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property at 536 Castlelake Dr

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536 Castlelake Dr

FriendswoodTX77546

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property at 439 Woodrail Dr

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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439 Woodrail Dr

WebsterTX77598

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Friendswood, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Friendswood, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Friendswood, 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 Friendswood Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mustang Meadow$2,250$2,2501

Cheapest Available Friendswood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Friendswood, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Gateway at Ellington in the Clear Lake neighborhood priced from $748. The Brook on Bay Area in the Clear Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Friendswood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway at Ellington1A1BR,1BA$748
The Brook on Bay AreaA11BR,1BA$795
Valencia Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$799
The Edge at Clear LakeA11BR,1BA$799
Westlake at Summer CoveA11BR,1BA$808
Royal Oaks of Pearland1X11BR,1BA$820
Cedars at Ellington1A - Libani1BR,1BA$842
Harbour Point Apartments1x11BR,1BA$890
Baystone ApartmentsOne Bedroom | One Bath1BR,1BA$899
EverwoodA - Classic1BR,1BA$932

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Friendswood, TX

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Friendswood area is the $1.44 price per square foot B1 Model at The Edge at Clear Lake in the in the Clear Lake neighborhood starting from $1,509. The second greatest value Friendswood apartment is the 2x2-B1 Model at Highland Meadow Village starting at $1,199 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the College Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Friendswood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Edge at Clear LakeB12BR,2BA$1.44
Highland Meadow Village2x2-B12BR,2BA$1.17
Gateway at Ellington2E2BR,2BA$1.27
506 South2b - Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.22
August FriendswoodA1 (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.53
Solano Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.48
Valencia Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.14
Baystone ApartmentsOne Bedroom | One Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
The Brook on Bay AreaA11BR,1BA$1.43
Westlake at Summer CoveA11BR,1BA$1.50

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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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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 Friendswood

What type of rentals are currently available in Friendswood?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Friendswood, TX with pricing that ranges from $748 to $16,838. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Friendswood ranging from $1,095 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Friendswood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Friendswood ranges from $1,095 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,829.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Friendswood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Friendswood range from $1,349 to $3,673, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,030 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,155.

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