Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kemah, TX from $700 (23 Rentals)

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Lake Haven
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Haven

1051 Columbia Memorial PkwyKemah, TX 77565
Senior Living
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Banyan Cove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Banyan Cove

3001 E League City PkyLeague City, TX 77573

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219 Jackson Ave
Studio Apartments

219 Jackson Ave

219 Jackson AveBacliff, TX 77518
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Century South Shore
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Century South Shore

2800 E League City PkyLeague City, TX 77573

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kemah, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Kemah, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kemah Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Clear Lake Shores$4,875$2,3003

Cheapest Available Kemah Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kemah, TX is a Studio unit found at Coral Bay in the Oak Ridge Meadows neighborhood priced from $809. Bar Harbor Apartment Homes in the Oak Ridge Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kemah apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coral BayStudio AStudio,1BA$809
Bar Harbor Apartment HomesA1- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$815
Villas By the BayNaples1BR,1BA$845
Shor on Clear LakeThe Anchor1BR,1BA$875
Infinity at Seabrook (formerly Groves at Seabrook)A1 - 1x11BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kemah, TX

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kemah area is the $1.51 price per square foot Cotton Wood B3 Model at The Huntington at Kemah - 55+ Senior Living in the in the Waterford Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Kemah apartment is the Galveston Model at Summerbrooke starting at $1,360 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Tuscan Lakes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kemah apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Huntington at Kemah - 55+ Senior LivingCotton Wood B32BR,2BA$1.51
SummerbrookeGalveston2BR,1BA$1.51
South Shore LakesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Shor on Clear LakeThe Anchor1BR,1BA$1.36
Regatta BayA11BR,1BA$1.64
Infinity at Seabrook (formerly Groves at Seabrook)A1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1.39
Apollo Palms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Villas By the BayNaples1BR,1BA$1.51
Teakwood at SeabrookA11BR,1BA$1.73
Bar Harbor Apartment HomesA1R- Newly Upgraded!1BR,1BA$1.69

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Kemah Overview

Located near scenic Galveston Bay, Kemah has blossomed into a thriving small city. Boasting an economic base largely focused upon tourism, this quaint and welcoming community is a fantastic option for those looking to explore the quieter side of Texas life.

Why live in Kemah, TX?

Dubbed the 'Gateway to the Bay', Kemah has much to offer potential new residents. The seaside scenery is legendary, and the charming ambiance of the city proper is flush with boutiques, eateries and retail store options. This is a city for those yearning for a place where everyone knows your name, and doors are often left unlocked. If spectacular oceanic views and a slower-paced way of life are your bread and butter, then look no further than an apartment in Kemah.

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Getting Around Kemah, TX

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kemah Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kemah Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kemah Apartment is $815 at Bar Harbor Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kemah is starting from $1,080 at Shor on Clear Lake.

What is the most affordable Kemah Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kemah Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Century South Shore and starts from $1,820.

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