Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (43 Rentals)

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2211 W Alabama St
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2211 W Alabama St

2211 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77098
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2322 Richton StHouston, TX 77098
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River Oaks, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Oaks area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Memorial Towers Apartments priced from $1,067. Gables Cityscape has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,132. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Memorial Towers ApartmentsE2Studio,1BA$1,067
Gables CityscapeAG1BR,1BA$1,132
Bayou on the BendZ11BR,1BA$1,159
Avalon Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,165
Sendera At GreenwayD1BR,1BA$1,167
Gables CityWalkAMHERST1BR,1BA$1,204
The GaelA11BR,1BA$1,250
VirageE11BR,1BA$1,270
The Anderson at River OaksS1Studio,1BA$1,382
The Place at GreenwayB22BR,2BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, TX

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $1.60 price per square foot C Model at Park at River Oaks in the in the College Court Place neighborhood starting from $1,779. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the B3 Model at The Place at Greenway starting at $1,415 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the College Court Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park at River OaksC1BR,1.5BA$1.60
The Place at GreenwayB32BR,2BA$1.38
The Essex HouseA51BR,1BA$1.79
Memorial Towers ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.53
The CarltonA31BR,1BA$1.80
The Cabochon at River OaksTopaz1BR,1BA$1.79
Sendera At GreenwayE1BR,1BA$1.82
Avalon Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.74
Gables CityscapeA11BR,1BA$1.86
Branard ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.59

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Getting Around the River Oaks Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 River Oaks Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Oaks?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Oaks is at Memorial Towers Apartments listed at $1,067.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment is $925 at Branard Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Oaks Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Oaks is starting from $1,400 at The Place at Greenway.

What is the most affordable River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon Square Apartments and starts from $1,720.

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