Cheap Homes for Rent in Independence Heights Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $900 (21 Rentals)

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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 Melrose priced from $799. The Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable Independence Heights apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MelroseClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The AvenueNA1BR,1BA$829
Villa Nueva ApartmentsA1-C 1x11BR,1BA$859
4742 Yale Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$874
74 LyerlyPlan EFF1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Heights, TX

As of April 25, 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 Jensen 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Independence Heights?

There are currently 90 Apartments for Rent in Independence Heights, TX with pricing that ranges from $799 to $8,832. There are also 110 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Independence Heights ranging from $900 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Independence Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Independence Heights ranges from $900 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,346.

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