Cheap Apartments for Rent in Baytown, TX from $500 (87 Rentals)

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Stone Brook
$1,003 - $1,884
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Stone Brook

619 Rollingbrook StBaytown, TX 77521
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Preserve at Baytown
$1,080 - $2,886
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Preserve at Baytown

2100 W Baker RdBaytown, TX 77521
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Vista at Southwinds
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$1,195 - $2,336
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Vista at Southwinds

1900 Kilgore PkyBaytown, TX 77523
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$1,260 - $2,400
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10235 Cedar Crossing StBaytown, TX 77521
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Sapphire Bay
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$1,265 - $2,434
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Sapphire Bay

99 W Cedar Bayou Lynchburg RdBaytown, TX 77521
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The Bennett Baytown
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$1,293 - $4,419
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The Bennett Baytown

2200 W Baker RdBaytown, TX 77521
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Marina Club
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marina Club

1200 Missouri StBaytown, TX 77520
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Palms at Baytown
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palms at Baytown

1000 N Northwood StBaytown, TX 77521
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Inverness Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Inverness Gardens

1300 E James StBaytown, TX 77520

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Inverness Baytown
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Inverness Baytown

907 N Pruett StBaytown, TX 77520
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Bay Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Oaks

1700 Bob Smith RdBaytown, TX 77521
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Laguna Azul Apartments
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Laguna Azul Apartments

1200 Northwood StBaytown, TX 77521
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Bay Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Terrace

1502 Nolan RdBaytown, TX 77520
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West Lodge Apartments
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West Lodge Apartments

4219 W Baker RdBaytown, TX 77521
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The Verve
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Verve

3201 Garth RdBaytown, TX 77521
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Cameo Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cameo Place

1507 N 10th StBaytown, TX 77520
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Cheapest Available Baytown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Baytown, TX is a Studio unit found at Marina Club in the Baytown neighborhood priced from $541. The Park at Monza in the Baytown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baytown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marina ClubEStudio,1BA$541
The Park at Monza1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$649
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$675
Providence at BaytownA2 1X11BR,1BA$681
Lakes at MaderaA11BR,1BA$699
Village at Baytown1 Bed1BR,1BA$700
Bay Terrace1BR1BR,1BA$735
9TWO51 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$740
Sterling Bay ApartmentsPlan A21BR,1BA$760
Ranch at Rolling Brook1x1AG1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baytown, TX

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Baytown area is the $1.06 price per square foot C Model at The Verve in the in the Baytown neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Baytown apartment is the B4 2X2 Model at Providence at Baytown starting at $1,211 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Baytown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baytown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The VerveC3BR,2BA$1.06
Providence at BaytownB4 2X22BR,2BA$1.16
The Park at Monza2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Piedmont ApartmentsD42BR,2BA$1.30
The Park at AvianoRimini2BR,1BA$1.08
1305 Memorial Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Oaks of Baytown ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$0.97
The Park at Sorrento1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.32
9TWO51 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Marina ClubA1 1x11BR,1BA$1.28

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

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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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Baytown Overview

Located in the scenic and prosperous Gulf coast region of Texas, Baytown apartments have much more to offer besides seaside views. From shopping to art galleries, lauded schools to a solid economic base, this is one Lone Star State destination well worth considering.

Why live in Baytown, TX?

Boasting a thriving job infrastructure heavy upon oil refinery, Baytown makes a great place to raise a family. With no shortage of the hospitality that Texas is known for, and jaw-dropping coastal scenery to boot, this waterfront hot spot is a gem of the Lone Star State.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baytown Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Baytown Apartment is $649 at The Park at Monza.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Baytown is starting from $755 at Oaks of Baytown Apartments.

What is the most affordable Baytown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Baytown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village at Baytown and starts from $947.

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