Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Independence Heights Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (20 Rentals)

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638 Heidrich St

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

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Redstone Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redstone Apartments

5401 Werner StHouston, TX 77076
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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 $849. Villa Nueva Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $859. Here are the most affordable Independence Heights apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AvenueNA1BR,1BA$849
Villa Nueva ApartmentsA1-C 1x11BR,1BA$859
Vintage at 18th Street1x1TH VINTAGE1BR,1BA$899
Donovan Village ApartmentsTwo bed one bath Standard2BR,1BA$919
The Catania2x12BR,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Heights, TX

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Independence Heights area is the $1.42 price per square foot Plan 2-C Model at 74 Lyerly in the in the Northside neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value Independence Heights apartment is the 2x1 Model at The Catania starting at $1,029 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Northside 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.
74 LyerlyPlan 2-C2BR,2BA$1.42
The Catania2x12BR,1BA$1.08
Donovan Village ApartmentsTwo bed one bath Standard2BR,1BA$1.11
Smart Living at Garden Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Vintage at 18th Street1x1TH RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1.59
Apex1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Villa Nueva ApartmentsA1-R 1x11BR,1BA$1.42
The AvenueNA1BR,1BA$1.51
Dakota at ShepherdE2Studio ,1BA$2.25
Reserve at Garden OaksA11BR,1BA$2.24

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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 $849, while the average apartment in Independence Heights costs $2,410.

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 150 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 $715 which is $1,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Independence Heights.

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.

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