Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (107 Rentals)

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Hollyvale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollyvale Apartments

423 Hollyvale DrHouston, TX 77060
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Imperial Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Oaks

625 Seminar DrHouston, TX 77060
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Sherwick Apartments
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Sherwick Apartments

2831 Laura Koppe RdHouston, TX 77093
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Woods of Greenbriar
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Woods of Greenbriar

906 Greens RdHouston, TX 77060
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Aldine Apartments
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Aldine Apartments

4826 Aldine Mail RdHouston, TX 77039
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Las Palmas
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Las Palmas

5601 Hamill RdHouston, TX 77039
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The Villas in the Pines
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The Villas in the Pines

15001 Crosswinds DrHouston, TX 77032
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Las Brisas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Brisas

12215 Northwood Forest DrHouston, TX 77039
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Crystal Star
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Star

9702 Crofton StHouston, TX 77016
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Villa Marbella
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Marbella

5001 Aldine MailHouston, TX 77039
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Southlake Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southlake Villas

12355 Tidwell RdHouston, TX 77044
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Lake Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at BLUESTEM APARTMENTS priced from $479. Salado at Cityview has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable Lake Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BLUESTEM APARTMENTSA11BR,1BA$479
Salado at Cityview1x1 643 SF1BR,1BA$645
Crescent At Cityview1x1 718 SF1BR,1BA$666
Skye Ridge ApartmentsModel NameStudio,1BA$699
Timber Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Serena Grove I Apartments1x1 718 SF1BR,1BA$819
Dyersdale Village1 bedroom/1 bathroom1BR,1BA$819
The Park at San Vicente1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$820
Pines at Humble ParkB11BR,1BA$825
NHH BerryA11BR,1BA$842

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Houston, TX

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Houston area is the $0.87 price per square foot 18402 Deer Crossing Dr Model at 18402 Deer Crossing Dr in the in the Lake Houston neighborhood starting from $2,920. The second greatest value Lake Houston apartment is the 18431 Sailfish Cove Dr Model at 18431 Sailfish Cove Dr starting at $2,680 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Lake Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18402 Deer Crossing Dr18402 Deer Crossing Dr5BR,3BA$0.87
18431 Sailfish Cove Dr18431 Sailfish Cove Dr4BR,3BA$0.82
15507 Liberty Bluff Dr15507 Liberty Bluff Dr4BR,2.5BA$0.78
7306 Leens Lodge Ln7306 Leens Lodge Ln4BR,2BA$0.88
12222 Zenith Ridge Way12222 Zenith Ridge Way4BR,3BA$0.86
7650 Desco Dr7650 Desco Dr4BR,2.5BA$0.83
3815 Woodlace Dr3815 Woodlace Dr3BR,2.5BA$0.84
9006 Sweet Blue Jasmine Ln9006 Sweet Blue Jasmine Ln4BR,2.5BA$0.87
5114 Bright Oak Ct5114 Bright Oak Ct4BR,2.5BA$0.88
BLUESTEM APARTMENTSA11BR,1BA$0.62

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Lake Houston, Houston, TX

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Houston, Texas. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Lake Houston Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Lake Houston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lake Houston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Houston is under $842.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Houston?

The cheapest apartment in Lake Houston is BLUESTEM APARTMENTS which is listed at $479, while the average apartment in Lake Houston costs $2,363.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Houston?

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 138 regular apartments in Lake Houston 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 Lake Houston?

Cheap apartments in Lake Houston have an average cost of $439 which is $1,924 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Houston.

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