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

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Garden Oaks Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Oaks Village

4411 N Shepherd DrHouston, TX 77018
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Southern Gables
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southern Gables

505 ThorntonHouston, TX 77018
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Redstone Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redstone Apartments

5401 Werner StHouston, TX 77076
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4742 Yale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

4742 Yale Apartments

4742 Yale StHouston, TX 77018
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The Beatriz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Beatriz

5135 North FwyHouston, TX 77022
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Independence Heights, Houston, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AvenueNA1BR,1BA$829
MelroseClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$849
Villa Nueva ApartmentsA1-C 1x11BR,1BA$859
4742 Yale Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$874
74 LyerlyPlan EFF1BR,1BA$875
Vintage at 18th Street1x1 NONRENOVATED1BR,1BA$899
Donovan Village ApartmentsTwo bed one bath Standard2BR,1BA$919
The Blanca ApartmentsC1 - 3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,162
CO/OP Farmers MarketModernist (60)1BR,1BA$1,213
Smart Living at Garden Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
316 Thornton Rd3 Bed 3.5 Bath3BR,3.5BA$1.41
The Catania2x12BR,1BA$1.29
Apex2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Vintage at 18th Street2x1 RENOVATED2BR,1BA$1.62
Donovan Village ApartmentsTwo bed one bath Standard2BR,1BA$1.11
The Blanca ApartmentsC1 - 3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.45
Smart Living at Garden Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57
4742 Yale Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Villa Nueva ApartmentsA1-R 1x11BR,1BA$1.42
The AvenueNA1BR,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

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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