Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clear Lake Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (65 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Clear Lake area of Houston.

Houston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Houston and the best places to live with original content written by our Houston Local Expert Lori Rosario

close
View Me
Nassau Bay Villa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nassau Bay Villa

130 Surf CtHouston, TX 77058
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
The Oaks at Nassau Bay
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks at Nassau Bay

18100 Nassau Bay DrHouston, TX 77058
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Regatta
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regatta

1315 NASA PkyHouston, TX 77058
close
View Me
Aurora Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aurora Flats

17700 El Camino RealHouston, TX 77058
close
View Me
Estates at Ellington
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Estates at Ellington

635 Genoa Red Bluff RdHouston, TX 77034
  • Utilities Included

Clear Lake, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clear Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clear Lake area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Bay House priced from $750. The Taylor at 525 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $759. Here are the most affordable Clear Lake apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay HouseB1BR,1BA$750
The Taylor at 5250x1Studio,1BA$759
The CoveA1Studio,1BA$770
RegattaA1BR,1BA$795
Valencia GroveA1-C1BR,1BA$799
The Brook on Bay AreaA11BR,1BA$805
Gateway at Ellington1A1BR,1BA$811
University GreenA11BR,1BA$822
Lakeshire Place Apartment Homes1BR 1BA 1B-VL1BR,1BA$825
Skylar Pointe1x11BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clear Lake, TX

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clear Lake area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3540 Firenze Dr Model at 3540 Firenze Dr in the in the Clear Lake neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Clear Lake apartment is the 1815 Sherwood Forest Cir Model at 1815 Sherwood Forest Cir starting at $2,345 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Clear Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clear Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3540 Firenze Dr3540 Firenze Dr4BR,2.5BA$0.97
1815 Sherwood Forest Cir1815 Sherwood Forest Cir4BR,2BA$1.30
518 Tresvant Dr518 Tresvant Dr3BR,2BA$1.15
Regency ParkJ13BR,2BA$1.11
Valencia GroveA1-C1BR,1BA$0.67
Harbor WalkGalveston3BR,2BA$1.13
Palms at Clear LakeTerrain2BR,1BA$1.34
Sapphire Resort Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Aero On Upper Bay1x11BR,1BA$1.19
Mariner Under The Oaks1 BedRoom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clear Lake, Houston, TX

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Texas including Clear Lake, Houston, and the greater Houston area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Clear Lake Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

6 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clear Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Clear Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clear Lake is under $840.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clear Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Clear Lake is Bay House which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Clear Lake costs $1,812.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clear Lake?

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 46 regular apartments in Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake?

Cheap apartments in Clear Lake have an average cost of $214 which is $1,598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clear Lake.

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.

decorative image for The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston, TX article

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.

decorative image for Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money article

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.

decorative image for Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs article

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.

decorative image for Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting article

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.