
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Independence Heights Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (27 Rentals)
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The Avenue

Melrose

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Independence Heights, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Independence Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Independence Heights Studio Apartments | $1,440 | $1,280 | $1,610 |
Independence Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $800 | $5,847 |
Independence Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $930 | $9,027 |
Independence Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,206 | $1,162 | $6,910 |
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Cheapest Available Independence Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Independence Heights area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Avenue priced from $829. Melrose has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Independence Heights apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Avenue | NA | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Melrose | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Villa Nueva Apartments | A1-C 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
4742 Yale Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
74 Lyerly | Plan EFF | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Vintage at 18th Street | 1x1 NONRENOVATED | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Donovan Village Apartments | Two bed one bath Standard | 2BR,1BA | $919 |
The Blanca Apartments | C1 - 3 Bed/1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,162 |
CO/OP Farmers Market | Modernist (60) | 1BR,1BA | $1,213 |
Smart Living at Garden Oaks | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Heights, TX
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Independence Heights area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3 Bed 3.5 Bath Model at 316 Thornton Rd in the in the Independence Heights neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Independence Heights apartment is the 2x1 Model at The Catania starting at $1,230 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Independence Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Independence Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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316 Thornton Rd | 3 Bed 3.5 Bath | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.41 |
The Catania | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Apex | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Vintage at 18th Street | 2x1 RENOVATED | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Donovan Village Apartments | Two bed one bath Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
The Blanca Apartments | C1 - 3 Bed/1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Smart Living at Garden Oaks | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
4742 Yale Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Villa Nueva Apartments | A1-R 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
The Avenue | NA | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Getting Around the Independence Heights Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
61 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
48 / 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 Independence Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Independence Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Independence Heights is The Avenue which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Independence Heights costs $2,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Independence Heights?
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 13 regular apartments in Independence Heights 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 Independence Heights?
Cheap apartments in Independence Heights have an average cost of $703 which is $1,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Independence Heights.
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