimney Rock

Haven at Liberty Hills

La Solera

The Avenue

Hermann Park Lofts

Adobe Springs Apartments

Huntington Glen

Residences at the MED

Midtown Terrace Suites

The Standard at Champions

Prose South Main

Aria at Almeda

Smart Living on Cullen Apartment Homes

Smart Living at Telephone

Tuscany Apartments

Lanesborough Apartments

The Pointe at West Lake

Artisan West

Palms on Westheimer Apartments

Centre at Columbia Court
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 | $1,303 | $354 | $10,000+ |
Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $367 | $10,000+ |
Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $613 | $10,000+ |
Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,527 | $737 | $9,500 |
Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $835 | $3,500 |
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Houston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Houston?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Houston is at Twelve620 listed at $417.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Houston Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Houston is $1,823.
What is the largest Gated Houston Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Houston is a 4,159 square feet unit starting from $2,400 at Market Square Tower.
What is the average size for Houston Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Houston is currently at 657 sq ft.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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