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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Houston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Houston, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Houston, TX area range in price from $250 to $29,268 with an overall median price of $3,357. The three Houston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pleasantville Area at $745, Bellfort at $661, and Chelsea Manor at $875. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Houston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Pleasantville Area$745$7451
Bellfort$1,030$66162
Chelsea Manor$1,062$8752
Glenbrook Valley$1,195$66180
Meadow Creek Village$1,200$559152
Park Place$1,260$661158
Fall Creek$1,299$570152
Milby Dale$1,300$9503
Hidden Forest$1,328$620176
Briar Glen$1,337$1,06725

Cheapest Available Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Houston, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at St. James Village in the San Pablo neighborhood priced from $250. Siegel Suites Houston in the Northpointe West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $354. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Houston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$250
Siegel Suites HoustonStudioStudio,1BA$354
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$477
Westheimer Garden Villas1x11BR,1BA$477
BLUESTEM APARTMENTSA11BR,1BA$479
Summit at Renaissance ParkA11BR,1BA$488
Northwest Corners1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$525
Stonegate1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$549
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesTrinity2BR,2BA$558

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $0.94 price per square foot C1 Model at South Rice Apartments in the in the Uptown Houston neighborhood starting from $1,244. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the Colorado Model at Cypress Creek at Fayridge Drive Apartment Homes starting at $1,145 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Greater Hobby neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South Rice ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$0.94
Cypress Creek at Fayridge Drive Apartment HomesColorado3BR,2BA$0.94
One Town ParkC13BR,2BA$0.56
Twelve620B12BR,2BA$0.86
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.28
BLUESTEM APARTMENTSA11BR,1BA$0.62
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$0.66
Westheimer Garden Villas1x11BR,1BA$0.71
Summit at Renaissance ParkA11BR,1BA$0.81
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

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Houston, TX Area Reviews

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Teddy • 4+ years in Houston

April 3, 2025

I 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, 2025

It's a great place to raise a family, as there are plenty of activities, educational opportunities, parks, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions about Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Houston?

There are currently 5689 Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $250 to $29,268. There are also 9919 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Houston ranging from $575 to $35,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Houston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Houston ranges from $575 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,108.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Houston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Houston range from $613 to $19,922, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $820.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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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.