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Oak Crest
$1,017 - $2,096
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Oak Crest

12025 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77082
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Plaza at Westchase
$1,089 - $1,909
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Plaza at Westchase

2601 Woodland Park DrHouston, TX 77077
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Brisa At Shadowlake
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$1,137 - $1,935
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Brisa At Shadowlake

2840 Shadowbriar DrHouston, TX 77077
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Vanderbilt Lodge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vanderbilt Lodge

12660 MedfieldHouston, TX 77082
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Trails of Ashford
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trails of Ashford

12710 Brant Rock DrHouston, TX 77082

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Elate Royal Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elate Royal Oaks

11805 Meadowglen LnHouston, TX 77082
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The Ultimate Guide to Houston Apartment Living: Neighborhoods, Culture, and Community

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Alief, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alief Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alief, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Edison in the Westchase neighborhood priced from $680. La Cordoba Apartments in the Terra Del Sol neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alief apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Edison1x11BR,1BA$680
La Cordoba Apartments0x1 AStudio,1BA$725
Waters at Westchase ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$750
Hudson at Westchase ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Medium1BR,1BA$770
Grand at Westchase1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Westchase Creek Apartment HomesSomersetStudio,1BA$800
Mia LXMI Westchase EastBG1BR,1BA$800
The Arden WestchaseA2 - Renovated1BR,1BA$802
Vista at Westchase1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$805
The Park at PisaA11BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alief, TX and Nearby

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alief area is the $0.99 price per square foot C1 Model at Golden Village Townhomes in the in the Alief neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Alief apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Georgian Townhomes starting at $1,350 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Eldridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alief apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Golden Village TownhomesC13BR,2.5BA$0.99
Georgian Townhomes2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2.5BA$1.00
One Town ParkB42BR,2BA$1.21
The Aubrey2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Park On Eldridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Town Home1BR,1.5BA$1.23
Mansions Of ShadowbriarBrownstone1BR,1BA$1.12
Hudson at Westchase ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.19
Parque at Bellaire1 Bed 1 Bath 710 SF1BR,1BA$1.27
The Park at PisaA11BR,1BA$1.27
Waters at Westchase ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.25

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Houston, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect H-Town Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alief Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alief?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alief is at La Cordoba Apartments listed at $725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alief Apartment is $680 at The Edison.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alief is starting from $905 at Parque at Bellaire.

What is the most affordable Alief Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alief Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hudson at Westchase Apartments and starts from $1,315.

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