Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (47 Rentals)
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2646 Persa St, Unit 2646 1/2 Persa St Apt 1

Memorial Towers Apartments

5400 Memorial Dr

The Place at Greenway

2322 Richton St

2643 Greenbriar Dr

Bayou on the Bend

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Gables CityWalk

Gables Cityscape

Marq 31

2414 Mimosa Dr

Gables Revere Upper Kirby

Park at River Oaks

3224 Timmons Ln, Unit 163

Sunrise by the Park
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Alexan Memorial

3312 Greenbriar Dr

Virage

The Anderson at River Oaks

2327 Branard St

The Flats at West Alabama

La Maison at River Oaks

Gables Upper Kirby

Alexan River Oaks

2311 hazy knoll Ln

2514 Kingston St

3235 Greenbriar Dr

3224 Timmons Ln

2828 Greenbriar Dr

2829 Timmons Ln

3333 Weslayan St

2225 Mimosa Dr

2119 Westheimer Rd

3271 Sul Ross St

3944 W Alabama St, Unit 1

2403 Branard St
River Oaks, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Oaks?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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River Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,763 | $997 | $5,047 |
River Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $955 | $5,002 |
River Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,105 | $1,106 | $7,708 |
River Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,446 | $1,301 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available River Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Oaks area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Sendera At Greenway priced from $990. Memorial Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $997. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sendera At Greenway | D | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Memorial Towers Apartments | E2 | Studio,1BA | $997 |
Bayou on the Bend | Z1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
Avalon Square Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
Gables Cityscape | AG | 1BR,1BA | $1,192 |
Gables CityWalk | AMHERST | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
The Gael | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Cabochon at River Oaks | Topaz | 1BR,1BA | $1,361 |
The Place at Greenway | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, TX
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $1.38 price per square foot B3 Model at The Place at Greenway in the in the College Court Place neighborhood starting from $1,415. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the B Model at Park at River Oaks starting at $1,421 with a $1.54 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Place at Greenway | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Park at River Oaks | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
The Essex House | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Memorial Towers Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
The Carlton | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
The Cabochon at River Oaks | Topaz | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Sendera At Greenway | E | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Avalon Square Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Gables CityWalk | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
The Gael | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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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?
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- 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 $997.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment is $990 at Sendera At Greenway.
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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