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Brisa At Shadowlake
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$1,160 - $1,865
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Brisa At Shadowlake

2840 Shadowbriar DrHouston, TX 77077
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Plaza at Westchase
$1,183 - $1,741
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Plaza at Westchase

2601 Woodland Park DrHouston, TX 77077
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Oak Crest
$1,249 - $2,016
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Oak Crest

12025 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77082
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Trails of Ashford
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trails of Ashford

12710 Brant Rock DrHouston, TX 77082

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Elate Royal Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elate Royal Oaks

11805 Meadowglen LnHouston, TX 77082
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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 Hudson at Westchase Apartments in the Westchase neighborhood priced from $720. 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
Hudson at Westchase ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Medium1BR,1BA$720
La Cordoba Apartments0x1 AStudio,1BA$725
Mia LXMI Westchase EastB1BR,1BA$745
Waters at Westchase ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$750
Grand at Westchase1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
The Edison1x11BR,1BA$790
Westchase Creek Apartment HomesSomersetStudio,1BA$800
Vista at Westchase1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$815
Mia LXMI Westchase WestA3R1BR,1BA$825
The Park at PisaA11BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alief, TX and Nearby

As of June 02, 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 B2 Model at Brisa At Shadowlake starting at $1,400 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Royal Oaks 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
Brisa At ShadowlakeB22BR,2BA$1.24
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
The Edison1x12BR,1BA$1.30
Mansions Of ShadowbriarBrownstone1BR,1BA$1.13
Hudson at Westchase ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.12
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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $720 at Hudson at Westchase Apartments.

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 $925 at Crosby at Westchase Apartments.

What is the most affordable Alief Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alief Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jadestone and starts from $1,332.

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